Data Platform Solution Architect

We are seeking a talented and experienced Solution Architect specializing in Data platforms to join our team. The role involves working closely with our People & Organisation (P&O) People Analytics to understand their business drives, goals, and objectives, to design and drive solutions.
If you are passionate about leveraging data to drive impactful business decisions and possess a strong background in architecting data solutions, we would love to hear from you - read further and apply now!
This position is a part of the NN DK Employee Referral Bonus Programme.
Let's talk about the role
As our Solution Architect you will play a pivotal role in defining- and leading P&O Data Hub in close collaboration with your colleagues and in alignment with People Analytics objectives. The role is anchored in our HR DD&IT Data Engineering & AI team and has a tight link to our overall architectural discipline.
Responsibilities in the role:

• Collaborate with the People & Organization department to comprehensively understand their data product requirements and align them with business objectives
• Design and architect scalable, high-performance data platforms that effectively support the development of Data Products tailored to specific business requirements
• Take the lead in the end-to-end architectural design of data solutions, covering data ingestion, processing, storage, and access layers, ensuring a robust and efficient infrastructure
• Work closely with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Business Analysts to effectively translate business requirements into technically viable and efficient solutions, promoting seamless collaboration across teams
• Define and implement data governance and security frameworks to uphold the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data assets, ensuring compliance and best practices are adhered to throughout the data lifecycle

Skills we look for
The ideal candidate has a strong desire for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies; excellent problem-solving, and communication skills. Moreover, you have the following requirements:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with a focus on architecting data platforms and solutions, designing and implementing scalable data architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses, and data processing pipelines
• In-depth knowledge of data modelling, ETL processes, data governance, and security principles and proficiency in cloud-based data technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure) and related services.
• Proven experience with AWS S3, Snowflake products, Databricks products and medallion architecture
• Experience in the People & Organisation domain or HR analytics is a plus
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF) are a plus

As a person you have excellent communication, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business and technical teams.
Team waiting for you
You will support our Human Resources Digital Data & IT team (HR DD&IT) where we provide internal IT systems in Novo Nordisk to support our 55,000 colleagues globally and our 5,000 managers. Our goal is to create intuitive user experience and business value for our colleagues using these systems.
HR DD&IT is anchored within Digital, Data & IT (DD&IT) and team members are placed closely to People & Organisation (P&O) teams for optimal collaboration. We partner with P&O as their trusted tech leader creating business value through strong global digital, data and IT solutions. We do this by leveraging strategic, scalable technologies that enhance employee experience and ensure operational excellence.
Join the Novo Nordisk family
At Novo Nordisk, our tech is for life, not just for living. Working at Novo Nordisk is an opportunity to use your tech skills to change people's lives. Learn more on TechLife at Novo Nordisk.
Novo Nordisk is the leading pharmaceutical company within diabetes, located in the Copenhagen area. At Novo Nordisk, we use our skills, dedication, and ambition to help people with diabetes and change their lives. By working with us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to patient care on a global scale. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales - we are all working to make a difference.
Contact
For further information about the role please contact Ann Rasnov at +45 30 75 89 61
Deadline
16 October 2024
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At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.