Senior Architect

Are you ready to be part of an exceptional team in the fast-paced and rapidly growing field of Data Analytics in Azure Cloud? At Arla, we're offering you the opportunity to combine your passion for data and technology with real-world business requirements. 

How you will make an impact:

As a Senior Solution Architect for Data Analytics in our IT organization, you will work with the IT products in Commercial ART and set the functional and technical direction for our solutions in Data Foundation in Azure. \You will collaborate closely with project and support teams, ensuring that our solutions align with the architectural landscape and meet the future requirements of our customers. You will also assist the product owner in scoping features and make appropriate architectural decisions. Building strong relationships and managing stakeholders will be important aspects of your role.  

 Key responsibilities: 

More specifically, the role will include: 

• Work with project teams and Release Trains to design and describe Azure based Analytics solutions  
• Conceptualize and assemble technology solution architecture designs to ensure that solutions meet business needs. 
• Design and participate in build of analytics solutions compatible with existing architectures based on ETL pipelines, Azure PaaS tools, SQL and/or Python in Databricks  
• Design, develop processes for cloud-based analytics solutions and applications 
• SME on Azure cloud matter – facilitating other projects and the cloud operation provider 

What will make you successful: 

• Proven experience working as Azure solution architect or Senior Data Engineer on a spark-based analytics platform 
• Proven experience of working with cloud services, Microsoft Azure: Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Databricks/Spark, Function Apps, DevOps 
• Proven extensive experience with data engineering using the full Microsoft azure stack (must have technical background) 
• Proven experience with Analytics, Data Warehousing and BI 
• Proven experience in applying design principles (business process design tools included) 
• Proficiency in SQL and Python 

Nice to have: 

• Experience with Spark, microservices, and APIs 
• Experience with agile, DevOps and continuous integration / continuous delivery 
• Experience with working with all/some of the following: streaming data pipelines; messaging queues; serverless components; NoSQL databases 
• Experience with an agile culture and mindset 
• Experience within FMCG 

What do we offer: 

At Arla, we value our IT specialists and provide a range of attractive benefits to support your personal and professional growth: 

• Trainings with industry experts and a comprehensive induction program. 
• Financial support for ongoing education and professional development. 
• Flexibility in working hours 
• Hybrid working model ( 50:50) 
• Medical care and life insurance coverage. 
• Employee Assistance Program offering legal, psychological, health, and financial consulting. 
• Additional perks like gym memberships, vouchers, travel points, and cinema tickets. 
• Home kit including a monitor, laptop, keyboard, mouse, headsets, and webcam. 
• Relaxation breaks to recharge and maintain work-life balance. 
• Relocation allowance for a smooth transition to our vibrant city. 
• Referral program for employees to earn rewards by recommending top talent. 
• Additional holiday days based on length of employment (up to 4 days). 

Application and contact 

If you want to be part of our journey and help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. Please apply as soon as possible, as we will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. 

Welcome to Arla 

Arla is a global farmer-owned organisation that is behind many well-known and loved brands. 

Arla's Global IT team is a powerhouse of over 500+ highly skilled IT specialists across Denmark, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Poland. In addition to this impressive group, we work with approximately 800 consultants who are experts in SAP, Microsoft, cloud-based solutions, and targeted business needs. 

But here at Arla, we're not just about making some of the world's most beloved dairy products. We're about making healthy taste delicious, making mornings worth getting out of bed for, and making family dinners unforgettable. Our iconic brands, such as Arla®, Castello®, and Lurpak®, are more than just products; they're an integral and natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the globe. 

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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