Data Architect

AB Volvo; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AB Volvo seeks a Data Architect and Modeler to develop and govern enterprise-level data models for the Volvo Group Master Data Management. You will own the VGDM, map concepts to the Teradata mLDM, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and consistency across domains.

We expect 5+ years in data modeling, strong data analysis and Agile experience, and a university degree with hands-on Azure expertise (Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Data Lake, and DBT).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data modeling.
• Proficient in data analysis and familiar with Teradata Vantage Data Model.
• Experience in an agile environment.
• University degree or equivalent with Azure tech exposure.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Master Data architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Design scalable, secure data architectures with governance.
• Own and evolve the VGDM for the Unified Data Platform.
• Lead design and integration of data models across sources.
• Collaborate to define architecture standards across teams.
• Review and govern data model changes for quality and consistency.
• Drive continuous improvement of data products and data flows.

Skills

Data modeling

Teradata Vantage Data Model

Agile methodologies

Data analysis

Azure cloud

DBT Framework

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Lake

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Teradata Vantage

Job description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

We are seeking a talented Data Architect and Modeler to develop and govern consistent, scalable data architecture for Volvo Group Master Data Management. In this role, you will create and evolve enterprise-level data models, ensure consistency and accuracy across domains, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Volvo Group’s ambition to become a truly data-driven company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the Master Data architecture strategy and technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives, Volvo design principles, and long-term data platform goals.
• Design and govern scalable, secure, and high-performing data architectures, establishing frameworks, standards, and governance processes that ensure data quality, consistency, compliance, and efficient data flows.
• Own and evolve the Volvo Group Data Model (VGDM) for the Unified Data Platform, including lifecycle management, scope definition, backlog prioritization, and alignment with business and platform needs.
• Lead the design and integration of conceptual, logical, and physical data models, mapping business concepts and source data to the Teradata mLDM structure and enabling effective integration of data from multiple sources for analytics and decision-making.
• Collaborate with Master Data architects and cross-functional stakeholders to define data architecture standards and ensure alignment across engineering, analytics, application development, and platform teams.
• Review, govern, and integrate data model changes, maintaining strong quality controls and ensuring consistency across data models, business glossaries, and governance frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement of data products, technologies, data designs, and data flows, partnering with the central platform organization to enhance data capabilities and accelerate business value.

Who are you?

• You want to take your career to the next level, working with amazing people worldwide. You are passionate about defining and designing end-to-end scalable data solutions, ensuring they align with enterprise architecture and industry standards.
• Have 5+ years of experience in data modeling, with a strong grasp of both normalized and de-normalized data models to support scalable, high-quality data solutions.
• You are proficient in data analysis, familiar with the Teradata Vantage Data Model (or similar), and can work in an agile environment.
• You have a university degree or equivalent and several years of experience as a data architect practitioner especially in Azure's full suite of services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake, and practical understanding of DBT Framework.

The right candidate can think and act strategically, operate tactically, and implement change effectively, managing change priorities in a business-focused, fact-based, and collaborative way to achieve real impact.

As this is a leading role, there will be next to the technical focus, also a strong focus on soft skills. We expect someone very structured and works fact-based and can defend her/his points of view to challenging stakeholders.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

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We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to joinVolvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation.We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork.We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Volvo Group Digital Technology & Operations (DTO)is a new division established to integrate the capabilities of VG Digital & IT and VG Connected Solutions to accelerate the digital transformation in Volvo Group. The organizational set up is structured around domains, digital products with functions for digital excellence to deliver outstanding customer experience.

Joining the new DTO division means being part of a fast-moving digital product-oriented organization where teams truly own what they build from idea to delivery. In DTO, we work in agile, cross-functional teams, mastering the latest technology, and creating outstanding digital experiences that make a real difference for our colleagues and Volvo Group customers around the world. We put people first and build our culture on trust, passion, customer success, change, and performance. If you want to grow, collaborate across functions and entities, and help shape the future of digital products within Volvo Group, DTO is a great place to be.

Job Category: Advanced Analytics

Organization: Volvo Group Digital Technology & Operations

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

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