Data Architect

Join to apply for the Data Architect (m/f/d) role at Siemens Healthineers. We pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare to help improve peoples lives around the world. We offer a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

- Design, build, and maintain data architectures on Azure and AWS, using PaaS and cloud‑native services aligned with Siemens Healthineers governance standards
- Ensure that cloud data platforms comply with organizational governance, security, and compliance frameworks
- Define and enforce data governance, metadata management, and lineage practices across multi‑tenant cloud environments
- Collaborate with demand teams, business users, and governance stakeholders to align data quality, integration, and security requirements with enterprise standards
- Propose and implement data platform solutions leveraging native Azure/AWS services, automation, and serverless technologies
- Ensure that Siemens Healthineers security, compliance, and data protection requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO, etc.) are fully integrated into data architectures
- Develop and maintain documentation, blueprints, and governance models for Azure/AWS data systems, ensuring transparency and audit readiness
- Work with platform, security, and governance teams to ensure consistent policies, cost transparency, and compliance controls are applied to data workloads
- Evangelize data governance best practices, drive adoption across projects, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Hybrid Cloud Governance framework
- Stay up to date on cloud data governance and architecture trends to propose innovations and efficiencies within Siemens Healthineers

Qualifications and Experience

- 7+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or related Cloud Data roles, with at least 5 years in Azure and AWS
- Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise data platforms, data lakes, data warehouses, and real‑time pipelines in governed enterprise environments
- Strong knowledge of data security, encryption, access management, compliance frameworks, and regulatory standards
- Hands‑on expertise in SQL, NoSQL, big data platforms, data streaming, ETL/ELT frameworks, and APIs
- Proficiency with Azure/AWS data services (e.g., Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Cosmos DB, Glue, Redshift, S3, DynamoDB)
- Knowledge of modern data architecture patterns (Data Mesh, Lakehouse, Event‑driven, Serverless)
- Familiarity with software development, CI/CD for data products, and infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC)
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- Azure/AWS Data/Analytics or Solution Architect certifications are a plus
- Strong ability to communicate clearly on data risks, governance, and business value to technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Competencies and Behaviors

- Highly self‑motivated, with the ability to identify areas of focus in complex data environments
- Strong communicator able to bridge governance, technical, and business perspectives
- Business acumen to articulate the value of data governance and compliance initiatives
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver compliant, reliable data solutions in fast‑paced environments
- Strong documentation skills to describe data flows, architectures, and governance models
- Encourages openness, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across teams
- Takes ownership of end‑to‑end governance‑driven data initiatives with measurable KPIs and milestones
- Ambitious, innovative, and focused on automation, standardization, and simplification of data processes
- Advocates for data ethics, responsible AI, and privacy by design principles

Attributes and Skills

- Leadership in data governance and architecture
- Collaboration & customer orientation with business and IT stakeholders
- Intercultural sensitivity in global, cross‑functional projects
- Value orientation with strong data ethics mindset
- Team development and mentoring for data engineering and governance practitioners
- Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and deliver high‑quality data solution
- Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation)
- Quick learner, adaptable to new governance models, data technologies, and architectures

Our Team

We are a team of more than 73,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in‑vitro and in‑vivo diagnostics to image‑guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision making and treatment pathways.

Our Culture

We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success. We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what's possible to improve peoples’ lives around the world.

Career Information

Check our Careers Site at https://jobs.siemenshealthineers.com/careers. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. We care about your data privacy and take compliance with GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously. For this reason, we ask you not to send us your CV or resume by email. Instead, create a profile in our talent community where you can upload your CV. Setting up a profile lets us know you are interested in career opportunities with us and makes it easy for us to send you an alert when relevant positions become open. Click here to get started. To all recruitment agencies: Siemens Healthineers does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees, or any other company location. Siemens Healthineers is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Siemens Healthineers Portugal was awarded the Great Place to Work® certificate.

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