Lead Architect (AWS & Snowflake)

🚀 Lead Architect – Cloud Migration (AWS&Snowflake)

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You're looking for a challenging, high-impact role where you can drive large-scale cloud migration projects, work with cutting-edge technologies, and collaborate with top experts in the field. You thrive in dynamic environments, excel at solving complex problems, and are ready to take ownership of mission-critical initiatives.

💡 If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Architect / Program Lead to join the biggest migration project in Europe. This is a highly visible, global migration program, moving from on-premise Oracle to Snowflake on AWS. You'll be responsible for architectural decisions, technical leadership, and ensuring a smooth transition, all while working closely with stakeholders across the organization.

What you'll be doing:

✅ Leading and overseeing the end-to-end cloud migration strategy from Oracle to Snowflake on AWS.

✅ Providing technical guidance and decision-making for a cross-functional team, ensuring best practices in Snowflake optimization, performance, and scalability.

✅ Acting as a trusted advisor for business and IT stakeholders, mediating between different teams to align goals and priorities.

✅ Ensuring seamless integration with existing tools such as Informatica PowerCenter, Talend, SAP BW, and S3.

✅ Leveraging dimensional modeling and Data Vault methodologies to enhance data products and analytics.

✅ Implementing DevOps/DataOps pipelines with GitLab, CI/CD, and enterprise schedulers (AutomateNow, Control-M, UC4).

✅ Conducting architecture reviews, cost optimizations, and risk assessments to ensure a scalable and future-proof cloud environment.

✅ Participating in quarterly face-to-face workshops (travel required).

What makes you a great fit:

✔️ 10+ years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on cloud migration and enterprise architecture.

✔️ Expertise in Snowflake – including performance tuning, optimization, and best practices.

✔️ Experience with ETL migration & replacement, particularly Informatica PowerCenter and Talend.

✔️ Strong dimensional modeling & Data Vault knowledge.

✔️ Deep understanding of cloud data platforms (AWS, Snowflake) and distributed databases.

✔️ Proficiency in GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps/DataOps methodologies.

✔️ Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills – the ability to tailor messages to different audiences, from technical teams to executives.

✔️ Ability to work in an EMEA timezone and travel for on-site workshops (2x per quarter).

Nice to have:

➕ Experience with SAP BW and S3 connectivity.

➕ Familiarity with API integrations and PowerCenter automation.

➕ Previous involvement in large-scale enterprise cloud migrations.

➕ Hands-on experience with enterprise schedulers (AutomateNow, Control-M, UC4).

Why join us?

🚀 Work on a high-impact, global migration project with cutting-edge cloud technologies.

🌍 Remote-first work environment with the option for hybrid collaboration.

📈 Career growth opportunities & access to top-tier training and certifications.

🤝 A culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation.

🏥 Comprehensive benefits package (medical care, sports card, training budget, etc.).

Ready to make an impact?

We’d love to hear from you! Send us your CV and let’s start the conversation.