Sr. Specialist Data Architecture (m/w/x)

What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna's Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.
Job Responsibilities:
We are seeking a visionary and skilled colleague to join our Digitalization & Data Management team. You will take ownership of the architecture and capabilities of our enterprise data platform and ensure it evolves with business needs and technological advancements. You will shape our data landscape, drive innovation and ensure architectural integrity across all data initiatives.
If you are passionate about building robust, scalable data platforms and enjoy working at the intersection of technology and business, we encourage you to apply and look forward to hearing from you! We offer a challenging role in a forward-thinking environment where you can impact our company's digital future.
Your tasks

• Own the Architecture: Take full ownership of the data platform architecture, ensuring it aligns with business goals and IT strategy
• Develop Capabilities: Systematically enhance the platform's core capabilities to meet evolving business requirements
• Manage Tools: Evaluate, introduce and manage tools and technologies that support the data platform ecosystem
• Document Components: Ensure comprehensive documentation of all architectural components and their interconnections
• Understand the Big Picture: Maintain a deep understanding of the overall data architecture and how individual components integrate
• Provide Technical Guidance: Serve as the go-to expert for data platform-related topics, offering guidance across teams and projects
• Represent in Projects: Advocate for architectural standards and data principles in cross-functional projects
• Design Solutions: Ensure that solution designs are consistent with architectural guidelines and data governance principles
• Collaborate Externally: Work closely with external solution architects and delivery managers to align implementation strategies
• Support Implementation: Assist external partners in integrating and deploying solutions within the platform
• Promote Innovation: Drive the adoption of innovative technologies and best practices within the data platform domain

Who we are looking for

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related technical field - HTL/FH/TU
• Several years of experience in data architecture, platform engineering or enterprise IT architecture
• Strong knowledge of modern data platforms (e.g. Databricks), cloud architectures (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and data integration patterns
• Familiarity with data governance, data modeling and metadata management
• Experience with tools and technologies such as data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines and orchestration frameworks
• Experience in setting up and leading virtual organizations or communities
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and practices
• Fluent in German and English

Your preferred qualifications

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional, international environment
• Excellent communication, presentation and organization skills
• Ability to efficiently plan and allocate resources

Site Benefits

• Mobility offers and parking spaces - Arriving at work is easy!
• Home office and Flextime models - Magna offers you a specific framework for this!
• Career, Training & Development - Develop your full potential with us!
• Everyday employee benefits, sport events, hiking and many other activities - Exclusively for you!
• Canteen, our café and shops - Our catering offers for you!
• Childcare offers - Our offer for your children!
• Holistic health programs and multiple on-site consulting services - Magna supports!
• Sustainability Programs - Work and live responsibly!

Your profile matters!
Based on your qualifications, professional experience, and the tasks that await you, we will agree on your actual salary. Your minimum salary starts at € 4.270 gross per month (14 x p.a.) based on full-time employment (38,5 hours per week). Depending on your specific professional experience, there is a corresponding willingness to overpay.
And now: It's your turn!
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Please include your CV. As we are excited to learn more about you, please also submit a covering letter.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us
Mischinger Viktoria, +43 664 8840 4977
Recruiting/Talent Attraction
Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH & Co KG
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Steyr