Data Platform Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

Data Platform Architecture

• Define and maintain the target architecture of the data platform (ingest, storage, processing, serving, governance, observability).

• Design architecture based on Lakehouse / Medallion architecture with clearly defined layers and responsibilities.

• Establish architectural standards, patterns, and guardrails for platform and domain teams.

• Make key architectural decisions regarding technologies, integrations, and platform evolution.

Data Mesh & Domain Platform

• Ensure the platform architecture supports: autonomy of domain teams, the concept of Data Products and data contracts, scaling of Data Mesh initiatives across the organization, design the platform as an enabler, not a bottleneck for domains.

Security, Access & Compliance

• Design a security-by-design architecture, including:

  • data access control implemented at the data platform level,

  • segregation by layers and data scope,

  • standard access at table and view level,

  • column-level masking in special cases.

• Ensure the architecture complies with:

  • regulatory requirements,

  • compliance standards,

  • risk and audit requirements.

Collaboration with NN Group & Data Governance (Key Requirement)

• Closely collaborate with NN Group in terms of:

  • alignment of local architecture with group standards and reference data architecture,

  • adoption and local adaptation of centrally developed platform components (L1/L2),

  • participation in group-level architectural initiatives and decision forums.

• Work closely with Data Governance functions (locally and within the group), including:

  • embedding governance requirements into architecture (governance by design),

  • supporting metadata management, lineage, data quality, and access management,

  • co-defining standards for Data Products within the Data Mesh model.

• Act as a bridge between:

  • NN Group strategy and standards,

  • local business needs,

  • technical teams (Platform, Data Engineering, Security).

Technical Collaboration

• Work closely with:

  • Platform Engineers,

  • Data Engineers,

  • Data Architects / Data Modelers,

  • Security, Risk, and Compliance teams.

• Act as the design authority for platform and cross-domain solutions.

Requirements:

Experience & Technical Skills

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in data platform architecture.

• Experience in designing cloud-based platforms (preferably Azure).

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Azure (networking, security, identity, cost management),

  • Azure Databricks,

  • data integration (batch & streaming),

  • Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.

• Experience with tools and concepts related to:

  • Data Governance and metadata management (e.g., Collibra),

  • data quality and observability.

Architectural Competencies

• Strong system thinking and long-term architectural mindset.

• Experience in balancing domain autonomy vs. central control.

• Deep understanding of non-functional requirements: security, performance, availability, cost.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to clearly communicate with both technical and business stakeholders (including senior management).

• Strong decision-making skills and ability to defend architectural decisions.

• Maturity in working within a complex, regulated corporate environment.

• English level: C1.

Role within the Organization

• Owner of the data platform architecture.

• Key partner for NN Group and Data Governance.

• Central decision-making authority for data and platform architecture.

Our benefits:

• We work in a hybrid model, and our office is located in beautiful, green Powiśle.

• We care about your health and future — you can benefit from Medicover, Multisport, and insurance coverage.

• You’ll get access to a benefits platform, where you can choose perks and discounts tailored to your needs.

• We invest in your growth, so you’ll have access to training, webinars, and webcasts.

• For new dads, we offer two additional weeks of paid paternity leave.

• You’ll enjoy discounts on Samsung products.

• Into sports? Taking care of yourself? Great — you can join our sports community.

• Prefer commuting by bike? Go for it — we provide excellent cycling infrastructure.