Data Architect

The opportunity At TCR, we know that to deliver smarter ground support solutions, we need the right people with the right expertise. That’s why we’re looking for a Data architect who can help us transform data into value. You’ll play a critical role in our ambition to become a truly data-driven organisation. This is a group-level role based in our headquarters, with hybrid flexibility. We are also open to candidates based in Spain or Malaysia, working in a hybrid or remote setup depending on location. You’ll work closely with a skilled, motivated team to lead the technical design of data architecture across the company, supporting internal decision-making and customer-facing projects alike. snapshot of what you will be doing here Architectural leadership and oversight Take a leading role in shaping data architecture across programmes, helping teams align on sound design choices and long-term consistency. Establish data architectural principles, guardrails, and governance to ensure consistency across systems and domains. Data modelling and design Lead data modelling efforts across operational and analytical domains (OLTP/OLAP), developing conceptual, logical, and physical data models that ensure data integrity and accessibility. Define and enforce data modelling standards that enable seamless integration, analytics, and scalability. Data Platform and Integration Architecture Design and maintain modern Azure-based data platforms, including Data Lake, Data Factory, and Synapse Analytics. Define and implement data pipelines enabling both stream and batch data processing. Experience with streaming data technologies (Kafka, Flink, etc.) is a strong asset. Collaborate with integration teams to define ingestion, transformation, and consumption patterns. Data Strategy and Governance Partner with business, IT, and governance teams to develop and evolve the enterprise data strategy. Participate in defining policies and frameworks for master data management, metadata, and data quality. Ensure architecture solutions comply with security, compliance, and GDPR standards. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical blueprints. Act as a subject matter expert to cross-functional teams on data architecture decisions and trade-offs. Provide strategic input into platform roadmaps and modernization initiatives. Innovation and Continuous Improvement Evaluate emerging tools and Azure capabilities to drive continuous improvement across data ecosystems. Promote automation, reusability, and efficiency in data ingestion, storage, and analytics. Share best practices in data architecture and mentor team members to build internal capability. What success looks like You’ve established reliable, secure, and scalable data pipelines that are used across departments You’ve led architectural decisions that support both current operations and future scalability The team trusts your guidance and sees you as a go-to expert for data-related challenges You've helped raise the data maturity of the business by embedding governance and driving adoption Business users have access to high-quality, well-structured data to make smarter decisions We are looking for someone who Holds a degree (or equivalent experience) in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Has 5years (or more) of experience in data roles such as data modelling, data engineering, analytics engineering, or technical lead roles Demonstrates strong hands-on experience in data modelling and data pipeline design Has practical experience with Azure data services such as Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, and related tools Understands data governance, security, GDPR, and compliance principles, even if not owning them end to end Has experience working on complex data projects within a structured data environment Enjoys working across teams and values shared outcomes over individual ownership Has strong communication skills in English Curious about the bigger picture and eager to grow from strong practitioner into broader architectural thinking Comfortable learning through collaboration, feedback, and exposure to complex environments Why we think you will love working with us You’ll work at our HQ close to the action, decisions, and leadership. No fluff, no red tape. Just freedom to lead and make real impact in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. You’ll join a smart, grounded team that moves fast and backs each other. No egos just results. We show up because the energy’s real. Great conversations, fast decisions, and plenty of fun thanks to our Happiness Team’s regular events and drinks. You’ll grow by doing, shaping what’s next, and being trusted to lead. One team, 30+ countries, shared goals. Work that fits life, not the other way around. And most of all: we live our values: integrity, open-mindedness, accountability, and passion. Every day. Our company At TC