Data Architect
Oliver James · Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Data EngineeringHybrid
About this role
The Data Architect will work on a transformation project, delivering a data lake for finance globally. The role involves acting as the key bridge between finance and technology, translating business needs into data structures and solutions. Responsibilities include designing and overseeing end-to-end data flows from source systems to the global finance data hub, and collaborating with stakeholders across functions to embed data structures and support the transformation journey. The position is a contract for an initial 3 months with potential for extension.
Skills & technologies
Must have
- data architecture
- data modelling
- finance processes
- data dimensions
- modern data platforms
- cloud based data environment
- Lakehouse architecture
- Snowflake
- Databricks
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About the job
Job Title: Data Architect
Type: Contract for an initial 3 months (extension likely)
Location: Zurich (hybrid , onsite 3 days per week)
Pay: Up to 1000 CHF per day
Oliver James are currently supporting an insurance client who are in need of a Data Architect for an initial 3 months to support on a transformation project , delivering the data lake for finance globally.
We are looking for:
Experience in data architecture or data modelling within complex transformation environments.
Experience of finance processes and the data dimensions (how local and group structures differ/interact).
Experience translating business requirements into data concepts and models.
Experience with modern data platforms or cloud based data environment (Lakehouse architecture, Snowflake , Databricks)
Fluent English (written and verbal).
Key responsibilities should you meet the above criteria:
Acting as the key bridge between finance and technology - translating business needs into data structures and solutions.
Design and oversee end to end data flows from source systems to the global finance data hub.
Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to embed data structures and support the transformation journey.
If you meet the listed requirements on what we are looking for, please apply with a relevant CV and a consultant will be in contact with suitable applicants.
CHF 1,000 / dayApply now
