Data Architect

Description

Job Summary: Business Insights is seeking a Data Architect with strategic vision and strong technical capabilities to lead the design, maintenance, and governance of a modern data platform built on Azure and Databricks. Key Highlights: 1. Design and deployment of a cloud-based data platform built on Azure and Databricks 2. Technical leadership in data best practices, security, and governance 3. Collaboration with stakeholders and technical and business teams Business Insights is a custom software development company for enterprises. We are experiencing a growth phase and wish to bring on board a **Data Architect**. We believe innovation and creativity are essential to delivering high-quality, customized IT solutions for our clients. We are a diverse team of highly skilled and technology-passionate engineers who collaborate to solve complex challenges and continuously improve our expertise. We would love for you to join our software development team, and we are confident your experience and skills will be highly valuable to our company. We offer an enriching and collaborative work environment where you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow as a software developer while working on interesting and meaningful projects. Not only that, but you’ll also have the chance to work with renowned clients across various industries—broadening your software development experience and enhancing your ability to build innovative and effective solutions. **Context** At Business Insights, we are looking to hire a **Data Architect** to lead the design, maintenance, and governance of a modern data platform based on **Azure and Databricks**. We seek someone with strategic vision, solid technical expertise, and proven experience designing large-scale data architectures—ensuring quality, security, and scalability across all processes. **What will your day-to-day look like?** * Design, development, and deployment of a new cloud-based data platform. * Definition of architectures leveraging Azure, Databricks, Delta Lake, and medallion architecture. * Technical leadership and mentoring of the team in implementing data best practices, security, and governance. * Optimization of pipelines, models, jobs, and costs. * Close collaboration with stakeholders, technical teams, and business units. * Documentation of architecture, data governance, and key processes. **What we’re looking for** * More than **6 years of experience** in data-related roles, including at least **3 years in architecture or technical leadership**. * Minimum **2 years of hands-on experience in Databricks environments**. * Demonstrable experience leading the design and implementation of large-scale cloud-based data platforms (Azure preferred). * Experience with **Azure Storage, Azure Data Factory, and Power BI**. * Expert-level proficiency in **Databricks**, Spark, Unity Catalog, and Delta Lake. * In-depth knowledge of **medallion architecture**, data modeling, and *change data capture*. * Experience in security, networking, best practices, GDPR, and their application in data environments. * Nice-to-have: Python/PySpark, Scala, advanced SQL, experience with other clouds (GCP/AWS), IaC (Bicep or ARM), Azure Fabric. * Strong English proficiency, attention to detail, quality mindset, and strong ownership. **What to expect when joining our team?** * Work in a stable, diverse project environment that supports your professional growth. * Permanent contract. * Competitive salary. * Flexible working hours. * Hybrid work model with **4 remote days and 1 office day per week in our Barcelona offices**. * And… enthusiasm for continuous learning! **If this sounds good to you, apply now and let’s meet! Don’t wait any longer!**