Solution Designer Data Platform

AccentureLet there be change
Permanent
Senior (10+ years)
Requires work permit
Languages: Required: English | Nice to have: French

Description

<!--block-->At Accenture Digital Core, we help clients continuously innovate at speed and at scale, combining deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver meaningful transformation. You will bring innovation, intelligence and experience together to shape robust, secure and scalable digital solutions.
  • <!--block-->Architect and evolve enterprise-scale data platforms, defining standards for data integration, storage, processing and governance across cloud environments
  • <!--block-->Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end data governance frameworks, embedding quality, lineage and classification by design
  • <!--block-->Engage with C-level and senior client stakeholders to translate business requirements into data architecture strategies and roadmaps
  • <!--block-->Drive thought leadership on data platform trends, emerging technologies and best practices across internal and client-facing forums
  • <!--block-->Mentor and guide senior and junior engineers, setting technical direction and ensuring architectural consistency across delivery teams
  • <!--block-->Own the enterprise data architecture, including reference architectures, design patterns and platform standards
  • <!--block-->Define governance, security and compliance principles across data platforms, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR, sector-specific regulations)
  • <!--block-->Establish data modeling standards, metadata management strategies and master data management frameworks
  • <!--block-->Act as the primary escalation point for architectural decisions, platform issues and cross-team dependencies
  • <!--block-->Lead architecture reviews, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient and aligned with business and technology strategy
  • <!--block-->Build and maintain trusted relationships with client architecture and technology leadership

Requirements

  • <!--block-->University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or comparable field
  • <!--block-->10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering or data platforms in complex enterprise environments
  • <!--block-->Deep expertise in cloud data architectures, preferably Azure (Data Lake Gen2, Synapse, Purview, Azure Data Factory)
  • <!--block-->Strong command of data governance, data quality and master data management frameworks (e.g. DMBOK)
  • <!--block-->Proven experience designing and delivering multi-environment, multi-domain data platforms at scale
  • <!--block-->Track record of engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and translating strategy into architecture
  • <!--block-->Professional English C1 level (spoken and written – mandatory)
  • <!--block-->Strong collaboration skills within distributed and cross-functional teams
  • <!--block-->Proactive mindset with a high sense of ownership and accountability
  • <!--block-->Structured approach to incident and problem management
  • <!--block-->Ability to prioritize workload efficiently in a dynamic environment
  • <!--block-->Must own a valid work permit or EU/Schengen Space Nationality to legally work in Portugal
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Nice to have

  • <!--block-->Experience in regulated industries (e.g. financial services, energy, utilities)
  • <!--block-->French and/or Dutch language skills
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Perks

  • <!--block-->Health insurance
  • <!--block-->Life insurance and pension plan programs
  • <!--block-->Free medical services at the office (Physician, Nutritionist, Psychologist)
  • <!--block-->Wellness programs
  • <!--block-->Flexben Program (support for education, kindergarten, training, technology, health)
  • <!--block-->Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • <!--block-->Personalized training paths and access to Udemy and Pluralsight platforms
  • <!--block-->Flex-ability program (financial and flexible support for people with disabilities)
  • <!--block-->Special banking conditions
  • <!--block-->Hybrid working model
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