IT Data Platform Architect - BST GI

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Mentor during onboarding

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB in Ludvika, Sweden is seeking a Data Platform Architect to lead the design and governance of the enterprise data landscape. You will define scalable data flows from backend warehouses to analytics layers and collaborate with IT and business teams to translate requirements into robust infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have proven experience as Data or Cloud Architect, with Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks expertise, strong governance skills, and the ability to steer

Qualifications

• Experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms and data warehouses.
• Familiarity with Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks.
• Experience with data governance and Master Data management.
• Strong collaboration with business and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design the data architecture for scalable data platform.
• Bridge strategy and technology with stakeholders.
• Enforce data governance, quality, and Master Data.
• Ensure compliance with PPS, ITIL, and data privacy.

Skills

Data architecture

Azure cloud

Databricks

ETL/ELT design

Data governance

ITIL

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks Pipeline

Azure Data Factory

Job description

Location: Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden Job ID: R0134814 Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity As the Data Platform Architect within our BST GI Analytics & Data Platform organization, you will be the chief architect behind the future of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration (GI) data landscape. In this strategic role, you will design, scale, and govern the unified data platform that fuels our advanced analytics, business intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives. You will work hand-in-hand with the Team Manager for Analytics & BI to translate complex business demands into robust, modern data infrastructure. This role requires a balance of high-level technical vision and rigorous discipline, ensuring our platform is scalable, high-performing, and tightly aligned with internal corporate frameworks and global data regulations.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Design the Data Architecture: Define the blueprint for our data platform, establishing scalable, resilient, and reusable data flow architectures that span from backend data warehouse storage to frontend analytical layers.
• Bridge Strategy & Technology: Partner closely with the Team Manager and business stakeholders to understand emerging data needs and design the infrastructure required to support them.
• Enforce Data Governance & Quality: Architect robust frameworks for Master Data management, data validation, and interface integrity, ensuring our data assets are clean, reliable, and accessible.
• Drive Process & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the data platform’s architecture fully complies with internal PPS (Project Power System) project guidelines, ITIL frameworks, and global data security and privacy regulations.
• Lead Technical Innovation: Keep a pulse on the evolving analytics landscape, introducing modern architectural best practices that optimize platform performance while managing technical debt.

Your Background

• Data Architecture Expertise: Proven track record as a Data Architect, Cloud Architect, or Principal Data Engineer, with deep experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms and data warehouse environments, familiarity with Azure cloud services, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks Pipeline & Interface Mastery.
• Strong expertise in data modeling, reusable data flow pipelines, ETL/ELT integration patterns, and managing complex interfaces across disparate data silos.
• Governance & Master Data Focus: Solid experience implementing Master Data management principles, data quality frameworks, and robust data security protocols in a regulated environment.
• Process & Framework Discipline: Practical understanding of structured project environments like PPS (or equivalent gate-model frameworks) and ITIL service operations.
• Collaborative Communicator: Ability to articulate complex architectural concepts clearly to both technical engineering teams and business leadership, ensuring strategic alignment across the board.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, [phone]; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone].

All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Fredrik Söder, [e-mail].

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