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# High Level Data Architect

- **Company:** softwareXperts GmbH
- **Location:** Wien, Austria
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Customer Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Management, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.sw-xperts.com/jobs-projekte/10227?no_cache=1

## About the Role

* Several years of experience as a Business Data Architect or IT Consultant
 * Proven track record in international or cross-country projects
 * Strong analytical and conceptual skills
 * Solid experience in customer master data or data management
 * Good understanding of legacy systems and modern target architectures
 * Ability to deliver practical, implementable results (not just slide decks)
 * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, * 20 years of IT-recruitment experience
 * access to a huge talentpool
 * individual consulting.

## Description

* Identify overlaps and gaps between existing and target solutions
 * Perform an independent "fresh eyes" review of current functionalities
 * Compare modern solutions with legacy systems and surrounding ecosystems
 * Develop concrete, actionable solution proposals (attributes, workflows, risks)
 * Collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders
 * Support the definition of a long-term data architecture and governance model


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