Lead Enterprise Data Architect

About us:   

Passion for food. Hunger for tech. We make METRO digital.   

Today technology is driving the world. And at METRO.digital we are driving the technology for one of the leading international wholesalers specializing in food - METRO. From e-commerce to checkout, to delivery software, we work on a wide range of products to make each day a success for our customers and colleagues. With passion and ownership, we build the future of wholesale.    

You are driving to create smart solutions for customers around the globe? You want to grow in a flexible environment? Let the right career opportunity find you and join us!   

How you will make an impact?   

The Lead Enterprise Data Architect (LEDA) co-owns the data architecture principles of METRO and aligns them to the enterprise data strategy. They drive the principles towards business stakeholders to ensure effective establishing of data domains and are on the fore-front of communicating the value of data to the organization to ensure commitment and buy-in to principles and standards.​ 

The LEDA works closely with Enterprise Architecture and Process Excellence along existing landscape and in assessing new initiatives for their fit to data architecture principles.​ 

Understanding of data protection concepts enables a collaborative way of working with CISO and Legal.​ 

Your Responsibilities:    

• Define and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models​; 
• Create data architecture frameworks for new platforms and initiatives​; 
• Own end-to-end data flow on conceptual and logical level​; 
• Co-own the data domain model and actively drive its implementation​; 
• Establish standards for data quality, security, and lifecycle management​; 
• Work with governance teams to define metadata, lineage, and access policies​; 
• Conduct architecture reviews to ensure consistency and reuse across domains​; 
• Consult and oversee solution and data architects in relation to adherence to enterprise principles​. 

Required key competencies and qualifications:  

• Expertise in data modeling, storage, and processing patterns (SQL/NoSQL, lakehouse, warehouse)​; 
• Understanding of data governance, privacy, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR);​ 
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native data architectures (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake, Azure Synapse);​ 
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT tools, data mesh principles, and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka)​; 
• Knowledge of metadata management and cataloging tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation)​; 
• Experience in senior business stakeholder management​; 
• Degree in data management, information systems, or computer science;​ 
• Very good fluency in English (written and verbal).   

This resonates with you? Apply now!    

What we offer at METRO.digital?  

• Hybrid and agile work: thrive in a flexible, multicultural environment.

At METRO.digital, we promote work-life balance through a hybrid working model. You’ll be part of self-organizing, multicultural teams that collaborate in an agile setup.

• People development: when you grow so do we!

We want you to become the best version of yourself with individual and company-wide programs and trainings for people development. Focused among other on development, leadership, appreciation ... it´s time to upskill your career.

• Support with individual solutions: we are people-caring!

We offer support whenever you need it - at every stage of your professional journey.

Want to know more about all our benefits? Discover more here. 

Let´s connect soon. Apply for the role now!   

Position grade within our career framework: Data Engineer Grade 4 (Md8).