Data Architect

A Snapshot of Your Day

The role is structured around three core areas: strategic data architecture design, technical governance and standards, and project leadership. This focus ensures the development of a robust and scalable data infrastructure, alignment with enterprise standards, and effective execution of data-centric initiatives during the reorganization. Given the focus on these areas, the ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in designing complex data solutions and a deep understanding of IT architecture principles. The role requires a recognized subject matter expert capable of managing large projects with limited oversight and mentoring other professionals.

How You'll Make an Impact

• 50% Data Architecture Strategy & Design
  • Design and develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for scalable and resilient data platforms.
  • Define and maintain the overall data architecture blueprint, including data flows, integration patterns, and technology stack.
  • Evaluate and recommend new data technologies and tools to support business objectives within the Grid Technologies domain.
  • Create and document architectural solutions for data warehousing, data lakes, and real-time data processing systems.
• 30% Technical Governance & Standards
  • Establish and enforce data architecture standards, policies, and best practices across projects.
  • Conduct architectural reviews of proposed IT solutions to ensure alignment with data strategy and enterprise standards.
  • Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure data solutions meet regulatory and security requirements.
  • Govern the data lifecycle, including acquisition, storage, processing, and consumption.
• 20% Project Leadership & Mentorship
  • Lead the architectural design phase for large, complex data-centric projects with limited managerial oversight.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineers, analysts, and other junior professionals.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, translating business requirements from stakeholders into technical data specifications.
  • Facilitate collaboration between development teams, business analysts, and other architects to ensure cohesive system integration.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive professional experience as a Data Architect, Solutions Architect, or in a similar senior data-focused role.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex data projects or processes with a high degree of autonomy.
• Advanced technical capabilities across data management and engineering, including data modeling, data warehousing, ETL/ELT design, cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), database systems (SQL/NoSQL), system integration, and data governance.
• Well???developed behavioral capabilities, including strategic thinking, effective stakeholder management, coaching and mentoring, and the ability to solve complex problems in dynamic environments.
• Solid understanding of IT architecture principles, including frameworks such as TOGAF, to support the design and alignment of scalable and robust technology solutions.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. Siemens Energy offers an outstanding range and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and technology related to digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our cross-border team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:

Our Office

Siemens Energy's location in One Cotroceni Park is more than just an office space - it's a hub for a vibrant and growing community. Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, this urban development is the perfect place to work, surrounded by green spaces, shopping destinations, and everything the city center has to offer. And with the Academia Militara subway station just a 3-minute walk away, getting around the city has never been easier.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is motivated by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character ??? no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/ Benefits

• Your lunch with SE meal tickets
• Keep your brain fit with our trainings
• Special for books lovers - Bookster
• Stay safe and healthy with our medical subscription
• Think about your future too with Private Pension Pilon III
• Look after yourself with our Wellbeing Initiatives

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