Xebia
Technology
DataPlatformArchitect(Snowflake)
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“Data Platform Architect (Snowflake) at Xebia. Skills: Snowflake architecture, Data platform, Cloud platforms. Own Snowflake-based data platform architecture. Ensure architectural consistency”
Industry & Context.
Resolve dependencies; Decision making under ambiguity
Work permit required, EU region work
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
End-to-end ownership of Snowflake architecture, Architectural consistency and quality, Execution across distributed teams, Technical counterpart for US stakeholders, Translate business objectives to technical plans, Pragmatic architectural decisions, Manage trade-offs, Define and enforce architectural standards, Ensure production readiness, Deep, hands-on Snowflake experience, Deliver large-scale data platforms, Understand modern enterprise data platform architectures, Practical experience data ingestion, Practical experience data transformation, Practical experience data modeling, Hands-on dbt experience, Solid understanding of cloud platforms, Knowledge of security considerations, Knowledge of governance considerations, Knowledge of operational considerations, Full technical ownership without supervision, Confidence working with senior client leadership, Decision-making skills under ambiguity, Delivery-oriented mindset, High accountability, Lead by authority, clarity, execution discipline, Practical AI assistant experience
Nice to Have
Experience supporting early production phases, Experience supporting hypercare phases, Background in regulated environments, Background in data-sensitive environments, Previous Field CTO role, Previous Principal Architect role, Experience applying GenAI in SDLC, Interest in emerging AI-driven practices, Familiarity with agent-based workflows, Familiarity with automation patterns, Familiarity with AI-augmented development, Willingness to explore and experiment
What You'll Do.
Own Snowflake-based data platform architecture
Ensure architectural consistency
Ensure architectural quality
Drive execution across teams
Collaborate with India teams
Act as technical counterpart
Operate in global delivery models
Translate business objectives
Make pragmatic architectural decisions
Manage architectural trade-offs
Resolve cross-team dependencies
Define architectural standards
Enforce architectural standards
Define architectural patterns
Enforce architectural patterns
Define architectural guardrails
Enforce architectural guardrails
Ensure operational robustness
Support rollout phases
Support early production phases
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Distributed teams; Global delivery models; Multiple time zones; India-based teams; US-based stakeholders
Communication Scope
Client leadership communication
Full Job Description
Hello, let’s meet! Who We Are While Xebia is a global tech company, our journey in CEE started with two Polish companies – PGS Software, known for world-class cloud and software solutions, and GetInData, a pioneer in Big Data. Today, we’re a team of 1,000+ experts delivering top-notch work across cloud, data, and software. And we’re just getting started. What We Do We work on projects that matter – and that make a difference. From fintech and e-commerce to aviation, logistics, media, and fashion, we help our clients build scalable platforms, data and AI solutions, and cutting-edge applications to shape the future of tech. Our clients include McLaren, Aviva, Deloitte, Spotify, Disney, ING, UPS, Tesco, Truecaller, AllSaints, Volotea, Schmitz Cargobull, Allegro, InPost, and many, many more. We value smart tech, real ownership, and continuous growth. We use modern, open-source stacks, and we’re proud to be trusted partners of Databricks, dbt, Snowflake, Azure, GCP, and AWS. Fun fact: we were the first AWS Premier Partner in Poland! Beyond Projects What makes Xebia special? Our community. We support tech communities, organize meetups (Software Talks, Data Tech Talks), and have a culture that actively support your growth via Guilds, Labs, and personal development budgets — for both tech and soft skills. It’s not just a job. It’s a place to grow. What sets us apart? Our mindset. Our vibe. Our people. And while that’s hard to capture in text – come visit us and see for yourself. You will be: responsible for end-to-end ownership of the Snowflake-based data platform architecture, from design through production, ensuring architectural consistency and quality across all implementation teams, driving execution across distributed teams, including close collaboration with India-based delivery teams as well as acting as the primary technical counterpart for senior US-based stakeholders - operating in global delivery models across multiple time zones, translating business objectives
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