Enterprise Data Architect

Location: Barcelona; hybrid work with on-site presence required around 3 days per week.

Company

hirify.global is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses through international teams across more than 60 countries.

What you will do

• Work with the Head of Data and AI on strategic data initiatives.
• Define and implement enterprise data architecture and strategy.
• Contribute to Data Foundation, AI enablement, and BI strategy initiatives.
• Define architecture principles, standards, governance processes, and data flows.
• Review architecture decisions, translate business needs into requirements and solutions, and prepare roadmaps and guidelines.
• Communicate with senior business and technical stakeholders in a global organisation.

Requirements

• Senior experience in Enterprise Architecture, Data Architecture, or a related role.
• Proven experience with enterprise data strategy and data governance.
• Strong understanding of architecture processes, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Experience with data platforms, data flows, and architecture roadmaps.
• Exposure to Data Foundation, AI enablement, or BI strategy initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work with business and technical teams in an international environment.
• Comfort working in fast-paced and high-pressure situations.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Availability to work on-site in Barcelona around 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• French language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment with flexible policies and hybrid work options.
• Personalised career paths, salary assessments, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Technology Academy resources, Udemy, language classes, webinars, and workshops.
• Personal annual training budget and company-paid certifications.
• Transport and restaurant tickets, childcare support, private health insurance, and the WeCare support programme.
• Inclusive equal-opportunity work environment.

Hiring process

• Brief virtual or phone call.
• Approximately three interviews, varying by seniority.
• Case study or assessment may be required depending on the position.