Senior Data Architect

Are you passionate about leading enterprise-scale data architecture initiatives that enable analytics, AI, and data-driven decision-making?

Do you enjoy shaping long-term data platform strategies while mentoring teams and influencing business outcomes?

SoftwareOne is a global leader in cloud and software services. We’re hiring a Senior Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of enterprise data platforms, enabling scalable analytics and AI solutions for our customers.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the design and evolution of enterprise data architectures , covering data ingestion, storage, processing, governance, and consumption
• Define and drive data platform strategies using modern cloud and analytics technologies (e.g., Azure, Databricks, Synapse, Snowflake)
• Establish and enforce data architecture standards , governance frameworks, and best practices for security, quality, and scalability
• Translate complex business requirements into robust data architecture solutions that support analytics, BI, and AI use cases
• Provide technical leadership across projects, including architecture reviews, solution validation, and risk assessment
• Mentor and guide data engineers and architects, contributing to capability building and reusable architectural assets

Job Requirements

• Proven experience leading data architecture design

  for enterprise environments and large-scale data platforms

• Strong expertise in cloud data ecosystems

  , including data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time or batch processing architectures

• Solid knowledge of data modeling, data governance, data quality, and data security

  , with hands-on implementation experience

• Proficiency in one or more programming or query languages (e.g., Python, SQL, Scala

  ) used in data engineering workflows

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to explain architectural decisions to both technical and business audiences

• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance performance, cost, scalability, and business value in architecture decisions

Company description

SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.