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Data Architect
Hybrid•Full-time•Sofia, Bulgaria (51 "Cherni vrah" Blvd., 1407, Office X Business Garden - Building 4)
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Vention is a global engineering partner to tech leaders and fast-growing startups, combining 20+ years of product development expertise with an AI-first approach and a reputation for reliable delivery. 

With 150+ data engineers and over 20 years of experience, we help startups and enterprises turn data into smart decisions and better user experiences. Our teams work with Python, Java, Scala, and R to build scalable data pipelines and infrastructure that power real results.

What you'll do
  • Design, own, and govern data models across the Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers of a modern Medallion Architecture
  • Define and enforce data modelling standards, including Star Schema, Data Vault, and hybrid approaches where appropriate
  • Lead the design of scalable semantic and Gold-layer models supporting BI, analytics, and product-driven use cases
  • Evaluate and implement best-practice data modelling patterns in DBT to ensure maintainability, reusability, and scalability
  • Own entity relationship modelling and ensure consistency of core business entities across the data platform
  • Create and maintain data architecture blueprints, platform documentation, and end-to-end data flow diagrams
  • Establish and drive data governance standards, including naming conventions, data classification, metadata management, and lineage
  • Partner with engineering teams to ensure architectural decisions are practical, efficient, and aligned with business goals
  • Assess new data sources and define optimal ingestion, transformation, and modelling strategies
  • Champion data quality initiatives and act as a key reviewer for major platform and data model changes
  • Collaborate closely with Data Analysts, BI teams, Product Managers, and business stakeholders to understand data consumption needs
  • Translate complex business requirements into robust and scalable data models
  • Present architectural decisions and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Mentor and guide engineers on data architecture and modelling best practices
  • Ensure data models accurately represent real-world business processes across operational systems such as CRM, payment processing, access control, and analytics platforms
What you bring
  • 6+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or related data platform roles
  • Strong expertise in data modelling, dimensional modelling, and modern data warehousing concepts
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks, DBT, Azure, SQL, Python, and GitHub
  • Proven experience designing scalable data platforms and analytics architectures
  • Deep understanding of Medallion Architecture and best practices for data lakehouse environments
  • Strong knowledge of data governance, metadata management, lineage, and data quality frameworks
  • Experience translating business requirements into technical data solutions
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
  • Experience mentoring engineers and driving architectural standards across teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to decision-making
  • Upper-Intermediate English (B2+) or higher
What you'll get
  • EDU corporate community (300+ members): tech communities, interest clubs, events, a small R&D lab, a knowledge base, and a dedicated AI track
  • Licenses for AI tools: GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and others
  • Private health insurance (medical and dental care services included)
  • 25 paid working days/year for work-life balance
  • Support for the significant events in your life
  • Access to the Multisport program for a healthy lifestyle
  • Referral bonuses for bringing in new talent
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