Data Architect

We seek a talented Data Architect to become part of our team and significantly contribute to our sustainability efforts. Utilizing data, you will be instrumental in supporting farmers and creating innovative, data-oriented solutions aimed at progressing sustainable and digital dairy farming.

“You will become part of the ASC (Agriculture, Sustainability & Communication) IT Department where you will be involved in expanding the data software platforms and digital solutions that support Arla's sustainability journey. Additionally, you will act as the right hand to the Data Platform Manager, assisting in leading the team and ensuring the architectural roadmap for the data platform.” says IT Manager, Stefan R. Stegaru

In our Agriculture, Sustainability, Communication (ASC) Agile Release Train, we build the data integrations and platforms between the main systems inside our team, from other teams or with external data providers and consumers. We are on a bigger and exciting journey within our area, and you will find more like-minded people in our organization.

How you will make an impact

As a Data Architect, your responsibilities include designing, developing, and implementing the department's data architecture strategy. You need to understand diverse business needs and have strong technical skills to provide solutions. Your role involves executing technical and functional implementations, presenting ideas, and interacting with business and IT stakeholders professionally. You will work closely with the Data Platform Architect, Data Engineers, Solutions Architects, Developers, and Subject Matter Experts, as well as collaborate with other technical teams for data systems and application integration. Your work will be crucial in enhancing data infrastructure and promoting data-driven decision-making within the organization.

More specifically, your tasks will include:

• Act as a technical lead for the data engineers' team that is delivering solutions to the other technical teams in our department, and collaborate with these teams
• Translating the business requirements and processes into solution designs ready to be implemented by the developers
• Refine the user-stories with the technical description and acceptance criteria
• Develop data models, database schemas, and data flow diagrams
• Handle the non-functional requirements like documentation, security, testing and good development practices and improve and enhance existing data architecture

What will make you successful

We imagine that you:

• Have 3+ years of experience in one or multiple of the following roles/similar positions: Data Architect, Back-end Software Developer, Data Warehouse Developer/Architect, BI Developer/Architect, SQL Developer or Data Engineer
• Strong technical background in SQL and Python applied to Data Integrations, Data Warehouse and Data Applications
• Proficient in data modelling and database design concepts and experience with data integration and migration projects
• Deep knowledge of Data Architecture concepts: Data Warehouse, Data Lakehouse, Data Mesh etc.

To thrive in this role, we need a profile with excellent communication skills and ability to work in an international and diverse environment. You are a team player and take pride in continuous learning and improvements. In addition, you possess a structured approach, analytical mindset and have an eye for the details. Great curiosity and a passion for working with data and building IT solutions. You also can decompose problems and take great responsibility for your work. Lastly, you have good English skills are necessary in both writing and speaking.

What do we offer?

We offer engaging and exciting projects, with a clear link to Arla’s strategy, where you will have valuable guidance and support from an experienced pool of data engineers, scientists, architects in a team + community at Arla IT. We are committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you’ll join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favorite brands in a way that make things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.

Benefits:

• International operating environment  
• Medical care & life insurance 
• Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc. 
• Scandinavian working style & no dress code 
• Trainings with experts & professional induction & development programs
• Financial support of your education  
• Relocation package 
• Referral program for employees 
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, health, financial consulting, etc. ) 
• Support for your healthy lifestyle (fruit day, facility for sportsmen, sport challenges and activities, Arla active teams / sport groups) 
• Flexible working time and home office work possibility depending on business needs
• Additional holiday depending on length of employment (up to 4 days) 
• Fully paid 30 min. break  

… while in the office you can also use some of below:  

• Modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture (i.e. adjustable desks) 
• Spacious canteen, delicious coffee and tea available on every floor in special designed spots 
• Chill-out rooms with X-box, pool table, board games, football table and swing 

Application and contact

If you want to join us on our journey to redefine the future of dairy farming and make a lasting impact on our industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. Please apply as soon as possible, as we will evaluate applications on a continuous basis. 

Read more about Arla Global Shared Services

Global Shared Services consists of multiple functions that are all placed in the Neptun building in Gdansk – with colourful offices and a beautiful sea view.

As of now, we have an IT Operations and an IT Solutions division dedicated to SAP as well as a variety of app development and implementation projects. Our procurement and finance functions support a wide array of processes such as purchasing, distribution and sales globally.

We also have a dedicated HR operations division to ensure we attract, develop and retain the very best of talent around the world.

Together, we are all dedicated to one collective mission: ensuring an optimal global supply of fresh Arla products – every single day.

We have a purpose for Good

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

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