Data Architect
Build. Test. Deliver. Enjoy at Pepco!
About the role
At Pepco, we’re growing fast and building our Tech Hub in Porto to support our business across Europe.
We are looking for a Data Architect to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for the enterprise data architecture, including data models, interfaces, and integration patterns. You will also define how data is structured, stored, governed, secured, and consumed across systems and applications, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with business and technology strategies.
If you like things simple, practical and with real ownership, you’ll fit right in.
What you’ll be doing
- Facilitates requirements for data architecture
- Identifies needs and possibilities for improving data architecture
- Interviews stakeholders and develops data architecture roadmap for success given project prioritization and budget
- Documents detailed requirements
- Conceptualizes, documents and presents creative data architecture solutions
- Analyzes system and technical issues to implement interfaces and enterprise data model aligned with strategic IT direction
- Provides technology leadership and oversight on design, development and implementation of data architecture solutions
- Develops roadmaps and blueprints for data architecture
- Formulates and recommends standards for achieving required performance and efficiency
- Documents detailed configurations and design specifications
- Develops specifications for interfaces from existing to new systems
- Plans and documents project objectives, tasks, timelines, budgets and work assignments; manages resource allocation and participates in project implementation
- Guides the development of interfaces and enterprise data models based on long range plans and vision
- In coordination with the group of Architects, researches and makes recommendations relative to new technologies
- Provides guidance to projects and teams in the area of data models and architecture
- Participates in implementation of approved solutions that are aligned with technical design standards/architecture, business plans and long term strategy for data architecture
- Recommends appropriate technologies to support the implementation of Enterprise data model roadmap
- Participates in the planning for retirement of obsolete solutions
- Tracks the realization of benefits from interfaces and enterprise data models and communicates progress against baseline plans
- Develops business cases for proposed solutions
- Tracks the realization of benefits from implemented solutions
- Communicates progress against baseline plans
- Manages process of sign off on all stages, from analysis to execution
- Coordinates sign-off process for particular solutions from analysis to execution
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. Master's degree would be a plus.
- 3+ years in a data architecture role.
- Advanced knowledge of data management regulations, compliance requirements and industry best practices.
- Strong understanding of emerging IT technologies and their application to data management.
- Advanced knowledge of retail-specific data architecture, including data volumes and industry-specific characteristics.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and data management technologies.
- Advanced expertise in MS SQL Server (SSAS, SSIS, SSRS), relational databases and data warehousing.
- Advanced knowledge of Databricks and Lakehouse architectures.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure (hardware and software) and software development lifecycles and methodologies.
- Basic knowledge of retail business processes and ITIL frameworks.
- Familiarity with remote diagnostics, PC hardware and peripherals, and Windows operating systems (server and desktop).
- Advanced level of English, both written and spoken.
What we offer
- Hybrid model: 2 days remote / 3 days onsite
- Office based in Porto: 📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nn7hc6uYrmPiT8Fc9
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- Health insurance from the month after joining
- Meal allowance
- Employee discount in Pepco stores in Portugal
- Learning and development opportunities
- International exposure and collaboration across markets
- A simple, down-to-earth culture where people support each other
About Pepco
Pepco is one of Europe’s fastest-growing retail companies, with thousands of stores and millions of customers visiting us every month. Behind that growth, there’s a team of people who make things happen. We keep things simple, we focus on results, and we support each other to get there. At Pepco, no two days are the same. And that’s exactly how we like it.
Interested? Apply now and be part of building something new in Porto!