Senior Big Data Architect

Ultra Tendency is an international premier Data Engineering consultancy for Big Data, Cloud, Streaming, IIoT and Microservices. We design, build, and operate large-scale data-driven applications for major enterprises such as the European Central Bank, HUK-Coburg, Deutsche Telekom, and Europe’s largest car manufacturer. Founded in Germany in 2010, UT has developed a reliable client base and now operates 8 branches in 7 countries on 3 continents.

We do more than just leverage tech, we build it. At Ultra Tendency we contribute source code to +20 open-source projects including Ansible, Terraform, NiFi, and Kafka. Our impact on tech and business is there for anyone to see. Enterprises seek out Ultra Tendency because we solve the problems others cannot.

We love the challenge: together, we tackle diverse and unique projects you will find nowhere else. In our knowledge community, you will be a part of a supportive network, not a hierarchy. Constant learning and feedback are our drivers for stable development. With us you can develop your individual career through work-life balance.

Your Role: Big Data Architect 

As Senior Big Data Architect, you are in charge of the project from strategic consulting, architecture, implementation, and operation. You are the leader of a sophisticated technical team, designing and building the core systems our clients rely on. 

Your mission

• Define requirements and design applications according to client and project needs  
• Design big data architectures or single applications from scratch; review and update existing architectures according to new requirements 
• Ensure high-quality standards and best practices from the development team, responsible for budget and burndown 
• Oversee and support the overall implementation process 

Requirements

What you need

• Experience with an architectural framework, e.g. The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF); skills in modelling languages (e.g., UMN, BPMN) and in the construction of system landscapes 
• Expertise in big data and cloud technologies, including the Hadoop ecosystem (e.g. Spark, Kafka, HBase, Nifi, etc.) and AWS, Azure, GCP. 
• Expertise in agile software development (especially Scrum) and familiarity with the role of product owner 
• Understanding of the full life cycle of software, from requirements analysis to implementation 
• Ability to communicate at multiple levels – in particular, with developers, project management, and business executives; verbal and written skills in English required – other languages such as German or Spanish are an advantage 

What you will find at Ultra Tendency

• An English-speaking company with international projects
• A boost to your career and the chance to work with excellent colleagues in a supportive learning community. You’ll find award-winning committers and PMC members at UT   
• You contribute your ideas to our unique projects for many renowned clients. You make an impact by turning your ideas into reality
• You get to work with cutting-edge technologies  
• You can balance your work and personal life through our workflow organization
• You work at home, in the office, or hybrid, as you choose
• Flexible time management and compensatory time-off
• Annual performance review, and regular feedback cycles, generating distinct value by connecting colleagues through networks rather than hierarchies
• Individual development plan, professional development opportunities
• Educational resources such as paid certifications, unlimited access to Udemy Business, etc.
• The UT Health Benefits Program
• Local, virtual, and global team events, in which UT colleagues become acquainted with one another.

We evaluate your application based on your skills and corresponding business requirements. Ultra Tendency welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, national or social origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or age.

You have questions and we want to hear from you: ask our colleagues, Anna or Hans at recruit@ultratendency.com  

Our mission: pioneer the future. 

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