Skills

SQL Data Governance Kubernetes Architecture Data Architecture OpenShift

Job Specifications

Data Architect

For an International client based in Strasbourg I am seeking a Data Architect. This is contract assignment which will run for the duration of 2026. The assignment is to be carried out on site at the customer offices in Strasbourg.

Tasks and Responsibilities of the Data Architect

Lead the end-to-end architectural design of a new Data Warehouse from concept to implementation.
Analyze business and technical requirements to propose optimal data architecture solutions.
Create and maintain data warehouse schemas and data models (conceptual, logical, and physical).
Design, plan, and oversee proof of concept (PoC) to validate architectural decisions, technology choices, and data warehouse design approaches.
Integrate data from multiple source systems and design reliable data pipelines.
Ensure data quality, consistency, security, scalability, and performance.
Contribute to future-state data architecture and platform roadmaps.
Apply and promote industry best practices in data architecture and data platform design.
Act as a subject-matter expert and provide senior advisory support to stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with data engineers, analysts, and business teams throughout delivery.
Ensure alignment between architecture, implementation, and operations.
Document architecture decisions, data models, standards, and best practices.
Stay informed on emerging technologies and assess their applicability to the data strategy.

The skills and experience we are seeking

Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum 8 years of experience in data architecture or similar data-focused roles.
Strong expertise in data warehouse design and data modeling.
Demonstrated deep expertise in ETL/ELT processes, and data pipeline development.
Hands-on experience with Airbyte, dbt labs, or comparable open-source data tools.
Strong SQL skills.
Previous experience working with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and/or Red Hat OpenShift.
Experience with cloud data warehouse platforms.
Proven experience integrating data from multiple source systems.
Experience with architecture modeling tools and methodologies (e.g. Sparx Enterprise Architect, ArchiMate, TOGAF).
Strong understanding of data governance, GDPR, security, and compliance requirements.

About the Company

Centum Recruitment International Ltd was established in 2017. It builds on the success of Centum Recruitment Ltd which has been a presence in the European IT Contract markets since 2009. Our mission is to continue successfully working with clients and high calibre IT and Business professionals across Europe. Know more