Data Architect

About Flora Food Group

We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.  

Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.  

Location: Warsaw or Katowice, Poland 

Hybrid work 

About the position: 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Architect to support the design and implementation of data architecture solutions within Upfield. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring that our systems are optimized from a data architecture, data management, governance, and analytics perspective, with a particular focus on data distribution and analytics architecture. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of data structures (predominantly SAP) data modelling techniques, and integration methods, ideally within an FMCG environment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide support to projects with regard to data architecture, 
• Support the design and development of (predominantly SAP) data models, schemas, and data distribution solutions to support business requirements.
• Ensure the data model and architecture effectively support the business requirements whilst maintaining standards and best practice.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and developers to understand data needs and requirements.
• Support the design of data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the integrity, security, and quality of data in conjunction with our data Stewards.
• Define and maintain data architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices for key systems.
• Evaluate and recommend SAP data management tools and technologies to enhance data processing, storage, and anaytics capabilities, as well as drive data archiving practices 
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams on data-related issues and challenges.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in data architecture and analytics (Mainly Fabric/Synapse based).
• Serve as a subject matter expert on SAP data architecture, 

So, what does it take to be successful in this role? 

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

Proven experience (5 years) working as an Data Architect or in a similar role, with a focus on data modelling , architecture, Integration and Analytics. Ideally in a FMCG.

Understanding of SAP data structures, including S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, and other SAP modules, and Data Analytics.

Strong knowledge of SAP data integration techniques, including SAP Data Services, SAP PI/PO, and SAP Cloud Integration/BTP/Datasphere and Boomi.

Experience operating within a data governance framework

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design complex data solutions to meet business requirements.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Role has excellent growth potential, particularly around SAP ecosystem, and Azure Fabric

What’s next?

If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! 

We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.  

Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.  

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