Principal Data Platform Architect (m/w/d)
GFT Technologies SEBavaria, Germany • Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany • Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany • Germany • Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany • Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Posted October 17, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
GFT designs AI-centric business solutions and modernizes IT infrastructures for industry leaders.
Job Description
GFT Technologies is seeking a Principal Data Platform Architect (m/f/d) to lead technically challenging customer projects within data and AI transformation. This role involves defining the architecture, leading engineers, ensuring quality, and contributing to platform blueprints and standards. The company emphasizes responsible AI solutions and global opportunities.
Requirements
- Senior Data Expert with ≥3 years experience with Databricks and ≥7 years with other technologies.
- Deep knowledge of Azure (ideally also AWS/GCP) and data architecture principles.
- Strong data architecture knowledge including Lakehouse/DWH and data modeling (Dimensional, Data Vault)
- Practical experience with Spark/Delta Lake, SQL/Python, Kafka/Streams, Airflow/ADF/Fabric, dbt, Snowflake/Synapse.
- CI/CD/IaC experience, MLOps/DataOps.
- Very good German and English skills.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Homeoffice
- Mindset
- Learning & Development