Senior Data & AI Architect

About the Role

Why SoftwareOne? SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global. The role Data Architect Are you passionate about turning business needs into modern, scalable data architectures? Would you like to work on projects where you can combine solution design, technology, and direct collaboration with clients? This position promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities. You’ll be part of the Data and Artificial Intelligence team, designing and evolving data solutions for diverse client and business environments. In this role, you’ll lead high-impact architecture decisions, translate complex needs into scalable solutions, and help strengthen the practice’s technical standards and capabilities. How a day to day would look like in this role - Define and evolve scalable data, governance, and AI architectures, establishing reusable standards and patterns. - Lead solution design for strategic opportunities, aligning architecture with client needs and business objectives. - Drive architectural decisions across Microsoft Fabric, Azure, AWS, and Databricks, balancing scalability, cost, risk, and business value. - Act as a technical advisor, communicating recommendations to stakeholders and strengthening team capabilities through mentoring and best practices. What we need to see from you - Experience defining and presenting enterprise data architectures, from requirements discovery through solution design and presentation to executive stakeholders. - Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric architectures, including Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Factory, OneLake, Power BI, SQL, and PySpark/Spark. - Ability to design AWS solutions using services such as Amazon S3, AWS Glue, Lake Formation, and Amazon Redshift, and to integrate Databricks as a multi-cloud technology layer. - Advanced knowledge of data governance and data architecture, including Microsoft Purview, data catalogs, data lineage, data classification, and DAMA-DMBOK principles. - Experience designing Generative AI solutions, including RAG, embeddings, vector databases, and formal documentation of architectural decisions. Nice-to-have certifications: - DP-600 or AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate (DEA-C01). - PL-300 as an additional certification. - AI-900 or AWS Certified AI Practitioner. Why join our team? At SoftwareOne, you’ll be part of a global organization that encourages growth, innovation, and meaningful impact. Your development and well-being matter to us, with benefits that include: - Health and well-being. - Continuous learning and career development. - Performance-based incentives and employee share participation. - Flexible and hybrid working models. - Opportunities to participate in global projects. Notice This job posting is intended for future opportunities and does not represent an immediate hiring need. We are always interested in connecting with talented and committed professionals, and we encourage you to apply. By submitting your application, you agree that your information may be stored in our talent database and considered for future opportunities that match your skills and experience. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We will contact you if an opportunity that aligns with your profile becomes available. Job Function Services Accommodations SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com. Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR. At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.