Data Architect & Engineer, Body in White (VCK)

Be a part of the electric future of Volvo Cars

We’re an ambitious company and we’ve set ourselves some firm goals. By 2030, we want to be a fully electric mobility company with global growth. To make sure we deliver on our big plans, we’ll need to expand our current manufacturing footprint. That’s why we’ve decided to open a new state-of-the-art electric only car factory – and this time we’re expanding in Kosice, Slovakia. 

The new plant will only use climate neutral energy and be designed to be a leader in sustainable and efficient premium electric car production. We will optimize layout and logistics flow to achieve the highest global standards in energy and environmental efficiency.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of building something completely new, setting a new standard for Volvo manufacturing. Jump in and join the ride!

Who will your report to?

• BIW maintenance manager

Responsibility

1. Design, maintain and review data models. 

•  Develop data models that aligns with business goals and enables effective data management from a reusability, integrity, accuracy, and performance perspective.
• Collaborate and engage with business stakeholders, solution partners, data engineers and architects. 
• Review data models making recommendations for enhancements.

2. Define and implement solutions for integrating data from various sources to enable seamless data flows and enhance data accessibility. 

• Advise on and profile source system data. 
• Collaboratively specify data integrations for systems and data products with business areas and/or hub & spokes. 
• Define how data should be integrated to maximize accessibility and reusability.
• Review and advice on data integration proposals based on Volvos data architecture, principles, and guidelines. 

3. Consult and advise business areas on data architecture best practice, ensuring they align to the D&A Core standards and guidelines. 

• Specify and promote data architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices across the organization. 
• Educate/guide /coach stakeholders on data architecture guidelines and best practices. 
• Embody the Volvo values and D&A cultural principles.

4. Identify, optimize and advice on data flows, data transformation processes and data pipelines. 

• Perform source to target mappings collaboratively with stakeholders. 
• Analyse data flows to depict data, data flows and data transformations.
• Collaboratively design end-to-end solution for how data should be distributed for analytical and operational purposes throughout the Volvo Cars’ IT landscape. 

What will you bring?

• Several years of dedicated data industry experience. Someone that possess an understanding of how to translate business goals and needs into data architectural deliverables.
• Bachelor degree or above, qualified in a relevant subject (or suitable equivalent industry experience).
• Knowledgeable and passionate about modern architectural practices and someone who believes in a pragmatic approach to data architecture.
• Prior to starting as a data architect, you have deep knowledge about data modelling practices.
• Strong communicator, with competence in explaining complex concepts to business stakeholders.
• The ability to influence decision-making at management levels in a variety of contexts.
• Prior experience within an automotive environment is a plus.
• Excellent in Slovak and English listening, speaking, written skills, and presentation.

Applications in other language than English and without a cover letter will be rejected. 

Salary for this position starting from 2.450 EUR, per month, brutto.

* The salary amount represents the minimum guaranteed amount of the basic salary component applicable to the job. Final salary is negotiable and will be adjusted in accordance with seniority level and previous experience of candidate. In addition to the monthly salary, there is also a 13th salary paid in an aliquot amount and a performance bonus depending on the company's financial results and individual performance.

Who are we?

Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future. 

Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.

We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.