Data Architect
Barcelona | Hybrid | Permanent | Up to €65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We’re working with a large international financial services organisation that is continuing to invest heavily in its data, cloud and AI capabilities.

They’re looking for a Data Architect to help shape and evolve modern enterprise data platforms across a complex global environment.

The initial focus will be on a Snowflake-based data estate , so strong Snowflake experience is particularly relevant. The wider organisation also works with technologies including Databricks , so there is scope to move across different platforms and entities over time.

The role
You’ll work across modern data architecture, cloud platforms, governance and data products.

Your responsibilities will include:
Designing and evolving enterprise-scale Snowflake architectures
Defining architecture standards, technical patterns and reference designs
Designing end-to-end data flows across ingestion, transformation, analytics and downstream consumption
Supporting scalable cloud data platform design, primarily within Azure
Defining standards around data products, data contracts, lineage, quality and lifecycle management
Working with engineering teams on data modelling, integration and platform design
Supporting data governance, security and compliance requirements
Reviewing technical designs and providing architectural guidance
Working closely with Data Engineers, Architects and senior stakeholders across the wider organisation
Contributing to future platform initiatives that may include Databricks, AI and GenAI

What we’re looking for
Ideally, you’ll bring:
5+ years of experience across Data Architecture,



Data Engineering or Enterprise Architecture
Strong hands-on knowledge of Snowflake but other enterprise systems like Databricks is ok
Experience designing modern cloud data platforms
Good knowledge of Microsoft Azure
Strong understanding of data modelling, integration and platform architecture
Experience with data governance, lineage and data quality
Exposure to Data Products and modern data architecture principles
Experience defining architecture standards, patterns or technical blueprints
Strong stakeholder management skills within a complex enterprise environment

Experience within financial services or another regulated industry would also be beneficial, but isn’t required.

What’s on offer
Salary up to €65,000 , depending on experience.

You’ll also receive:
Annual performance bonus
Strong pension and healthcare benefits
Hybrid and flexible working
Adaptable working-from-abroad options
Employee share and discount schemes
Enhanced family benefits
Training and professional development
International career opportunities
Exposure to multiple modern data platforms across a large global organisation

Why consider it?
This is a good opportunity for someone who wants more than a narrow Snowflake delivery role.
You’ll initially work within a Snowflake-focused environment, but the wider organisation operates across multiple data platforms and business entities, creating the opportunity to broaden your architecture experience over time.

It could suit an established Data Architect or a strong Senior / Lead Data Engineer who already owns architecture decisions and wants to move further into a dedicated architecture role.
Interested? Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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