Assignment description

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Data Domain Architect for our client to lead the design, development, and governance of a robust and scalable data architecture for Manufacturing and Powertrain.

In this strategic and leadership role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining enterprise-level data models that ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with business goals. You will help shape the future of data architecture and drive business transformation through data.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Data Strategy Development:

Define and lead the organization’s data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Develop a technical roadmap aligned with architectural principles and design standards.

Data Architecture Design & Governance:

Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing data architecture frameworks. Apply governance processes delivered by the Data Governance & Data Management organization to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Data Modeling & Integration:

Lead the creation of physical data models aligned with conceptual and logical models provided by Business Information Architects. Ensure seamless integration of data from multiple sources to support real-time decision-making and analytics.

Technology Evaluation & Innovation:

Implement new technologies defined by the central platform team. Drive adoption initiatives to enhance data capabilities in logistics and operations.

Mentoring & Leadership:

Provide technical guidance and leadership to data architects, engineers, and modelers. Foster a culture of continuous learning and skill development.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership:

Lead cross-functional efforts to define and align data architecture standards across data engineering, analytics, and application development teams.

Strategic Leadership:

Drive business transformation by ensuring the organization’s data assets are optimized to support long-term growth and innovation.

In short:

• Develop and maintain domain architecture strategies, standards, and guidelines
• Support and finalize the migration of analytics solutions to the Unified Data Platform
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Design and implement scalable and secure architectural solutions that meet business needs
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure compliance with best practices and standards
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Several years of experience as a data architect practitioner
• Deep expertise with Azure data services including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, and Azure Data Lake
• Proven ability to design and implement end-to-end scalable data solutions aligned with enterprise architecture
• Strong strategic thinking and change management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proactive and structured approach with strong analytical thinking
• Ability to adapt communication style across different organizational levels
• Empathetic and enthusiastic team player who can influence and inspire others

Allocation: 100%

Assignment start date: as soon as suitable candidate is found

Duration: 31.12.2025

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Language: Fluent in English, both written and spoken