Principal Data Architect (Azure)

TL;DR

Principal Data Architect (Azure): Designing and shaping scalable, secure, and business-driven data platforms with an accent on Azure cloud-native architectures and data governance. Focus on leading architectural decisions, defining data models, and ensuring the performance and cost-efficiency of complex, large-scale data systems.

Location: Hybrid (Barcelona, Spain or Lausanne, Switzerland)

Company

hirify.global combines strategy, frontier AI, and deep regulated-industry expertise to build and deploy AI-native systems that reinvent business operations.

What you will do

• Design end-to-end data architectures including platforms, pipelines, storage, and analytics.
• Define data models, standards, and best practices for scalability and governance.
• Lead architectural decisions and navigate complex technical trade-offs.
• Collaborate with data engineers, modelers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure the security, performance, and cost-efficiency of data solutions.
• Contribute to the long-term evolution of the company's data strategy.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture or data engineering roles.
• Deep expertise in data modeling, lakehouse, and modern analytics architectures.
• Strong experience designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native data platforms on Azure.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing and analytics use cases.
• Excellent communication skills for leading technical discussions with senior stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Yearly education budget for professional development.
• Yearly sport budget to support physical well-being.
• Flexible working culture prioritizing work-life balance.
• Opportunity to impact company growth and thousands of end-users.
• International, knowledgeable, and highly collaborative team environment.