Senior Data Architect Porto

Senior Data Architect
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Architect with 15+ years of
- on experience in various
- centric roles such as DBA, SQL Developer, Data Engineer, BI Developer, and Data Analyst. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience as a Data Architect , designing and implementing
- scale data solutions across
- premise and cloud platforms (Microsoft, AWS, Azure). This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a strong ability to work across multiple teams to build scalable,
- performing, and
- efficient data architectures. Key Responsibilities:1. Data Architecture & Strategy:Design, develop, and optimize scalable,
- availability data architectures across
- premise (SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, Big
Query, Synapse Analytics). Define data governance, security, and compliance strategies in line with industry best practices. Establish data integration strategies between legacy systems and modern cloud environments. Provide roadmaps for data modernization and cloud migration initiatives. 2. Data Engineering & Integration:Architect and implement ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, SSIS, dbt, or similar technologies. Enable
- time data streaming using Kafka, Event Hubs, or Kinesis. Ensure seamless data integration across various structured,
- structured, and unstructured data sources. Define best practices for data storage, performance tuning, indexing, and partitioning. 3. Data Modeling & Warehousing:Design enterprise data models (OLTP & OLAP) for
- performance analytics. Architect data lakes, data warehouses, and data marts on Azure Synapse, Snowflake, AWS Redshift, Databricks, or similar platforms. Optimize dimensional modeling, star/snowflake schemas, and data partitioning strategies. 4. Cloud & Big Data Technologies:Build and manage data platforms on Azure (Synapse, Databricks, Data Factory, Data Lake), AWS (Redshift, Glue, S3, Athena), and GCP (Big
Query, Dataflow). Implement serverless data solutions (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) for
- effective processing. 5. Security, Compliance & Governance:Ensure data security through encryption, RBAC, and data masking techniques. Implement data governance frameworks (Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview). Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, and other regulatory requirements. 6. Leadership & Collaboration:Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Data Engineers, Analysts, and Developers. Collaborate with
- functional teams including Dev
Ops, ML Engineers, and Product Owners to define data strategies. Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure alignment between data initiatives and business goals. Required skills:Experience: 10+ years in Data-related roles | 5+ years as a Data Architect. Strong experience with SQL Server , Postgre
SQL , My
SQL , No
SQL (Cosmos
DB, Mongo
DB, Cassandra). Deep expertise in Azure Data Platform (Fabric, Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, ADLS, Purview ). Proficiency in ETL/ELT pipelines using SSIS, ADF, dbt, Glue. Strong programming skills in Python, SQL , Scala (nice to have), Power
Shell. Hands-on experience in data security, data lineage, data governance frameworks. Excellent understanding of data modeling, indexing, partitioning , and query optimization. Education: Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Preferred Certifications (at least a few from the list):Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty
Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate/Professional
Snowflake Data Cloud Certification
Google Professional Data Engineer
TOGAF 9 Certification (Enterprise Architecture)Nice to Have:Experience with Graph databases (Neo4j, Cosmos
DB Graph, Amazon Neptune). Exposure to machine learning pipelines (Azure ML, AWS Sagemaker, Databricks MLflow). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, Cloud
Formation). Familiarity with CI/CD in data environments (Azure Dev
Ops, Git
Hub Actions, Jenkins, Airflow). The preceding job description had been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. What's next:It's best to apply today, because job postings can be taken down and we wouldn't want you to miss this opportunity. To apply, please submit your updated Enlgish-written CV. Diversity & Inclusion
Here at the Stefanini Group, we value plurality and equity, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, religion, gender, and nationality. We understand and encourage the importance of being you!About us
We are a multinational company with over 35 years of experience in delivering IT services worldwide, ranging from IT outsourcing to application development or IT staffing. We have a direct presence in 41 countries, through our 70 offices located throughout the world. We have managed to become the preferred partner of many
-
- midsize local and regional companies as well. Most of our clients come from industries such as financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical, services, technology, public sector and utilities. Stefanini has career opportunities locally and around the world for professionals interested in a vibrant, passionate,
- oriented workplace. If you are a
- centric person with a "get it done" attitude, come over for coffee and a talk on your future career with us! Learn more about us on www.stefanini.com and join us on Linked
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