Why SoftwareOne? SoftwareOne is powered by Swomies! And our Business is fuelled by Data! Every day, 9.000+ SoftwareOne colleagues care for demanding business challenges with intelligence and grit. And every day, 400+ Professionals in 20+ countries build and operate the systems that run SoftwareOne. Those 400+ individuals deliver 24/7 support through different time zones and work in a hybrid Multi-Cloud environment (AWS, Azure). This team is called "IT & Solutions" (formerly BUSINESS IT) and is leading SoftwareOne's internal transformation by rethinking traditional IT and business operations, while driving innovation and efficiency for its thousand's employees worldwide. #DrivenToDeliver #IgniteTheMagic Architect (gn) Data & Analytics team: Internal IT of SoftwareOne | pensum: full time location: UK, Germany, Poland or India / working model: hybrid The role Erdal Akbulut* is the Hiring Lead you`ll mainly talk to when it comes to more details about the role, environment of work and career perspectives. Erdal summarized the role as follows: Responsible for crafting the data architecture strategies and standards while supporting Data & Analytics vision and strategy. Collaborate with Enterprise and Solution Architects, Data Engineers, Data Analysts and Developers, and the Data Governance, Quality and Master Data Teams Establish and document data architecture standards and guidelines. Design and record data models, elements, and flows. Ensure scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions. Support data access and usage across the organization. Improve internal data assets with external sources. Supervise and improve data architecture performance. * for more information about Erdal, his leadership style and what drives him please have a look to his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erdalakbulut/ What we need to see from you To excel in this role, you should have: 10+ years in data architecture and integration, including data modeling, data security, and data analytics. Ability to showcase understanding of data architecture patterns for transactional and analytical data. Extensive knowledge of Cloud Data Platforms (Azure, AWS), SQL, ETL, API, and other data integration tools and techniques. Experience in designing and implementing data architectures and integrations for various data domains. Good communication and presentation skills, intercultural intelligence, and the ability to convey sophisticated technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Business proficient level of English. Passion, curiosity, and enthusiasm for data and its value for the business. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Planning and coordination skills, capable of delivering results in a fast-paced and agile environment. Structured, problem solving approach with a focus on continuous improvement. High level of self-motivation, goal orientation, work independently and assume ownership. This is what makes us special as an employer: We value inclusivity and collaboration. We offer a global company culture, where you can come as you are and wear what you feel comfortable in, not just while working from home! We defined our lived culture through 7 core values (https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values) We believe in flexible work arrangements, allowing you to do phenomenal work from anywhere and deliver excellence everywhere. In addition, we have incentive programs that reward colleagues who go above and beyond. Life long learning, training initiatives, mentoring & coaching... not just buzz words for us. It`s lived reality. #HireToGrow Humility is our character, as we optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future. For local benefits & incentives (GER and CH), you can check our current benefit list here: https://www.softwareone.com/de-de/karriere/dach/benefits If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, please click the "apply" button and upload your documents. We can't wait to receive your application! You know someone who could be interested in working with us as well? 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Feel free to connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-radtke/ #LI-NR Related Keywords: Data Management | Architecture | Amazon | Microsoft | Implementation | Documentation | SQL | ETL | API | Pioneer Job Function IT & Solutions Accommodations At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program. SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. 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