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# Senior Data Architect - Data Governance & Standards

- **Company:** RWE AG
- **Location:** Essen, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Training Data, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Profiling, Data Sharing, Interoperability, Metadata, SQL Databases, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.rwe.com/talentcommunity/apply/1454563033/?locale=en_GB

## About the Role

* University degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology or related field.
 * Strong enterprise or domain data architecture experience, combined with practical data governance expertise in a complex or federated organisation.
 * A solid understanding of data modelling, metadata and lineage, data quality, business glossary and KPI semantics, APIs and data products.
 * Enough technical depth in SQL, data profiling and catalog tools to guide specialists, challenge proposals and review evidence confidently.
 * The ability to influence without direct authority, navigate competing priorities and bring business and technology stakeholders to shared decisions.
 * Structured delivery skills, clear communication in English, and a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.

Advantageous, but not essential

 * Energy-sector knowledge and experience with AI-ready data products.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment - we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you don't have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we'd love to hear from you.

## Description

The Data & Architecture team provides the data and architecture foundation required to deliver a unified AI platform and scale AI use cases across RWE. As Principal Data Architect - Data Governance & Standards, you will help shape the foundations for trusted, AI-ready data across RWE. Working closely with experts from our operating companies, you will drive common approaches to data architecture and governance, aligning business priorities and enabling coordinated progress across the Group. Through expertise, collaboration, and influence, you will connect stakeholders and guide strategic decisions without direct authority., * Co-develop the Group Data Reference Architecture with OpCo, domain and platform experts, covering data models, metadata, lineage, interoperability, integration patterns and reusable data products.

 * Build alignment on shared data architecture and guide standards through the relevant approval processes.
 * Establish common inventory approaches and priorities to consolidate key data assets, identify additional data-capture needs and highlight opportunities for reuse.
 * Align data maturity and quality assessments across completeness, accuracy, consistency, coverage and timeliness, while tracking prioritized remediation plans with clear responsibilities.
 * Bring business experts and data stewards together to establish common taxonomies, business glossaries and KPI definitions and resolve inconsistencies across OpCos.
 * Coordinate AI-ready asset profiles covering AI relevance, proprietary value for RWE, access methods and usage restrictions in collaboration with business, technology, AI, Legal and Cyber Security stakeholders.
 * Facilitate a common approach to data ownership, stewardship and custody, coordinate OpCo nominations and maintain transparency while business owners retain accountability and decision-making.
 * Convene the expert network, facilitate cross-OpCo decisions, coordinate dependencies and milestones, critically review inputs and escalate gaps., * Independent work on exciting and responsible tasks in relevant energy transition projects.
 * Close collaboration in a motivated team with an open feedback culture that promotes your personal and professional development.
 * Valuable insights into an internationally operating energy company.
 * Hybrid working and flexible working time models.
 * Free use of the health center, as well as occupational health management and occupational medicine services.
 * Modern company campus with a canteen, barista bar, free parking, EV charging stations and more.