Data Architect – Tieto Tech Consulting (m/f/d)

Employment: Full-time Experience level: Mid-Senior Level Job Description Do you have a strong background in data architecture, hands-on experience with Azure data services, and enjoy turning complex business requirements into scalable data solutions? Then this could be the role for you!   Tieto is looking for an experienced Data Architect to join our Data & Analytics project in the agricultural industry. In this role, you will design and architect data solutions, integrate data from multiple sources, and create scalable datasets supporting analytics and reporting. You will work closely with business and technical stakeholders and contribute to backend development when needed.   When joining Tieto Tech Consulting as a Data Architect You will design and architect data solutions for multi-source system integration Create scalable datasets to support analytics and reporting platforms Gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and specifications Design data models, ETL/ELT processes, data warehouse, and data lake solutions Ensure scalability, performance, data quality, and validation of data solutions Collaborate with business analysts, developers, DBAs, and other stakeholders Communicate complex data concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders Support backend development when required Document technical solutions and share knowledge within the team   Who we are looking for You have 4+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or similar roles 3+ years of experience working with Azure data platform services Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database, including schema design, query optimization, and indexing Strong experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), including pipeline design, triggers, linked services, and data flows Experience with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2) and Azure Storage Experience with Azure Logic Apps Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, Spark SQL, PySpark, and Delta Lake Strong knowledge of data modeling, including dimensional modeling and star schema Good understanding of ETL/ELT design patterns and data warehouse/data lake architecture Advanced SQL skills, including complex joins, CTEs, query performance tuning, and execution plan analysis Experience with multi-source data integration, APIs, data quality, validation, and error-handling approaches Understanding of CI/CD, version control (Git), Infrastructure as Code, and Azure security concepts Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business language Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to gather and analyze requirements and work effectively in cross-functional teams English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate level or higher   Will be an advantage Good understanding of Power BI and data requirements for dashboards Knowledge of reporting concepts, metrics, KPIs, and business intelligence Experience with Azure DevOps Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or other Infrastructure as Code approaches Knowledge of RBAC, Key Vaults, and cloud security/access management Previous experience or understanding of the agriculture/agribusiness domain Experience mentoring colleagues and sharing technical knowledge Understanding of Agile methodologies   We offer We offer you professional growth, meaningful projects, open culture, and an outstanding work-life balance! We offer you an opportunity to create the future of a growing, fast-developing, and important sector. We believe that our organizational culture is an important part of enabling you to be successful. We provide a flexible hybrid work model as part of our culture and way of working. Finally, we also believe in curiosity and learning as a lifestyle where you need to unlearn and relearn every day as new possibilities emerge.   Did we get you inspired?   We look forward to your application! Please attach your CV or LinkedIn-profile and we will reach out to you. Interviews will be held on a continuous basis, so we encourage you to apply today.   Hope to hear from you soon!   We perform background checks on all final candidates. Tieto declines calls from recruitment companies. Additional Information At Tieto, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, genders (m/f/d), and walks of life to join our team, as we believe that this fosters an inspiring workplace and fuels innovation. Our commitment to openness, trust, and diversity is at the heart of our mission to create digital futures that benefit businesses, societies, and humanity. Diversity, equity and inclusion | Sustainability | Tieto Stay alert to recruitment scams: • Tieto only communicates via  @tieto.com  email addresses. • We never ask candidates to pay fees or share financial details during recruitment. • If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Tieto, don't respond — verify it via our official careers site. • For more information visit  Important Advisory Regarding Recruitment Fraud | Tieto Blog