A&I - Senior Data Architect
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As a Senior Data Architect, you will be at the forefront of modernising our A&I (Automation & Insights) data platform architecture and driving operational excellence through automation. You will design cloud-based solutions with both functional (e.g., real-time personalisation) and non-functional (e.g., performance, security, cost control) requirements in mind, ensuring FDJ United remains a leader in the data-driven online gambling industry. Your work will involve shaping lakehouse and data-lake paradigms, leveraging Parquet and Iceberg for high-performance data storage, and adopting scalable Spark frameworks for large-scale processing. Ultimately, you will enable self-service analytics, personalised user experiences, and an AI-first approach to data-driven decision-making., * Shape End-to-End Data Architectures: Define conceptual and logical models for data lakes, warehouses, and hybrid deployments (AWS, Azure/Fabric), aligning with key performance and cost objectives.
- Embed Automation & Monitoring: Reduce complexity and maximise uptime through DevOps practices, ensuring compliance with FDJ United's security and regulatory standards.
Modernising Data Pipelines & Workflows
- Implement Scalable Frameworks: Orchestrate large-scale pipelines using Spark, Docker, Kubernetes, and other DevOps tools.
- Accelerate Delivery: Apply standardised processes and automated testing to streamline development and reduce time-to-market while managing terabytes of data daily.
Driving AI & ML Initiatives
- Champion LLMOps & MLOps Strategy: Set the architectural framework for building, training, and deploying AI/ML models with automation and regulatory compliance in mind.
- Enhance Operational Efficiency: Oversee end-to-end workflows (model improvement, versioning, monitoring) to support real-time personalisation and advanced analytics, focusing on architectural integrity rather than hands-on coding.
Ensuring Governance & Quality
- Establish Strong Data Governance: Partner with the Data Governance Manager to define schema management, metadata frameworks (e.g., OpenMetadata), and data quality controls, promoting data democratisation and self-service.
- Adhere to Security & Compliance: Integrate information security standards and FDJ United's compliance framework into every data process, safeguarding internal and customer data across all stages.
Collaborative Design & Leadership
- Lead Technical Workshops: Host whiteboard sessions and design reviews, driving shared expertise and open dialogue.
- Influence Stakeholders: Translate complex architectural concepts into actionable strategies, aligning with the PAM Enterprise Architect team and TOGAF principles.
Continuous Innovation & Exploration
- Stay Ahead of Trends: Track emerging data technologies in cloud, DevOps, and AI to maintain a cutting-edge platform.
- Evaluate & Implement New Solutions: Prototype and integrate innovations-such as vector databases or advanced real-time analytics-that bring tangible business impact.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Spring Framework?, * Proven experience architecting data solutions at enterprise scale (lakehouse concepts, big data platforms, real-time pipelines).
- TOGAF Certified
- Successful track record of optimising cost, performance, and business outcomes under strict compliance requirements.
Technical Mastery & Hands-On Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Java/Spring, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS and DevOps methodologies.
- Familiarity with Spark, Iceberg, Parquet, and other solutions for large-scale data processing.
AI/ML & Analytics Background
- Competent in ML & analytics, with exposure to LLMOps and MLOps practices (pipeline automation, model governance).
- Comfortable leading the architecture of AI solutions rather than day-to-day model development.
Governance, Security & Compliance Mindset
- Skilled in defining and enforcing data governance standards while upholding regulatory and information security best practices.
- Ability to navigate a tough regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance without compromising innovation.
Excellent Communication & Collaboration
- Adept at workshop facilitation and bridging technical and non-technical perspectives.
- Self-driven, with a passion for continuous improvement, developer productivity, and accelerating time-to-market. If you're excited about applying innovative data architectures, automation, and AI-driven solutions to power one of the world's largest online gambling groups, we would love to hear from you. Join FDJ United's A&I Department and help us shape the future of responsible, data-driven entertainment on a global scale.
Benefits & conditions
- Expertise technique
- Orienté stratégie et innovation
- Capacités d'adaption face à la résolution de problème
- Collaboration transverse
- Agilité et adaptabilité
- Curiosité et apprentissage continu
Unis autour de nos 3 valeurs
Passion to succeed
Nous nous efforçons d'atteindre l'excellence et d'aller plus loin. Accountability
Que ce soit à l'échelle individuelle ou collective, nous assumons pleinement nos responsabilités. Collective Spirit
Nous avançons ensemble, portés par un véritable esprit d'équipe. Nous gagnons ensemble.