Senior Data Architect
Core
Design authority for the data architecture underpinning a Command Centre and Control Tower, enabling near real-time operational visibility and exception management.
Role type
Senior IC data technical architect
Builds
Target-state data architecture, canonical models, event/entity designs, semantic/KPI layers, and data quality frameworks for a Control Tower (via careerplan.io/jobs/R199527-senior-data-architect-at-maersk)
Domain
Enterprise data architecture, real-time operational visibility, control tower systems
Required skills
Data architecture design, dimensional/event/state modelling, cloud data platforms, streaming/event-driven architectures, SQL, data quality governance, lineage design, capacity planning
Preferred skills
DAMA-DMBOK or TOGAF certification, experience with control tower/command centre solutions
Technologies
Cloud data platforms, lakehouse, warehouse, medallion-style design, CDC, message/event platforms, API
Responsibilities
Define target-state data architecture and transition roadmap; design canonical cross-domain data layers; architect real-time and batch ingestion patterns; design semantic and KPI layers; establish data quality rules and lineage; translate architecture into sprint-ready designs; mentor data engineers on patterns and standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
