Data Platform Architect(m/w/x)

Date: May 5, 2025 Location: Salzgitter, DE Level of Experience: Professionals Job Function: Information Technology Job ID: 3575 # Data Platform Architect (all genders) | | | --- | | **Your role and key responsibilities** | | * Collaboration with other IT team members and infrastructure architects on best practices, patterns, and vision for Data Platform architecture, self-service, API, and automation * Working closely with development teams to ensure operational policies and controls align with development processes, including creative automation of redundant activities * Participating in end-to-end development with business users through prototyping, validation, implementation, launch, and further iterations. You participate in architecture and roadmap discussions * Design new product and service features to scale the Data Platform landscape, and support developers implementing them | | **What you bring to the team** | | * Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience preferred * 7+ years of experience working in Azure and cloud computing, with a strong focus on data platforms and analytics * Proficiency in the building blocks of Azure cloud services, architecture, and data platforms relevant to data management, analytics, and processing * Extensive expertise in Databricks and big data technologies is critical * Experience in developing architecture blueprints, strategies, and roadmaps * The ability to effectively facilitate different development teams and stay up to date on the latest technical developments in our space, including Databricks, GenAI, ML platforms, and other emerging technologies * Good knowledge of Software Design Patterns and programming experience, as well as experience with basic building blocks of Azure Cloud infrastructure such as Resource Groups, AAD, Storage Accounts, etc. * Experience working with infrastructure automation using Terraform, as well as experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines and tooling (e.g. git) * Fluent in German and English | | **What makes you stand out** | | * High self-motivation and the ability to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment * Fluency in Python & SQL * Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-303 + AZ-304), DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203), and Databricks certifications | | **What to look forward to** | | * Flexible working hours from 28 to 40h per week * Possibility of a 4-day-week (up to 35h per week) * 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave * Mobile work options * Relocation support * More benefits to come | ## Are you a battery believer? PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America. ## Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.