Enterprise Data Architect

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As an Enterprise Data Architect based in Europe, you will help shape Arxada's digital future by transforming data into a strategic business asset. The role can be based in Barcelona with a hybrid working model, or fully remote from another European location. Working across IT and business teams, you will define scalable data architectures, enable AI and analytics capabilities, and ensure data is trusted, secure, and accessible across the enterprise.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence enterprise-wide decision-making and drive innovation through modern data solutions.

Essential Job Functions

• Define and deliver the enterprise data strategy and architecture roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives across the organization.
• Design, govern, and continuously improve enterprise data models, standards, and architecture principles to enable trusted and scalable data solutions.
• Architect modern data platforms and solutions for data collection, integration, storage, processing, and analytics using cloud technologies and enterprise systems.
• Lead the design of robust data integration frameworks, including APIs, ETL/ELT pipelines, and streaming solutions that connect complex business and operational environments.
• Partner with business stakeholders, data engineers, analysts, security teams, and application owners to ensure seamless end-to-end data usability and governance.
• Embed security, privacy, and compliance requirements into all data architecture designs and ensure data is managed as a critical business asset.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, architecture patterns, and industry trends to support innovation and continuous improvement.
• Champion data architecture best practices and foster a culture where data-driven decision making enables operational excellence and business growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics/Statistics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Management, or related enterprise data leadership roles.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments and knowledge of OSIsoft PI System are required.
• Strong expertise in data modelling, database design, data governance, metadata management, and modern data architecture principles.
• Experience designing cloud-based data solutions and working with technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Power BI, SAP, and enterprise data platforms.
• Deep understanding of data integration patterns, APIs, ETL/ELT processes, and scalable data platforms.
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams, influence stakeholders, and translate complex business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Business fluent English; relevant certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are advantageous.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

• Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
• Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.