Principal Data Architect (m/f/d)

<div> <div class="description content"> <p>Principal data architects at Thoughtworks play a key part in developing modern data architecture approaches to meet business objectives and provide end-to-end data solutions.&nbsp;</p> <p>They are responsible for enabling clients and Thoughtworks teams to align on outcomes that support the vision painted by data strategists.</p> <p>They lead the design and architecture of the initiatives which are key to delivery of solutions to budget and timelines. They also guide and mentor delivery teams on&nbsp; architectural decisions to deliver to the solution agreements.</p> </div> <h2 id="job-responsibilities">Job responsibilities</h2> <div class="job-responsibilities content"> <ul> <li>You will collaborate with sales and pre-sales to clarify requirements and design viable solutions&nbsp; and drive pursuits with technical stakeholders.</li> <li>You will lead complex data programs, navigating architectural concerns and enabling delivery teams to deliver on accepted standards within time and budget.</li> <li>You will provide client-facing technical leadership and guidance on topics related to data architecture, engineering, and analytics to advise clients on bringing their data strategy to life.</li> <li>You will interact with client counterparts from the enterprise architecture group and lead the delivery, alignment and sign-off of key architectural decisions, trade-offs and ways of working.</li> <li>You will communicate both high- and low-level technical details of data architecture to engineers and business stakeholders.</li> <li>You will be able to collaborate, influence and guide at the intersection of analytical and operational architecture.</li> <li>You will be responsible for the technical design of data governance, data security and data privacy to fulfill compliance requirements.</li> <li>You will seamlessly incorporate data quality frameworks and processes to address and fulfill requirements as set out in strategy and acceptance criteria.</li> <li>You will represent Thoughtworks in various online and offline forums, including events and conferences.</li> </ul> </div> <h2 id="job-qualifications">Job qualifications</h2> <div class="job-qualifications content"> <h3 id="technical-skills">Technical Skills</h3> <div class="qualifications inner-content"> <ul> <li>You have experience in defining and implementing different types of data architecture, analyzing trade-offs and can define technology stacks for different types of data architecture.</li> <li>You have experience in designing application system architecture based on big data, artificial intelligence and related technol