Data Platform Architect

Context: As part of the acceleration of our Data AI strategy, we are looking for a Data Platform Architect to contribute to the development and evolution of the Group’s Data Platform (Snowflake foundation and associated cloud environment). Within the Data Platform Engineering team, you will play a key role in defining technical standards and designing the target architecture. As a hands-on architect, you will remain closely involved in development and engineering activities to ensure the platform’s performance, security and scalability. Main Responsibilities: Vision Strategy - Define the target Data Platform architecture and contribute to its technology roadmap. - Support key technical decisions related to the evolution of the Snowflake environment. - Contribute to the Group’s Data AI strategy. Design Delivery - Design the architecture of the platform, data layers and BI capabilities (reporting tools and capabilities). - Define architectural models and patterns adapted to different use cases. - Contribute to the development and industrialisation of platform components. - Design data flows (ingestion, transformation, exposure). Governance, Quality Compliance - Ensure the security, integrity and compliance of the Data Platform. - Implement secure data access models. - Define and promote technical and data modelling standards. Continuous Improvement Innovation - Optimise platform performance and data processing workloads. - Drive cost optimisation and usage management initiatives within the Snowflake environment. - Integrate relevant technological developments to enhance platform capabilities. Collaboration Technical Leadership - Support Data Engineering teams in technical and architectural decision-making. - Promote standards and best practices across the organisation. - Work closely with business and technical teams to align the architecture with business needs.