Head of Data - Platform Architecture

July 15

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Exadel

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SaaS • Telecommunications • Healthcare

Exadel is a technology consulting company that offers services in AI & data management, digital experience, digital products, and serious gaming. It provides end-to-end digital transformation solutions tailored to industries such as telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, and high tech. Exadel works with clients to elevate their business through innovative software solutions, transforming business operations with technology expertise. The company is known for its ability to position businesses for digital leadership by collaborating with domain and technology leaders globally.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1997

☁️ SaaS

📡 Telecommunications

📋 Description

• We are looking for an exceptional Head of Data & Platform Architecture to lead and grow Exadel’s global Data, Analytics, and AI Architecture capability. • This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for defining, building, and delivering modern, scalable, and future-proof data and platform architectures that drive transformation for both Exadel and its clients across industries. • This role combines technical excellence, strategic vision, client delivery leadership, and commercial impact—serving as a key pillar in establishing Exadel as a world-class Data & AI consulting partner. • Define and lead the global Data & Platform Architecture strategy—ensuring alignment with emerging trends, client demands, and Exadel’s growth ambitions. • Build, grow, and manage a high-performing team of Data Architects, Platform Architects, and Solution Designers (initial team size: 3–6), fostering talent development and innovation. • Represent Exadel externally as a thought leader in the architecture and data modernization space—participating in industry forums, client pitches, and market shaping.

🎯 Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in Enterprise Data Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Platform Engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles. • Deep expertise in: • Cloud-native data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). • Modern data architectures (Lakehouse, Data Mesh, Fabric, Real-Time/Streaming). • DataOps, DevOps, MLOps principles. • Big Data, Advanced Analytics, and AI/ML enablement. • Strong background in Data Modelling: • Design and development of conceptual, logical, and physical data models. • Expertise in dimensional modelling (Star Schema, Snowflake Schema) and normalized OLTP models. • Hands-on experience with data modelling tools such as Erwin, PowerDesigner, dbt, SQL Developer Data Modeler, etc. • Solid experience in ETL/ELT design, including: • Source-to-Target Mapping (STM). • Data integration patterns (batch, real-time, micro-batch). • Pipeline orchestration and performance optimization. • Proven experience delivering large-scale data transformation, cloud migration, and modernization programmes in complex enterprise environments, ideally in a consulting or advisory capacity. • Exceptional ability to develop reference architectures, technology roadmaps, and reusable frameworks. • Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate technical complexity into clear business narratives for executives and non-technical audiences. • Strategic visionary thinker combined with hands-on technical credibility. • Strong team leadership and coaching capabilities. • Passionate about technology innovation, AI-readiness, and client success. • Commercially savvy with the ability to shape value-driven architecture offerings.

🏖️ Benefits

• Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more. • Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.