Technical Architect - Data Technology

Wat ga je doen?

As a Technical Architect responsible for the domain of Data Technology at Tata Steel Nederland (TSN), your role encompasses investigating new opportunities, advising project teams, conducting proof of concepts, and influencing stakeholders. You will be tasked with developing technology roadmaps for the coming years, specifically focusing on the technical design of the Data landscape aligned with TSN's strategic direction. Your expertise will guide the direction of projects and solutions, ensuring scalability and the delivery of robust, high-performance solutions.

In this dynamic role, collaboration with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders, is essential. You will engage in various activities and work closely with both external IT partners and internal departments, many of which have their own development teams, particularly in the manufacturing domain.

Your strategic influence extends to senior business stakeholders, ensuring strong engagement and aligning project deliveries with longer-term strategic goals. The optimization of the existing data architecture, delivery of reusable services, and identification of cost-saving opportunities within TSN’s policies and standards are part of your commitment to enhancing efficiency. The role-holder makes crucial decisions or provides relevant information/knowledge to make decisions about system design, platform selection, security protocols, and data management. By creating technology standards, assess the feasibility of new solutions, and decide on the integration of emerging technologies to meet organizational goals and optimize overall IT performance.

Given the diverse IT landscape at TSN, the ability to transition between state-of-the-art big data concepts and traditional data storage and processing is crucial. While a significant portion of the IT infrastructure remains on-premises, the ongoing Cloud Migration initiative is a key focus.

The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of various Data technologies while also demonstrating a commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest developments and demonstrating flexibility and eagerness to learn.

Herken jij jezelf hierin?

• You preferbaly have a degree (ideally masters), in Information Technology, Computer Data Science, Data and Analytics, or a related field and/or will have at least 5 years of full-time, professional experience where the major duties include information modelling and information flow management, database design, team management/leadership, data operations, maintenance, ETL, and automation.
• Ability to guide solution design and architecture aligning with business requirements and proven involvement in digitalization programs and the development of enterprise-wide IT solutions.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of most common data modelling concepts applied in data warehousing, along with proficiency in modelling tools such as ER/Studio, SPARX SQL Database Modeler, or equivalent.
• Familiarity and hands-on experience with a range of technologies, including Microsoft Azure SQL, Microsoft Azure Data Lake Storage, APIs, Python, Java, SQL, DB2, Data Engineering, Databricks, Talend ETL, Apgar Data Catalog, Informatica MDM, Azure Data Services, Oracle Databases, and Tibco Data Virtualization.

Wat bieden wij jou?

This role is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to contribute towards shaping TSN’s sustainable steel-making future, by providing architectural thought leadership on Data Technology.

You can also expect: 

• one-year contract with a prospective of permanent contract.
• A salary up to 7945 euros gross excluding allowance, depending on knowledge and experience;
• a role in which you can be a company expert by bringing forth technological insights based on detailed research analyses. These insights are utilized in  innovative process and product development projects.
• plenty of growth opportunities within Tata Steel.
• variable bonus, fixed end of the year bonus of 2% and 8% holiday allowance.
• minimum of 26 vacation days and 11.5 days ADV.
• excellent benefits including average salary scheme pension.

Wat is jouw werkomgeving?

The role of Technical Architect – Data Technology, is situated within the Technical Architecture team, part of the Enterprise Architecture & Digital Technology Platforms department of the Tata Steel Nederland IT function (TSN IT). 

The Enterprise Architecture department oversees the strategic alignment and integration of technology  within the organization. Comprising three distinct teams, it includes Technical Architecture, which focuses on the IT Technology; Business & Application Architecture, which aligns technology with business objectives and processes; and Digital Platform Technology, responsible for developing and maintaining digital platforms and solutions. Together, these teams collaborate to ensure that the organization's technology landscape supports its overall goals, enhances efficiency, and drives innovation.

The Technical Architecture team develops and maintains a coherent technical architecture and a consistent set of technical standards, policies and guidelines, aligned to the Enterprise Architecture direction for Tata Steel Nederland (TSN). The team’s objective is to design the future, and optimise the existing, technical landscape, to ensure that it is secure, sustainable, and sufficiently agile, to meet the evolving application, data, and collaboration requirements. The team is comprised of specialist architects, with deep knowledge of technologies, capabilities and trade-offs, in various technical domains such as; Analytics, AI, SAP Technology, Container, Application Development, Application Automation, Digital Workplace, Software Generated AI, Application Integration, Network, Security Technology, Core Infrastructure and Identity & Access Management.

Solliciteren of meer weten?

Are you excited about this job? Then we’re looking forward to your application. If you have any questions please contact Stefan Langerak, Corporate Recruiter, Stefan.langerak@tatasteeleurope.com.

An assessment may be part of the application procedure.

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