Data Architect Modeller (f/m/x)

This role is for a motivated and curious Data Architect / Data Engineer to join the Group Architecture team. This is a hands-on role focused on the development of tools, prototypes, and reference solutions that support enterprise data architecture standards. The successful candidate will work with senior architects and engineers to enable the adoption of best practices across data platforms, pipelines, and domains, helping to ensure scalable, secure, and consistent data delivery across the organization.

Group Architecture is responsible for setting the strategic direction for technology architecture across the enterprise. The team partners with all business divisions to define architecture principles and standards, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide implementation through hands-on support, tooling, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop lightweight tools, scripts, and utilities that support the implementation and adoption of data architecture standards (e.g., metadata enrichment, model validation, lineage capture, standard compliance checks).
• Contribute to the development of reference implementations and prototypes demonstrating approved data architecture patterns.
• Support the creation and enhancement of data pipelines, APIs, and other data integration components across various platforms.
• Assist in the evaluation and testing of new tools, frameworks, or services for potential use in the data architecture landscape.
• Collaborate with senior architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions that meet enterprise standards.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, dashboards, and visual materials to communicate technical concepts and track adoption of architecture standards.
• Participate in architecture review forums and support data governance processes as needed.

Skills

• Foundational experience in data engineering or software development, with the ability to write clean, maintainable code in Python, SQL, or other languages.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (such as GCP, AWS, or Azure) and experience with relevant data services and APIs.
• Interest in or experience developing internal tools or automation scripts to improve engineering workflows.
• Familiarity with concepts such as data lineage, metadata, data quality, or governance is a plus.
• Understanding of basic architecture principles and willingness to apply them in practical solution design.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team, take initiative, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to business intelligence tools like Looker, Tableau, or similar.
• Understanding of data modeling, even at a high level, is beneficial but not a core focus.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, or cloud-native development practices.

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced: we support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.
• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace with flexible Work from Home options.
• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.

Physically thriving we support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive

• Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones.

Socially connected: we strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and wellbeing.

• Kids@TheOffice - support for unexpected events requiring you to care for your kids during work hours.
• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, employee sport clubs, workshops, and more.

Financially secure: : we support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.