Principal Data Architect

--- base: meta-keywords: meta-viewport: width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0 title: Principal Data Architect ---   Principal Data Architect ======================== Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and . We are a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in our DNA. We're trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future – to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrow’s markets, customers, and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses.   If you share our values and want to do the best work, for the right reasons, we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.   Role   As a Principal Data Architect, you will provide strategic guidance and long-term vision across data and AI, working closely with our clients to solve complex data challenges, from platform modernisation and governance to real-time architectures and AI operationalization. You will design and deliver data architectures and strategies that are fit for purpose, balancing technical rigour with business value, while bringing the curiosity and conviction to challenge conventional thinking and push the boundaries of what data and AI can do for our clients.   How you’ll make impact Trusted Advisor: You guide our clients towards successful solutions to their data challenges. You'll lead design sessions, architecture reviews, proof-of-concept projects and evaluation of new data technologies and vendors. Early Engagement & Vision: You take part in pre-sales and sales activities to help create a compelling vision for our clients' data s