Data Architecture Lead
Posted on: 17/03/2026
Madrid Spain
Permanent
Financial Services
Data Architecture Lead — Job Description
The Data Architecture Lead holds full responsibility for the design, construction, and evolution of the company’s data ecosystem, building a modern and unified platform where data is treated as a strategic asset. The role ensures data quality, availability, and business value, and serves as the technical reference point for all matters related to data architecture and data stewardship.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
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Data Platform Modernization
Lead the migration of the corporate data warehouse toward a cloud‑based architecture, ensuring quality, security, efficiency, and availability across all data domains. -
Data Architecture
Define data models and establish architectural patterns that support a robust, scalable, and continuously evolving data platform. -
Data Engineering
Oversee data ingestion, transformation, and distribution processes, applying quality rules and building reusable data models that guarantee data reliability and availability. -
Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the Data Ecosystem
Promote and support the integration of AI and machine-learning capabilities across data processes and use cases. -
Business Support
Provide technical guidance to business teams, enabling effective access, interpretation, and use of corporate data. -
Team and Talent Management
Lead and develop the data architecture and engineering teams, fostering collaboration, specialization, and continuous improvement.
🧩 Profile Requirements
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Telecommunications, or related fields.
- At least 5 years of experience leading data architecture or data engineering teams in cloud environments, including experience with AI/advanced analytics initiatives on corporate data platforms.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.