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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect - **Company:** Allianz Group - **Location:** Barcelona, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Apache HTTP Server, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Entity Framework, Machine Learning, Cloud Services, Data Streaming, Management of Software Versions, Openapi, Multi-Agent Systems, Generative AI, Data Strategy, Togaf, Data Layers, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Data Lakehouse, Databricks - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://es.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=352134ca67d7c375 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Unity?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * University degree in Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 5-8 years of hands-on experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise architecture roles. * Strong command of modern data platform architectures (Data Mesh, Data Lakehouse, medallion architecture, event-driven patterns) and practical experience with cloud-native data platforms (Databricks and/or Microsoft Fabric strongly preferred) * Experience designing and governing Data Products (data contracts, output ports, semantic versioning, quality gates, lineage), familiarity with enterprise data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK, TOGAF or equivalent) and their practical application. * Understanding of regulatory data requirements relevant to financial services or insurance (DORA, IFRS 17, Solvency II awareness welcomed). Working knowledge of Open Table Formats (Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg) and their role in enterprise storage standards * Experience with data cataloguing and governance tooling (e.g., Informatica IDMC, Unity Catalogue, or comparable platforms) and an understanding of how Data Products connect to AI/ML pipelines, GenAI applications, and agentic systems. * Awareness of API and integration standards (REST, OpenAPI, MCP- Model Context Protocol, event-streaming such as Kafka/AsyncAPI); Comfortable presenting architectural concepts and facilitating discussions with architects, engineers, and stakeholders within a structured delivery model * Strong written communication skills with ability to produce clear, structured, and high-quality architectural documentation, collaborative working style with ability to operate in a matrixed, multinational organization. * We welcome candidates with an interest in machine learning. ## Description * Define and maintain architecture standards, blueprints and reference architectures aligned with Group Data strategy. Produce clear and actionable architectural documentation (principles, guardrails, patterns) for engineering and data teams * Translate complex architecture topics into consumable guidance for technical and business stakeholders and design modern data platform architectures (e.g., lakehouse, data mesh, self-service data platforms). * Define end-to-end data flows from ingestion to consumption (BI, analytics, AI), contribute to standardization of Azure-based data platforms and cloud-native architectures and define integration patterns for data catalogues, lineage and governance tooling; Ensure alignment with data governance frameworks, data quality and compliance requirements. * Support definition of monitoring and telemetry patterns for data reliability and compliance and define standards for data products, including data contracts, quality controls, and lifecycle management. * Support implementation patterns for reusable and interoperable data products to contribute to cross-entity data sharing models and architectural guardrails. * Define architectural patterns for integrating data platforms with AI/ML and GenAI solutions whilst also making sure data products are AI-ready (APIs, semantic layers, interfaces); Contribute to responsible AI and governance-aligned architecture principles. * Provide architectural guidance to engineering teams and stakeholders within Allianz Services delivery model; Support architecture reviews, ensuring alignment with standards and best practices and contribute to knowledge sharing and community of practice initiatives. ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [For the REST of us: API First and Conway’s Law](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1932-for-the-rest-of-us-api-first-and-conway-s-law) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [From A2A to MCP: How AI’s “Brains” are Connecting to “Arms and Legs”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1631-from-a2a-to-mcp-how-ai-s-brains-are-connecting-to-arms-and-legs) - [Contract-First Frontend: Scaling Reliable UIs with OpenAPI and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1995-contract-first-frontend-scaling-reliable-uis-with-openapi-and-ai) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [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) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)