Principal Data Architect | Principal Data Architect (m/f/d)
ThoughtWorks Deutschland GmbH Standort Hamburg
Job Summary
As a Principal Data Architect at Thoughtworks, you will serve as a high-level technical leader bridging the gap between business strategy and technical execution. You will lead the design and architecture of complex data initiatives, ensuring they align with client visions while remaining within budget and timelines. Your day-to-day involves collaborating with sales teams on pre-sales pursuits, mentoring delivery teams, and acting as a primary technical consultant for client stakeholders. You will be responsible for the technical design of data governance, security, and privacy frameworks, as well as the implementation of advanced data quality processes. This role is unique for its high level of influence, requiring you to navigate both analytical and operational architectures while representing the company at industry events. It is an ideal position for a seasoned professional who enjoys a mix of hands-on technical design, strategic pre-sales, and high-impact stakeholder management in a consultancy environment.
Required Skills
Education
Not specified
Experience
- Extensive professional experience in defining and implementing diverse data architectures and technology stacks
- Proven track record in pre-sales, driving complex pursuits, and creating winning commercial proposals
- Extensive experience in data warehouse design, data modeling, and data monitoring operations
- Professional experience in building and tuning data platforms within cloud environments
- Experience leading complex data programs and navigating architectural trade-offs for enterprise clients
- Experience productionizing machine learning models and applying advanced analytics in an enterprise context
- Experience in developing real-time and low-latency data streaming solutions
Languages
Additional
- Native-level German (C1) is required. The role involves significant client-facing technical leadership and the ability to drive consensus among technical stakeholders. Must be comfortable with public speaking at events and conferences.