Data Platform Solution Architect

Responsibilities

Data Platform Architecture

• Define and maintain the target architecture of the data platform (ingest, storage, processing, serving, governance, observability).
• Design architecture based on Lakehouse / Medallion architecture with clearly defined layers and responsibilities.
• Establish architectural standards, patterns, and guardrails for platform and domain teams.
• Make key architectural decisions regarding technologies, integrations, and platform evolution.

Data Mesh & Domain Platform

• Ensure the platform architecture supports: autonomy of domain teams, the concept of Data Products and data contracts, scaling of Data Mesh initiatives across the organization, design the platform as an enabler , not a bottleneck for domains.

Security, Access & Compliance

• Design a security-by-design architecture , including:
• data access control implemented at the data platform level,
• segregation by layers and data scope,
• standard access at table and view level ,
• column-level masking in special cases.
• Ensure the architecture complies with:
• regulatory requirements,
• compliance standards,
• risk and audit requirements.

Collaboration with NN Group & Data Governance (Key Requirement)

• Closely collaborate with NN Group in terms of:
• alignment of local architecture with group standards and reference data architecture,
• adoption and local adaptation of centrally developed platform components (L1/L2),
• participation in group-level architectural initiatives and decision forums.
• Work closely with Data Governance functions (locally and within the group), including:
• embedding governance requirements into architecture ( governance by design ),
• supporting metadata management, lineage, data quality, and access management,
• co-defining standards for Data Products within the Data Mesh model.
• Act as a bridge between :
• NN Group strategy and standards,
• local business needs,
• technical teams (Platform, Data Engineering, Security).

Technical Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• Platform Engineers,
• Data Engineers,
• Data Architects / Data Modelers,
• Security, Risk, and Compliance teams.
• Act as the design authority for platform and cross-domain solutions.

Requirements

Experience & Technical Skills

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in data platform architecture.
• Experience in designing cloud-based platforms (preferably Azure ).
• Strong knowledge of:
• Azure (networking, security, identity, cost management),
• Azure Databricks,
• data integration (batch & streaming),
• Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with tools and concepts related to:
• Data Governance and metadata management (e.g., Collibra ),
• data quality and observability.

Architectural Competencies

• Strong system thinking and long-term architectural mindset.
• Experience in balancing domain autonomy vs. central control .
• Deep understanding of non-functional requirements: security, performance, availability, cost .

Soft Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate with both technical and business stakeholders (including senior management).
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to defend architectural decisions.
• Maturity in working within a complex, regulated corporate environment .
• English level: C1 .

Role within the Organization

• Owner of the data platform architecture .
• Key partner for NN Group and Data Governance .
• Central decision-making authority for data and platform architecture .

Our benefits

• We work in a hybrid model , and our office is located in beautiful, green Powiśle.
• We care about your health and future — you can benefit from Medicover, Multisport, and insurance coverage .
• You’ll get access to a benefits platform , where you can choose perks and discounts tailored to your needs.
• We invest in your growth, so you’ll have access to training, webinars, and webcasts .
• For new dads, we offer two additional weeks of paid paternity leave .
• You’ll enjoy discounts on Samsung products .
• Into sports? Taking care of yourself? Great — you can join our sports community .
• Prefer commuting by bike? Go for it — we provide excellent cycling infrastructure .