Head of Data

summ-it; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid 3/2 office model

Training budget

Conference participation

Knowledge sharing with experts

Company events

Private medical care

Multisport card

Group insurance

Job summary

summ-it is seeking an experienced Data leader to fuse data architecture, business consulting and team management. You’ll drive Data competencies, build modern platforms across Cloud (Azure, Fabric) and On-Prem (SQL Server, SSIS/SSAS) while shaping product and service strategy.

You’ll lead a Data & Analytics team, manage client relations, deliver end-to-end data solutions and grow the data organization through training and recruitment. The role combines strategic influence with hands-on delivery.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of professional experience, incl. 4 years in a technical role and 2 years in leadership.
• Experience in building and growing Data teams.
• Experience as a Data Architect, Data Engineer or similar expert role.
• Strong knowledge of Data Warehouse and Lakehouse architectures and ETL/ELT processes.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, Azure, SSIS and SSAS.
• Experience delivering Data & Analytics solutions in Cloud and On-Prem environments.
• Knowledge of Data Governance, data security and data quality management.
• Experience in project management, resource planning and prioritization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and technical teams.
• English at C1 level or higher.
• 3/2 hybrid model with at least 3 office days per week.
• Experience in AI/ML projects and data lineage.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a team of Data & Analytics engineers.
• Own quality, timeliness and profitability of Data projects.
• Designing and overseeing data architecture in Cloud and On-Prem environments.
• Define architecture standards, best practices and data roadmap.
• Design solutions based on Data Warehouse, Lakehouse and ETL/ELT.
• Lead client workshops and analyze requirements for tech solutions.
• Plan resources, estimate projects and support proposals.
• Develop team technical competencies and career paths.
• Build and sustain long-term client relationships.
• Collaborate with other technology departments on joint projects.
• Co-create Data & Analytics product and service portfolio.
• Recruit and develop Data department competencies.

Skills

Data Architecture

Team Leadership

Data Governance

Cloud Platforms

Azure

Fabric

ETL/ELT

Stakeholder Communication

AI/ML Projects

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

SQL Server

SSIS

SSAS

Azure

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS

GCP

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Data leader who will combine the skills of a data architect, a business consultant and a team manager. We are looking for someone who will be responsible for developing Data competencies within the company, building modern data platforms and delivering Data & Analytics projects in line with our company values: transparency, accountability and continuous growth.

If you can talk to client executives as comfortably as to technical teams, design data architecture and, at the same time, lead and grow a team of Data specialists, this role is for you.

Join the summ-it team. You will be responsible for developing Data & Analytics services and projects, building a team of Data Developers and delivering solutions based both on modern data platforms in Cloud environments (Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric) and on On-Premises environments using Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS and SSAS. As the leader of the Data area, you will have a real influence on the company’s product and service portfolio and a share in its financial results.

What do we offer:

• Cooperation based on a B2B contract.
• Projects for clients from various market sectors.
• Work with modern Data & AI technologies.
• The opportunity to build and grow your own Data team.
• Real influence on the strategy for developing Data competencies within the organization.
• Technical, certification and management training.
• An individual training budget for your own and your team’s development.
• Knowledge sharing with experts from other technology areas.
• Flexible working hours and a friendly atmosphere.
• Participation in international projects.
• The opportunity to take part in development initiatives, conferences and industry events.
• Influence on the direction of the company’s Data & Analytics services and offering
• Company events: Summer Party, Winter Party, AllHands, Talk to Your C-level, Local Wednesdays, summ-it breakfasts
• Employee recognition programs: summ-it heroes and rewards for kudos received
• Employee referral program
• Access to benefits (private medical care, Multisport card, group insurance)
• Influence on the company’s product and service portfolio.
• A share in the company’s financial results.

Main responsibilities:

• Managing and developing a team of Data & Analytics engineers.
• Ownership of the quality, timeliness and profitability of Data projects.
• Designing and overseeing data architecture in Cloud and On-Premises environments.
• Defining architecture standards, best practices and the technology roadmap for the Data area.
• Designing solutions based on Data Warehouse, Lakehouse, data integration and ETL/ELT processes.
• Running workshops and meetings with clients, analyzing business requirements and recommending technology solutions.
• Resource planning, project estimation and supporting the proposal process.
• Responsibility for developing the team’s technical competencies and building career paths for employees.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Collaborating with the company’s other technology departments on joint projects.
• Co-creating and developing the company’s Data & Analytics product and service portfolio.
• Taking part in recruitment processes and developing the competencies of the Data department.

Requirements:

• At least 6 years of professional experience, including at least 4 years in a technical role and 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in building and growing Data teams.
• Experience as a Data Architect, Data Engineer or in a similar expert role.
• Very good knowledge of Data Warehouse and Lakehouse architectures and ETL/ELT processes.
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, SSIS and SSAS.
• Experience in designing and maintaining data solutions in both Cloud and On-Premises environments.
• Knowledge of Data Governance, data security and data quality management.
• Experience in project management, resource planning and prioritization.
• Ability to make both technology and business decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and technical teams.
• English at C1 level or higher.
• Availability in a 3/2 hybrid model, meaning at least 3 days per week in the office
• Experience in AI/ML projects and in implementing AI-based solutions.
• Knowledge of Data Quality, MDM, metadata management and data lineage.
• Experience in On-Premises to Cloud migration projects.
• Knowledge of platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, AWS or GCP.
• Experience at a consulting company or software house delivering projects for multiple clients.
• Microsoft certifications related to Azure, Fabric, Data & AI.