ICT Data & Information Management Architect

SquareDev is a member of the QnR Group, a leading technology organization specializing in end-to-end custom software solutions, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One, ServiceNow, and FinTech solutions. SquareDev uses state-of-the-art technology to build solutions for customers and partners, participating in research projects across Europe and collaborating with top universities and enterprises on AI, Data, and Cloud.

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar architecture role and in total 8 years of IT relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least one of the following certifications: IASA CITA-A (or equivalent), CDP Data Engineer (or equivalent), CDP Data Analyst (or equivalent), Microsoft Certified: Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate (or equivalent).
• Proven track record as lead architect on at least 2 enterprise-wide data catalogue, data architecture, or advanced analytics platform deployments.
• Deep expertise in Big Data, Modern Data Warehousing, data governance, and enterprise data architecture.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, BI and visualisation platforms, and cloud integration patterns.
• Familiarity with open-source Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, Kafka and similar.
• Experience with data engineering, Data Catalogue, Common Data Model, and Microsoft Power Platform.
• Proficiency in UML, systems modelling tools (Sparx EA, ARIS, or similar), and architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, Azure Well-Architected or similar).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and ITILv4.
• English B2 level certification or higher.

Nice to have:

• Understanding of the AI Act and its practical implications for data architecture.
• Experience with ArchiMate modelling.

• Setting standards across design, development, quality and testing.
• Designing enterprise-wide database architectures, schemas, analytic platforms, and BI services.
• Eliciting needs and translating business, user, and technical requirements into architecture.
• Mapping business goals, priorities, and system features into coherent data solutions.
• Analysing existing systems and identifying options for potential improvements.
• Maintaining and tracking architecture throughout the systems lifecycle.
• Contributing to system documentation, testing, quality assurance, and change management.
• Leading development teams and evaluating technologies.
• Collecting and interpreting system metrics to optimise performance, security, and quality.
• Contributing to the Enterprise Architecture repository.