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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect - **Company:** Altia - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Third Normal Form, Airflow, Apache HTTP Server, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Profiling, Data Structures, Data Stores, Data Vault Modeling, Key Management, PostgreSQL, Metadata, Metadata Repositories, Language Modeling, MongoDB, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), PowerDesigner, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, SAP (Applications), Data Streaming, Talend, UML, Parquet, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Archimate, Data Strategy, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Debezium, Data Lineage, Collibra, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Spark Streaming, Data Management, Physical Data Models, Azure Synapse Analytics, Amazon Redshift, Databricks - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/data-architect-en-madrid-ID-372140289 ## About the Role Required Knowledge Knowledge of enterprise data architecture methods and reference models (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, data mesh principles, data fabric patterns). Knowledge of data modelling approaches: 3NF, dimensional/star-schema, and Data Vault 2.0; experience with modelling languages/tools (e.g., ER, UML, ArchiMate; ERwin, SAP PowerDesigner). Experience with metadata and cataloguing platforms to govern lineage and ownership (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Azure Purview; OpenLineage). Knowledge of data governance and quality frameworks (e.g., ISO ****, ISO/IEC *****), including stewardship, data domains, and controls. Understanding of privacy, security, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC *****), including encryption, key management, RBAC/ABAC, and data residency. Experience with integration patterns and pipelines: ETL/ELT, CDC, event streaming (e.g., Kafka, Debezium) and orchestration (e.g., Airflow, Azure Data Factory, Dagster). Knowledge of lakehouse and warehouse architectures, table/format standards (e.g., Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi) and columnar formats (e.g., Parquet). Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure Synapse/Databricks/Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Amazon Redshift. Knowledge of relational and NoSQL data stores and when to apply them (e.g., PostgreSQL/Oracle; MongoDB, Cassandra; time-series/graph). High level of English., Capacity to leverage storytelling in data architecture communications. Ability to synthesize long-term business objectives with technical feasibility to guide project vision and validate architectural decisions. Ability to understand, speak and write English, optionally French as an additional asset. Ability to work in a team as well as autonomously. Ability to participate in multilingual meetings. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Results-oriented mindset, focused on delivering. ## Description Do you want to start a new professional challenge?Check out our new opportunity!We are looking to incorporate aData Architectto our team.About usWe are an IT Consultant Group that provides services and creates digital solutions to improve the lives of citizens across Europe.Check out our website: Our project and teamThis is your opportunity to start working on international projects with a highly qualified team and applying the latest technologies.You will join our European team, specifically the one involved in several projects for a significant European Agency.Minimum RequirementsRequired KnowledgeKnowledge of enterprise data architecture methods and reference models (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, data mesh principles, data fabric patterns).Knowledge of data modelling approaches: 3NF, dimensional/star-schema, and Data Vault 2.0; experience with modelling languages/tools (e.g., ER, UML, ArchiMate; ERwin, SAP PowerDesigner).Experience with metadata and cataloguing platforms to govern lineage and ownership (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Azure Purview; OpenLineage).Knowledge of data governance and quality frameworks (e.g., ISO ****, ISO/IEC *****), including stewardship, data domains, and controls.Understanding of privacy, security, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC *****), including encryption, key management, RBAC/ABAC, and data residency.Experience with integration patterns and pipelines: ETL/ELT, CDC, event streaming (e.g., Kafka, Debezium) and orchestration (e.g., Airflow, Azure Data Factory, Dagster).Knowledge of lakehouse and warehouse architectures, table/format standards (e.g., Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi) and columnar formats (e.g., Parquet).Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure Synapse/Databricks/Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Amazon Redshift.Knowledge of relational and NoSQL data stores and when to apply them (e.g., PostgreSQL/Oracle; MongoDB, Cassandra; time-series/graph).High level of English.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement the organization's overarching data strategy, creating blueprints for data management that align with and enable key business objectives.Translate business requirements into technical specifications and data architecture designs, ensuring the data infrastructure supports both immediate and long-term needs.Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models (e.g., dimensional for analytics) that define data structure, relationships, and storage.Maintain metadata repositories to ensure data accuracy, lineage, and integration, curating both technical and business metadata for clarity.Architect solutions to integrate data from disparate sources (ERPs, CRMs) using ETL/ELT processes and tools (e.g., Apache NiFi, Talend) into a unified framework.Build and manage streaming data pipelines (e.g., using Kafka, Spark Streaming) to support real-time analytics and decision-making.Define and enforce data governance policies, including data quality standards, lineage tracking, access controls, and a data catalog.Implement security protocols (encryption, RBAC) and design architectures to ensure adherence to regulations like GDPR.Implement processes for data profiling, validation, and cleansing to ensure ongoing data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.SkillsCapacity to leverage storytelling in data architecture communications.Ability to synthesize long-term business objectives with technical feasibility to guide project vision and validate architectural decisions.Ability to understand, speak and write English, optionally French as an additional asset.Ability to work in a team as well as autonomously.Ability to participate in multilingual meetings.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Results-oriented mindset, focused on delivering.This job offer has been drafted with impartiality and non-discrimination on the basis of gender, race, ideology or any other grounds in mind.In particular, it complies with current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law ******)#J-*****-Ljbffr ## Related Videos - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)