Senior Data Architecture Leader (f/m/x)

Sii Poland; Toruń; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Solid financial situation

Centre of internal trainings

Many experts you can learn from

Profit sharing

Job summary

Sii Poland is seeking an experienced data architecture leader to drive enterprise-wide data practices in a regulated, research-driven environment. The role focuses on shaping data strategy, scalable information management, and enabling data-driven initiatives across business functions.

You will translate business needs into reusable data models, guide teams on data structures and governance, and collaborate with both business and technology teams to ensure data assets are reliable and AI-ready.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture or data management in regulated industries.
• Experience with cloud-based data environments, data modeling, and SQL.
• Fluent English written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve enterprise data architecture principles, standards, and governance practices.
• Design scalable data solutions that support reporting, analytics, and operational processes.
• Translate business needs into reusable, high-quality data products and information models.
• Guide teams in adopting consistent data structures, semantic frameworks, and architectural best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology domains to drive data-related initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve data capabilities and support the development of an AI-ready data ecosystem.

Skills

Data architecture

Data management

Analytics

Regulated industry experience

English communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

SQL

Cloud data environments

Data modeling

Metadata & lineage

Job description

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead the development and adoption of enterprise-wide data architecture practices within a highly regulated, research-driven environment. In this role, you will help shape the organization's data strategy, establish scalable information management frameworks, and support the delivery of data-driven initiatives across multiple business functions. You will work closely with both business and technology teams to ensure that data assets are reliable, accessible, and ready to support advanced analytics and emerging AI solutions.

Your tasks

• Define and evolve enterprise data architecture principles, standards, and governance practices
• Design scalable data solutions that support reporting, analytics, and operational processes
• Translate business needs into reusable, high-quality data products and information models
• Guide teams in adopting consistent data structures, semantic frameworks, and architectural best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology domains to drive data-related initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve data capabilities and support the development of an AI-ready data ecosystem

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in data architecture, data management, analytics, or related areas within a highly regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of modern data architecture concepts, including distributed data platforms and scalable data management approaches
• Practical experience with cloud-based data environments, data modeling, and SQL
• Understanding of data governance, reference and master data management, metadata, lineage, and data quality practices
• Experience supporting research, development, or scientific data domains and working within regulated compliance frameworks
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken

Job no. JOB-998XF

Sii ensures that all hiring decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications and competence. We are committed to equal and fair treatment of all, regardless of legally protected characteristics. At Sii, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, in full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Benefits For You

• Great Place to Work
• Solid financial situation
• Contracts with the biggest brands
• Centre of internal trainings
• Many experts you can learn from
• Open and accessible management team
• Profit sharing
• Passion Sponsorship program
• Regular integration events and trips
• Comfortable and well-equipped offices
• MySii app
• Medical care