GFT Technologies | Germany | 76xxx Karlsruhe | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 05.02.2026 on stepstone.de
Principal Data Platform Architect (m/f/d)
GFT Technologies is a responsible AI-centred global company in the field of digital transformation. We design advanced solutions for data and AI transformation, modernize technology infrastructures and develop next-generation core systems for leading banks, insurance companies, industrial and robotics companies. In close cooperation with our customers, we move borders to exploit their full potential. With sound industry expertise, state-of-the-art technologies and a strong partner network, GFT offers responsible AI-centric solutions that combine technological excellence with high delivery and cost efficiency. This makes us a reliable partner for sustainable business success. With over 12,000 technology experts, we are active in more than 20 countries worldwide and offer career opportunities in the field of leading software innovations. GFT Technologies SE (GFT-XE) is listed in the SDAX of the Deutsche Börse.
Let's Go Beyond!
In the Center of Exellence Data, we develop our capabilities around modern data platforms that make AI-use cases scalable in banking, insurance and industrial environments. As Principal Data Platform Architect (m/w/d), you can successfully implement technically challenging customer projects and develop our portfolio of services. We are all committed to developing together with you to become even better! Our motivated team is looking forward to you and your experience!
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Your tasks Architectural responsibility for enterprise-scale data platforms (Lakehouse/Data Warehouse) - from Discovery & High-Level design to operation/optimization. Technical leadership in projects: you lead engineers, meet architecture/design decisions, ensure quality, cost & time. Platform blueprints & Standards: Reference Architectures, Guardrails, Security/Governance, Cost Management. Databricks key topics: Delta Lake, Spark, Unity Catalog, Workflows/Jobs, MLflow/MLOps. Cloud & Integration: Connection of source systems, real-time and batch pipelines (ELT/ETL), orchestration, observability. Pre-Sales: Value Propositions, Scopings, Expense Assessments, Demos/PoCs, Thought Leadership. Enablement & Mentoring: Coaching for Engineers/Consultants, Communities of Practice, Review by Designs/Code.
That's what you bring Senior Data Expert with ≥3 years of databricks practice and ≥7 years of experience with other relevant technologies in the data/cloud environment. Deep knowledge in Azure (ideally also AWS/GCP) - including storage, compute, security & cost control. Strong in data architecture: Lakehouse/DWH, data modeling (dimensional, data vault of advantage), data quality & governance. Practical experience with several of the following technologies: Spark/Delta Lake, SQL/Python, Kafka/Streaming, Airflow/ADF/Fabric Pipelines, dbt, Snowflake/Synapse. CI/CD & IaC (Git, Terraform, Pipelines), MLOps/DataOps (e.g. MLflow), Monitoring/Alerting/Cost Observability.
Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing. Joy of responsibility, clear decision-making and reusable standards.
We offer you Flexible working hours: To optimally arrange family and profession, you can design your working day according to your individual needs. Benefit from individual models, workation and Sabbaticals. Homeoffice: Whether from the office or from another place - mobile work belongs to everyday life for us. Mindset: Open Door, team spirit and flat hierarchies are not Buzzwords in #teamGFT, but lived practice. 12,000 talents worldwide: profit from global exchange with experts from over 20 countries in your area. Continuing training & certifications: take part in training, conferences and certifications. We respond to your individual needs. Location-related extras: Benefit from additional benefits, such as Job Rad, Occupational pensions and much more. Latest technologies: By working with internationally leading corporations and the use of interdisciplinary teams, we work at the heart of time and constantly discuss the latest methods and technologies.
That's what you bring
Senior Data Expert with ≥3 years of databricks practice and ≥7 years of experience with other relevant technologies in the data/cloud environment. Deep knowledge in Azure (ideally also AWS/GCP) - including storage, compute, security & cost control. Strong in data architecture: Lakehouse/DWH, data modeling (dimensional, data vault of advantage), data quality & governance. Practical experience with several of the following technologies: Spark/Delta Lake, SQL/Python, Kafka/Streaming, Airflow/ADF/Fabric Pipelines, dbt, Snowflake/Synapse. CI/CD & IaC (Git, Terraform, Pipelines), MLOps/DataOps (e.g. MLflow), Monitoring/Alerting/Cost Observability.
Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing. Joy of responsibility, clear decision-making and reusable standards.
We offer you
Flexible working hours: To optimally arrange family and profession, you can design your working day according to your individual needs. Benefit from individual models, workation and Sabbaticals. Homeoffice: Whether from the office or from another place - mobile work belongs to everyday life for us. Mindset: Open Door, team spirit and flat hierarchies are not Buzzwords in #teamGFT, but lived practice. 12,000 talents worldwide: profit from global exchange with experts from over 20 countries in your area. Continuing training & certifications: take part in training, conferences and certifications. We respond to your individual needs. Location-related extras: Benefit from additional benefits, such as Job Rad, Occupational pensions and much more. Latest technologies: By working with internationally leading corporations and the use of interdisciplinary teams, we work at the heart of time and constantly discuss the latest methods and technologies. .
Location
 | GFT Technologies | |
| 65760 Karlsruhe | ||
| Germany |
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