- Define and maintain the target architecture of the data platform (ingest, storage, processing, serving, governance, observability).
- Design architecture based on Lakehouse / Medallion architecture with clearly defined layers and responsibilities.
- Establish architectural standards, patterns, and guardrails for platform and domain teams.
- Make key architectural decisions regarding technologies, integrations, and platform evolution.
- Ensure the platform architecture supports: autonomy of domain teams, the concept of Data Products and data contracts, scaling of Data Mesh initiatives across the organization, design the platform as an enabler, not a bottleneck for domains.
- Design a security-by-design architecture, including:
- data access control implemented at the data platform level,
- segregation by layers and data scope,
- standard access at table and view level,
- column-level masking in special cases.
- Ensure the architecture complies with:
- regulatory requirements,
- compliance standards,
- risk and audit requirements.
- Closely collaborate with NN Group in terms of:
- alignment of local architecture with group standards and reference data architecture,
- adoption and local adaptation of centrally developed platform components (L1/L2),
- participation in group-level architectural initiatives and decision forums.
- Work closely with Data Governance functions (locally and within the group), including:
- embedding governance requirements into architecture (governance by design),
- supporting metadata management, lineage, data quality, and access management,
- co-defining standards for Data Products within the Data Mesh model.
- Act as a bridge between:
- NN Group strategy and standards,
- local business needs,
- technical teams (Platform, Data Engineering, Security).
- Work closely with:
- Platform Engineers,
- Data Engineers,
- Data Architects / Data Modelers,
- Security, Risk, and Compliance teams.
- Act as the design authority for platform and cross-domain solutions.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in data platform architecture.
- Experience in designing cloud-based platforms (preferably Azure).
- Strong knowledge of:
- Azure (networking, security, identity, cost management),
- Azure Databricks,
- data integration (batch & streaming),
- Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience with tools and concepts related to:
- Data Governance and metadata management (e.g., Collibra),
- data quality and observability.
- Strong system thinking and long-term architectural mindset.
- Experience in balancing domain autonomy vs. central control.
- Deep understanding of non-functional requirements: security, performance, availability, cost.
- Ability to clearly communicate with both technical and business stakeholders (including senior management).
- Strong decision-making skills and ability to defend architectural decisions.
- Maturity in working within a complex, regulated corporate environment.
- English level: C1.
- Owner of the data platform architecture.
- Key partner for NN Group and Data Governance.
- Central decision-making authority for data and platform architecture.
- We work in a hybrid model, and our office is located in beautiful, green Powiśle.
- We care about your health and future — you can benefit from Medicover, Multisport, and insurance coverage.
- You’ll get access to a benefits platform, where you can choose perks and discounts tailored to your needs.
- We invest in your growth, so you’ll have access to training, webinars, and webcasts.
- For new dads, we offer two additional weeks of paid paternity leave.
- You’ll enjoy discounts on Samsung products.
- Into sports? Taking care of yourself? Great — you can join our sports community.
- Prefer commuting by bike? Go for it — we provide excellent cycling infrastructure.
Skills Required
- Minimum 7 -10 years of experience in data platform architecture
- Experience in designing cloud-based platforms (preferably Azure)
- Strong knowledge of Azure components
- Experience with Data Governance and metadata management tools
What We Do
NN Group is an international financial services company, active in 11 countries, with a strong presence in a number of European countries and Japan. Our roots lie in the Netherlands, with a rich history of more than 175 years. With our 16,000 employees, NN Group provides retirement services, pensions, insurance, banking and investments to approximately 19 million customers. NN Group includes Nationale-Nederlanden, NN, ABN AMRO Insurance, Movir, AZL, BeFrank, OHRA and Woonnu. NN Group opened for trading on 2 July 2014 on Euronext Amsterdam under the symbol ‘NN’ after its initial public offering (IPO). For more than 175 years, our company has merged, grown and changed, but the core of who we are has remained the same. At NN Group, we put our resources, expertise, and networks to use for the well-being of our customers, the advancement of our communities, the preservation of our planet, and for the promotion of a stable, inclusive, and sustainable economy. Our purpose is to help people care for what matters most to them. Because what matters to them matters to us.
