Data Architect

At IT Labs we're passionate about quality and innovation, and we're on a lookout for a Data Architect who shares this passion.

We value professionals who bring a seamless approach to work, have a strong grasp of data architecture principles, and can design scalable solutions that empower data-driven decision-making. A Data Architect at IT Labs understands the critical role of robust data systems across projects of all sizes, possesses a global perspective, and is driven by a continuous desire to learn, innovate, and grow. If you recognize yourself in this description, we invite you to join our team.

Requirements

• Design and maintain scalable, efficient, and resilient data architectures to meet business and technical requirements,
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for enterprise applications and processes,
• Define and implement strategies for data integration, storage, transformation, and distribution,
• Ensure seamless integration of data from multiple sources, including on-premises, cloud platforms, and APIs,
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize database performance, storage, and query execution,
• Establish and enforce data security, privacy, and compliance standards, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA),
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of data flows, architectures, and schemas,
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to align architecture with clients goals,

Technical skills:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data-focused roles, with current expertise at the level of a Data Architect, with demonstrated expertise in designing and managing scalable data systems,
• Expertise in designing and managing relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB),
• Proficiency in data modeling, database design, and data warehousing concepts,
• Hands-on experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud),
• Strong skills in ETL tools and processes for seamless data integration and transformation,
• Familiarity with data streaming tools and real-time processing (e.g., Kafka, Flink),
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R,
• Extensive expertise in modern data platforms, including but not limited to Databricks and Snowflake.
• Deep understanding of data governance, security protocols, and regulatory frameworks,
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and their role in data presentation

Benefits

• Infinite employment contract (options for a Contract role or B2B too)
• Flexible working hours with a 2 hour starting door sliding policy
• 2 days off for wellbeing
• Half day off options
• Reduced working hours for new moms dads for the whole 1st month back at work
• Private health insurance (depending on the years of working experience)
• Referral Bonuses
• Sports Benefit (FitKit App)
• Professional development budget (Certifications, access to e-learning platforms and conferences)
• Working in a highly international environment on a daily basis

• Frequent fun team-building activities, knowledge-sharing sessions, and Friday events drinks!

Our values

We are a company that seeks the best for both our employees and clients, reaching beyond expectations in turning dreams into reality. Our way of working is rooted in our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Proactivity, Innovation, and People), with an expectation that our future colleagues will make these their second nature in their everyday work and life. We don’t ask for perfection, but we do appreciate people motivated to better themselves in every conceivable aspect.

About IT Labs

Founded in 2005, IT Labs is an international software tech company, specializing in purpose and process-driven teams for high-performance, innovation, transformation, and efficiency. Our HQ is in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and we have teams and offices around the world - the US, the UK, the Netherlands, Argentina, Brazil, Serbia, and North Macedonia. We are constantly growing, and we would love for you to become part of our team!