Data Platform Architect

Job Description

Join our team as a Data Platform Architect and help us to design and improve our enterprise-wide data platform on Microsoft Azure and Snowflake. In this role, you will lead the architecture of the platform and set best practices within the development team. You will also have the opportunity to implement yourself across the platform. You will work closely together with the product owner and the project team that sets up the platform and migrates the existing data and analytics solutions. Your main responsibilities include:

• Design the architecture of the platform to be aligned with the goals of the project and the firm;
• Lead decision making and align opinions on the architecture within the project team;
• Operate, manage and optimize the performance of the data platform to ensure high availability and

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in designing, developing and operating a large cloud-based data platform, preferably in the finance or technology industry;
• Academic degree in computer science, engineering or similar;
• Leadership skills in guiding and mentoring a development team, aligning opinions and establishing and enforcing best practices;
• Strong skills in modern development practices, including DevOps and Infrastructure as Code;
• Hands-on experience in Snowflake, Microsoft Azure, Azure Data Factory, Terraform, Python and Azure DevOps;
• Experience with migrating on-prem (data warehouse) systems to the cloud is valuable;
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork ability in English, German is a plus.

We offer

• We empower and invest in you: your professional development and personal growth are our priority. We offer various internal and external training opportunities that are aligned with your ambitions and our business needs. If you are interested, you can also enhance your German or English language skills.
• We are proud to be owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein and our company is inspired by its entrepreneurial spirit.
• Commitment to ESG: our approach to sustainability is influenced by the Princely Family's long-term perspective. Sustainability is key for us and has shaped our actions since 2002.
• You benefit from favourable terms and conditions: if you wish to participate in LGT Capital Partners' investment programs or to use LGT banking products and services.