Greenpeace International is hiring for a Remote Data Architect position: APPLY NOW!

Rmote Data Architect Job description

Permanent* / full time

*offered on a 12 month contract basis initially, with possibility of extension / move to permanent contract, subject to local terms.

Do you have a background in data engineering within cloud systems? Are you interesting in building a global data platform based in the modern data stack?

Greenpeace International is looking for a Data Architect for our Data Platform Programme. 

Data Platform development is not new to Greenpeace, we’ve been investing and have already built out a data platform using the modern data stack that serves 22 Greenpeace offices today. We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to act as the technology leadership within our Data Platform programme.

In this Data Architect role, you’ll be part of the larger Data, Insights and Engineering teams at Greenpeace International holding a leadership position within the Data Managers group. You’ll help modernize and revolutionize how data is used to create meaningful change in the world.

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In this Data Architect role you will:

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, including data streams, integrations, transformations, databases, and data warehouses.
• Define a technical and architectural strategy for our data platform programme
• Define and evangelize the data architecture framework, standards, and principles.
• Define reference architecture for others to follow in creating and improving data systems.
• Collaborate with departments, stakeholders, partners, and vendors.
• Drive uptake of standards, development tools, agile working practices, and technological innovations.
• Lead technical implementation and management of Greenpeace International data governance policy as Technical Data Steward.

For further information about this Data Architect role, please see the full job description /terms of reference by clicking HERE.

Data Architect Job requirements

What we’re looking for:

Remember no one has every skill or experience needed for this role and you’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to exceed in this role:

• B.Sc. or University degree relevant to information technology or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a senior data engineer or software engineer, with expertise to lead projects and design without supervision.
• Strong experience with data engineering solutions, specifically on Google Cloud Platform and its serverless computing and data analytics tools.
• Familiarity with the modern data stack, including ingestion, storage, DBT, orchestration, reverse ETL and monitoring tooling. (Such as: Airbyte, Fivetran, Stitch, Mage, Big Query, DBT, Airflow)
• Expert level understanding of advanced SQL.
• Proficiency in Python and NodeJS software development focused on data engineering and APIs.
• Experience defining Infrastructure as Code.
• Excellent technical and end-user documentation skills.
• Demonstrable support for and belief in the Greenpeace network core aims and values.

What you can expect:
You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also access various wellbeing initiatives and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.

To Apply

We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.

If you share our vision, please click ‘apply for this job’ below, to begin your application.

To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.

Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.

It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can’t be submitted via this email.

We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 18th February at 23:59 CET

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