The posting
We are seeking a Data Architect / Data Solution Architect to design data architectures, develop data solutions, establish data governance standards, and support data engineering and analytics initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Advocate for the client and provide thought leadership in data analytics and data engineering. Understand functional and non-functional requirements to define the holistic data management system architecture. Demonstrate compelling business value to the client through data architecture and solutions aligned with business scenarios. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outline data management standards, guidelines, governing principles, and policies aligned with client requirements. Identify use cases, document process flows and data flows, outline the data management approach, and define data models. Specify data compliance, regulations, and access methods aligned with requirements. Create data reference architectures and frameworks. Participate in pre-sales activities, proposal creation, solution design, and project delivery. Participate in a learning culture where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Requirements What are we looking for: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent overseas degree. Three years of progressive practical experience in the relevant field may be considered as a substitute for formal education. Possesses over 15 years of practical experience in the IT (Information Technology) field. Bilingual professional capable of performing job duties in both Japanese and English. Must hold Japanese citizenship or possess valid authorization to work in Japan. Possesses over 10 years of practical experience in data analytics architecture and solution design. Preferred Qualifications: Possesses over 10 years of practical experience in data analytics architecture, advanced analytics, data engineering, and data governance. Experience leading large-scale data analytics programs, data solution design, and project delivery. Practical experience with data management and integration tools such as Microsoft Fabric, Informatica, Collibra, and Talend. Practical experience with hyperscaler cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience leading teams and effectively managing client expectations. Practical experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC); experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus. Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team in environments involving diverse stakeholders. Experience working in a global delivery environment, or a willingness to work in such an environment.



