IT Specialist - Data & Solution Architecture (CSL)

Getnet is a global technology company specializing in payment solutions for commerce. Founded in Brazil and operating across Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, we support over 1.3 million merchants with end-to-end services - from POS terminals to e-commerce platforms. We are part of PagoNxt, the global fintech of the Santander Group, and operate as an acquiring hub with a strong presence in Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. Our mission is clear: to simplify payments with innovation, security, and scale, helping businesses of all sizes grow with agility. We offer a unified platform that integrates hardware, software, fraud prevention, acquiring, reconciliation, and financial services - all in a single ecosystem, so our clients can focus on growing their business. Being part of Getnet means joining a company that combines the innovation of a fintech with the solidity of a global bank. Imagine your future. Care for your career. Simplify your journey. This means you'll have the chance to build impactful solutions, grow with real development opportunities, and thrive in a culture that values well-being, inclusion, and clarity. We combine flexibility, autonomy, and global collaboration - so you can focus on what matters, connect with purpose, and help shape the future. Here, you'll find space to grow, real opportunities to lead, and a culture where everyone belongs and contributes. If you want to be part of the next generation of financial solutions, this is the place. Define, govern, and ensure the end-to-end architecture for data ingestion and preparation supporting the Common Semantic Layer (CSL), ensuring alignment between technical ingestion, semantic modeling, and external provider requirements. What you'll do

• Define and evolve the data ingestion and preparation architecture for CSL
• Ensure alignment between:

• Technical ingestion pipelines
• Semantic data model (CSL)
• External provider data dictionary and mappings

• Create, validate, and enforce architecture standards for data ingestion and transformation
• Act as a bridge between engineering teams, external providers, and business stakeholders
• Ensure consistency across Stage, Common, and Refined layers
• Define ingestion strategies by country and data source
• Identify and mitigate structural risks, including:

• External data dependencies (e.g., NUEK)
• Undefined or unavailable data sources
• Mapping misalignment

• Govern data mappings, transformation rules, and standardization
• Disseminate best practices in data architecture and governance
• Provide technical guidance to analysts (Senior IT Analysts)
• Ensure full documentation, including:

• AS-IS / TO-BE architectures
• Data models
• Ingestion flows
• Transformation rules

• Manage dependencies, risks, and deliverables with close project oversight

• Data architecture (Data Lake / Lakehouse)
• Event-driven and service-oriented architectures (EDA / SOA)
• Data integration platforms (ADF, Databricks, etc.

• Experience in cloud environments (preferably Azure)
• Strong data modeling skills (conceptual, logical, semantic)
• Experience with data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, TOGAF)
• Knowledge of observability (logging, tracing, monitoring)

Requirements

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Mathematics, or equivalent., * 8-10 years of experience in data-related roles within the Santander Group, leading both technical and functional teams. Experience within PagoNxt will be highly valued.

• Experience with federated and domain-oriented data architectures.
• Experience with Data Lakes and platforms based on Databricks.
• Experience in data governance: cataloging, quality, lineage, MDM, standards, etc.
• Experience managing backlogs and applying Agile methodology.
• Strong command of Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of data security and access control models.
• Experience defining Data Governance frameworks from scratch or scaling them globally.
• Experience implementing or managing tools such as Openmetada or other data governance tools.
• Experience defining data quality metrics and monitoring frameworks.
• Experience driving adoption of enterprise data platforms.

Nice to Have

• Experience with semantic layers / data products
• Experience working with external data providers or consulting firms
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview or equivalent tools
• Experience in regulated environments (GDPR, financial services)
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and containers

Profile

• Strong end-to-end vision (from ingestion to consumption)
• Ability to operate in ambiguous and dependency-heavy environments
• Proactive and ownership-driven mindset
• Strong stakeholder management and influence skills
• Strategic thinking combined with execution capability

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