Lead Data Architect

TL;DR

Lead Data Architect (AI): Architecting data platforms laying the foundation for advanced applications including AI with an accent on modern data platforms, security, and governance. Focus on creating sustainable, value-driven solutions, and empowering the team to succeed in high-impact projects.

Location: Schlieren

Company

Zühlke is a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in its DNA, helping clients envision and build their businesses for the future.

What you will do

• Design and implement foundational architectures for sophisticated data-driven solutions.
• Create sustainable, client-oriented architectures.
• Guide teams with optimal data structures, processing pipelines, and management strategies.
• Operationalize data and ML solutions by implementing traceability, transparency, reproducibility, and measurability.
• Architect and deploy solutions on both cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premise environments.
• Shape Zühlke’s data platform services and market offerings.

Requirements

• Passion for sustainable software architecture and experience leading technical mandates.
• In-depth knowledge in various aspects of data engineering and machine learning.
• Strong communication skills and a confident presence with clients.
• Architectural decisions guided by non-functional requirements like availability, flexibility, maintainability, and security.
• A completed university degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar.
• Proficiency in technologies such as Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, SQL, Java, and a range of databases.
• Fluency in both German and English is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Receive a share of the company’s profits in addition to your annual salary, depending on business performance.
• Collaborate across Zühlke’s global offices, share knowledge, and enjoy team events.
• Investments in your growth—supporting you in building skills to create impact for clients and yourself.
• Work in an environment that values thought leadership and future-oriented technology strategies.