About the Role
We're passionate about using technology to drive sustainability. Join us as a Data Architect for Technology Architecture at Ramboll Tech and help us become the leading Tech-Enabled Partner for Sustainable Change. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Data Architect to partner with our Architecture, Engineering and Consulting Global Business Areas, who thrives in aligning technology roadmap and strategies with business goals, to drive growth and operational excellence.
You will join Technology Architecture in Ramboll Tech, working closely with the Enterprise architects, Product architects, AI & Digital products chapter. You will partner with Data product and platform owners and Innovation and Digital Transformation Directors—who drive digitalisation, innovation, and scaling of digital solutions & products across their respective business domains. As our Data Architect, you will play a key role in transforming data into a strategic asset, by ensuring it is well-structured, governed and leveraged effectively for business growth. As we operate in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), you can expect a considerable focus on building Engineering data warehouses (EDWH).
Business Needs / Responsibilities
•Translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable, and secure data architectures aligned with enterprise data strategy
•Unlock new revenue streams and optimise operational efficiency by leveraging Enterprise Data Architecture and implementing AI-enabled solutions
•Lead the design and implementation of scalable, robust and secure data systems using modern data stack technologies
•Ensure data architecture is aligned with business objectives; improve overall data quality, including ease of access and use of data assets
•Define information and data architecture as part of overall business and technology strategy
•Design and implement integration solutions connecting disparate business systems and data sources for seamless data flow
•Work with data platform teams to design and implement operating models supporting efficient data processing, integrations, reporting and AI model deployment and execution
•Design and develop data models supporting business processes, analytics and reporting requirements, optimised for performance and scalability
•Engage with technology providers to understand critical, data-relevant technology roadmaps; evaluate innovative solutions against business goals and enterprise-wide data strategy
•Own and evolve Ramboll Tech's enterprise data architecture, including data principles, target-state models, and data architecture standards across platforms and products
•Lead the data architectural design transforming data ecosystems into scalable, AI-ready data products that drive strategic business value and operational excellence
•Establish, document, and enforce data architecture standards, data modelling guidelines, and best practices across the organisation
•Define and maintain enterprise and domain data models
•Shape data products, contracts, and interoperability patterns
•Guide data platform usage (e.g. DWH / EDWH / Fabric / analytics layers)
•Ensure integration points adhere to strict data protection standards across multi-geo environments
•Implement frameworks for data lineage, data cataloging, and automated observability to ensure trust and reliability in data pipelines
•Maintain repositories representing data elements including entities, relationships and attributes, information flows, and business glossary
•Contribute to architectural governance by reviewing data-related designs, guiding teams, and ensuring alignment with Ramboll's target architecture
•Collaborate closely with data governance teams to embed data quality, security, and compliance (e.g., GDPR) into data integration pipelines and architectural designs
•Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product owners, data scientists, data engineers and other SME colleagues in Ramboll Tech, to understand data requirements and deliver solutions
•Work with enterprise architects, product architects, developers and engineers to operationalise data architecture and build robust and scalable technology stacks and platforms for digital and analytic solutions
•Continuously evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve data engineering processing efficiency and effectiveness
Requirements
•Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
•5+ years of professional experience in data architecture, with a strong focus on cloud architecture, data integration and data modelling
•Deep understanding of the modern data stack and its components
•Previous engagement in establishing data architecture and data governance
•Experience in leading data modelling, database design, data warehousing, master data management, data governance practices
•Strong skills in data modelling, ETL processes and data integration, having worked with data platform teams
•Experience in securing and protection of sensitive information
•Experience in AEC industry is great to have
•Developed data pipelines to extract, transform, and load engineering platform data for analysis and reporting
•Experience in implementing decentralized data products within a Data Mesh architecture
•Proven experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, GCP or AWS
•Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design innovative solutions to complex data challenges
•Knowledge of Data Modelling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical), Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Data Mesh, Data Governance, Metadata Management, Master Data Management
•Skilled in leading the lifecycle of production-grade data products, from conceptual modelling to deployment and continuous optimization
•Familiarity with the DAMA Data Management Framework (DAMA-DMBOK) and its application in managing data as a strategic asset
•Understanding of engineering platforms and data integration with engineering systems (great to have)
•Advanced knowledge of data modelling tools, data lakes, SQL, and pipeline design
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
•Proficient in Microsoft Fabric platform (great to have)
•Relevant certifications in cloud technologies are a plus, such as Data Engineering certifications, Databricks certifications
We encourage you to apply even if your profile does not meet all the requirements for the role. We are looking for a diverse range of experiences, skills, and interests to enrich our team.
What Defines Us
Curiosity, optimism, ambition, empathy. Our team at Ramboll Tech is currently on a steep growth trajectory while maintaining a strong team culture and delivering solutions to our colleagues and clients.
Conditions
Our team culture is crucial to us; that's why we take time daily to exchange ideas and discuss our work priorities. We support each other when facing challenges and foster a strong team spirit. We aim to learn and grow continuously from one another. We value diversity, and although we're not perfect, we regularly engage in open discussions about how we can improve in this area. Our current hybrid work approach focuses on adapting to different needs, including increased flexibility that works best for our global teams and individuals, with as much autonomy as possible.
About Ramboll
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape.
Ramboll Tech / GBA Innovation and Digital Transformation accelerates innovation and digital transformation for the entire Ramboll Group/GBA and directs all AI initiatives within the company. We digitally enable and co-create with Ramboll's world-class experts to deliver solutions that drive sustainable change for our clients and society. This includes collaborating with Global Business Areas and Enabling Functions at Ramboll on their digital journey, developing proprietary AI and digital products for Ramboll and our clients, following our product life cycle. Ramboll Tech also works on larger technology projects within Ramboll and provides world-class Technology Operations. Ramboll Tech currently has over 300 employees globally, with strongholds across Nordics, Germany, the USA, and India. We are looking to quickly expand in key areas across Europe and the globe.
How to Apply
We don't require a cover letter—just send us your current CV (preferably without a photo) through our application tool, and we're eager to get to know you better in a conversation. Questions can be directed to Florence Henriet at [email protected].
