About the job
Title: Principal Data Architect
Type: Full-time
Location: Barcelona
Start date: April 2026
About Us
At Visium, we empower enterprise leaders to articulate their AI and data strategies, drive transformative initiatives, and embed AI into their operations for a resilient future. With our expertise in strategy, architecture, cloud engineering, analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, we help our clients harness the full potential of their data.
Our mission is to innovate a sustainable future by creating ethical and future-ready organizations. We invite the curious, the ambitious, and those who strive to make a difference to join our team of Visiumees.
Are you ready to make an impact?
Role Overview
As a Principal Data Architect, you will be pivotal in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and business-oriented data platforms on Azure. You will serve as a technical authority for data architecture decisions in multifaceted environments, collaborating extensively with engineers, stakeholders, and executive leadership to bring data strategies to fruition.
Your Responsibilities Include:
- Designing comprehensive data architectures, including platforms, pipelines, storage solutions, and analytics.
- Establishing data models, standards, and best practices to ensure scalability and governance.
- Leading architectural decisions while navigating complex technical trade-offs.
- Working closely with data engineers, data modelers, analytics teams, and business stakeholders.
- Ensuring the security, performance, and cost-effectiveness of data solutions.
- Contributing to the overarching data strategy and the long-term evolution of our platforms.
Qualifications
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- 8+ years of experience in data architecture and/or data engineering, particularly with complex, large-scale data platforms.
- In-depth expertise in data architecture and data modeling, encompassing lakehouse and modern analytics architectures.
- Significant experience in designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native data platforms (Azure preferred).
- A proven track record of translating business requirements into comprehensive technical solutions.
- A solid understanding of data warehousing, analytics, and data-driven applications.
- Excellent communication skills, with a history of engaging with senior stakeholders and leading technical discussions.
What We Offer:
- A competitive compensation package.
- A yearly education budget to enhance your skills.
- A yearly sports budget to promote physical well-being.
- A flexible working culture that values your work-life balance.
- A role that allows you to impact thousands of lives and shape the future of our company.
