Data Architect (m/w/d)

IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.We’re looking for a passionate Data Architect who wants to design and implement a cutting-edge data lakehouse to support operational and scientific data management in the world of research and higher education.Design and implement a scalable data lakehouse that integrates structured and unstructured data Develop and maintain pipelines and workflows to ingest, process and store data from different sources Collaborate with data owners across the university and external vendors to integrate data into the lakehouse Create comprehensive documentation for the data lakehouse architecture, processes and standards Stay up to date with emerging trends and tools, and recommend the best technologies for specific data use casesAcademic degree in the field of Data Engineering, Computer Science, Business Informatics or a related field 3+ years of professional experience in database design, architecture and modeling Expertise in cloud data solutions, data lakehousing, big data technologies (e.g. Apache Spark, Delta Lake), database systems (SQL, NoSQL), Python, APIs (e.g. REST, SOAP) and ELT/ETL approaches Knowledge of data governance, data quality and regulatory frameworks (e.g. GDPR) Proficiency in English at a professional and negotiation level Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an analytical mindset to guide projects, solve problems, explain complex systems clearly and engage effectively with stakeholdersBe part of a forward-thinking environment that fosters innovation, mentorship and the real-world usage of data to drive meaningful impact Build up a cutting-edge data lakehouse to support efficient management, exchange, analysis and visualization of operational and scientific data Guide and inspire researchers and students by providing support with data modeling concepts and technologies Unique opportunity to help build a new university Social activities that foster a collaborative work environment Free parking or Climate Ticket Austria