Lead Architect - Snowflake (all genders, full-/part-time)

You will establish standards and best practices for governance, reliability, and delivery across the Enabling Functions, and actively engage in internal and external networks to share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and build capabilities across the organization.

You will guide and consult development teams, internal stakeholders, and integration partners in selecting and implementing the right technology solutions, always keeping the bigger picture in mind. Monitoring architecture-related metrics and KPIs will ensure continuous improvement, reducing time to insight and action.

Your responsibilities will also include technology scouting, creating cost transparency, driving optimization measures, supporting RFPs, and hosting knowledge-sharing sessions. You will represent the team and our company at internal and external events.

If you are curious and ambitious about taking on this challenge, we encourage you to apply today!

Who You Are

• University degree, preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in data engineering, application design, and analytics within a global organization.
• Industry expert in Snowflake and strong hands-on SQL and dbt experience.
• Senior-level knowledge of Data Warehousing architecture and data modeling techniques such as Data Vault and Dimensional Modeling in an enterprise context.
• Deep knowledge of financial business processes and related core datasets.
• Strong technical skills in cloud computing on AWS or Azure.
• Proficiency in data integration with tools such as dbt, Fivetran, or similar.
• Programming experience in Spark, Kafka, and Python for distributed computation
• Experience in using agentic engineering tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or OpenCode effectively and responsibly within enterprise software development workflows.
• Experience with platforms such as Palantir Foundry, SAP Business Warehouse, or AI engineering platforms is a plus.
• DevOps skills including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), monitoring, and release management.
• Experience in Enterprise Data Architecture, solution design, scalability and performance engineering, migration strategy, data management, security, and governance.
• Proven technical leadership in agile software development, including leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Ability to establish and promote software engineering best practices.
• Up-to-date with digital trends and emerging technologies.
• Strong ability to facilitate discussions and build consensus by simplifying complex topics and crafting clear, impactful messages for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; German language skills are a plus.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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Posted Oct 23, 2026