Data Architect

Project overview

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Data Architect to strategically plan the migration of an existing Business Intelligence platform, define a future-proof target architecture, and ensure a smooth transition to a modern BI solution.

The project focuses on evaluating and strategically planning the migration of an existing Business Intelligence platform from MicroStrategy to a solution based on Apache Superset. This includes analyzing the current system landscape, defining the target architecture, identifying potential migration risks, and developing a strategic roadmap to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.

Responsibilities

• You will analyze the existing MicroStrategy system landscape, including architecture, data flows, integrations, and reporting components.
• You will define the future BI target architecture based on the PLAIN platform and Apache Superset.
• You will develop a holistic end-to-end migration strategy, considering technical, organizational, and operational aspects.
• You will assess migration risks, dependencies, and appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• You will develop strategic recommendations and decision documents for management.
• You will work closely with technical and business stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• You will contribute your expertise to the performance optimization, scalability, and long-term sustainability of the BI platform.

Requirements

Nice-to-haves:

What awaits you:

• At least 7 years of professional experience as a Data Architect, Senior BI Consultant, Data & Analytics Consultant, BI Solution Architect, or BI Migration Lead.
• An EU-recognized university degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Familiarity with MicroStrategy in enterprise environments.
• Solid experience with Business Intelligence platforms, Data Warehouses, ETL processes, SQL-based analysis solutions including Apache Superset, and enterprise reporting and analytics.
• Knowledge of the Talend Data Management Platform (DMP) or the willingness and ability to quickly familiarize yourself with it.
• Experience with the PLAIN platform or the ability to quickly familiarize yourself with its architecture and functionalities.
• Experience in customer-oriented consulting, including requirements analysis, conducting workshops, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience in optimizing the performance and scalability of BI platforms with increasing system load.
• Understanding of the MicroStrategy SDK, including the integration of reports, dashboards, dossiers, and analytics content into web or CMS environments.
• Experience with BI modernization, migration, or transformation projects.
• Solid understanding of data architectures, target architecture design, and migration planning methods, including migration strategies and roadmap development.
• Experience in defining data migration strategies, migration waves, risks, dependencies, and rollback scenarios.
• Knowledge in Data Governance, data sovereignty, compliance, and IT security, especially in regulated environments.
• Willingness and suitability to undergo an extended security check (Ü2), if required.
• Very good German and English language skills.
• Proven experience with migrating from MicroStrategy to Apache Superset or other modern BI platforms.
• Experience with projects in the public sector, federal agencies, government institutions, or highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of the processes and compliance requirements of German public administration.
• Experience in strategic consulting projects that go beyond pure technical implementation.
• Knowledge in modernizing cloud-based analytics solutions and in BI platform consolidation programs.
• You can choose between permanent full-time employment or a B2B collaboration.
• As a permanent employee, you benefit from statutory pension and health insurance, as well as up to 28 days of vacation.
• You can expect continuously new, exciting projects through our broad project portfolio.
• You will be supported from the beginning with mentoring and structured onboarding programs.
• You will work with leading companies from industries such as FinTech, Healthcare, Automotive, Retail, and Telecommunications.
• You can expect regular career and development opportunities, as well as salary adjustments and cost coverage for certifications such as AWS or PMP.

Project details

• Start: 2027-02
• Remote: remote
• Location: Zürich, Schweiz, CH
• Languages: German, English