Data Architect

Do you enjoy being a part of the data revolution and constantly look for new solutions? Do you want to join an agile, international company and help businesses in different industries to innovate in the data arena, create new opportunities and bring their operations to a whole new level? 

We are now looking for an experienced Azure Data Architect , with strong technical background , who is ready to be an essential part of Nortal’s growth in data competence. We are building a Data and IoT Center of Excellence in Finland, so now is a perfect time to join and contribute to the development of the new CoE. You will get to work side-by-side with our experts in data and IoT development in Finland, closely collaborating with our data and software delivery teams around the globe.

Your role involves identifying the data needs of the customer, and designing and maintaining the master blueprints to meet those needs. You build data architectures, guide data integration and data modeling, control data assets, and align data investments with the customer’s strategy.

You will at the same time be setting up the standards for data related offering, services, and architecture across Nortal Finland. You are proactive in seeking new ways of working in the data arena, but you are never alone, as the team loves to support one another and bounce ideas. You enjoy communicating with different stakeholders and network easily. You embrace leading people by example and enjoy hands-on work to make an impact.

Nortal’s offices are located in Helsinki, Turku, Oulu, Uusikaupunki and, Jyväskylä. This position can be worked from any of the previous, but we are pretty flexible with remote work as well.

You are likely to succeed if you have:

• Experience in envisioning and designing solid data architectures as part of overall enterprise architecture
• Have background in software engineering
• Have strong experience in Python and SQL
• Strong working experience on enterprise data strategies and data warehouse solutions
• Experience in various types of data architectures like data lakes, data warehouse and lakehouses
• Up-to-date understanding of the data mesh paradigm
• Experience in Azure and on-premise data solutions
• Are familiar with Spark-based lakehouse platforms, e.g. Databricks or Fabric
• Love to innovate, demonstrate thought leadership and enjoy supporting pre-sales as a solution architect
• One of following Microsoft certificates: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Are fluent in both Finnish and English

Additionally it is beneficial if you:

• Have work experience on data infrastructures and networking

On top of everything else, here are a few other perks why to join Nortal. We are waiting for you! 😊

• Flexible working in general; flexible hours, working either at our office downtown or remotely when you like.
• We even have a nomad program that enables you to work from almost anywhere in the world for up to three months!
• Nice benefits such as support for learning (free digital library, opportunities for mentoring, participating in courses, support for gaining certificates etc.), massage, holiday apartment in Northern Finland
• Great colleagues to have lunch with, sing karaoke, go walking in the forest or even try archery. You are more than welcome to suggest any fun activities to do together!

Interested?

Apply here or contact our recruiter Nina directly at nina.nevalainen(at)nortal.com

Nortal values equality and diversity in our work community. We are hoping to get applicants with different backgrounds, such as in regard to age, gender, language, culture or minority group.