Chief Data Architect (Travel)

TL;DR

Chief Data Architect (Travel): Designing and maintaining the enterprise data architecture for a global travel management platform with an accent on scalable data solutions and digital transformation. Focus on designing data flows, integration layers, and implementing data governance principles to ensure GDPR compliance.

Location: Must be based in one of the listed EU countries

Salary: €6,750–€9,000 per month (gross)

Company

hirify.global is a global IT services provider partnering with major brands like Samsung, Ryanair, and Johnson & Johnson to deliver scalable digital solutions.

What you will do

• Design and maintain enterprise data architecture, including data models, standards, and principles.
• Define and manage logical and physical data models based on business and technical requirements.
• Design data flows, integration layers, and interfaces using ETL/ELT processes, APIs, and message queues.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of data warehouses, data lakes, and analytical platforms.
• Implement data governance principles, including metadata, data quality, and reference data management.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure data protection and GDPR compliance.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical; 3NF, star schema, snowflake).
• Expertise with relational databases (MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience with ETL/ELT tools such as SSIS, Talend, Informatica, dbt, Synapse, or Data Factory.
• Knowledge of integration architectures (REST, SOAP, event streaming, Kafka).
• Proficiency with data modeling tools like Erwin, PowerDesigner, ArchiMate, or Enterprise Architect.
• English: B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or above required

Nice to have

• Familiarity with BI and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik.

Culture & Benefits

• Salaries are pegged to USD with a comprehensive benefit package and bonuses.
• Compensation program for obtaining international professional certificates.
• Access to an extensive internal Knowledge Base with courses on API design, AWS, GDPR, and management.
• Clear career growth paths for both technical specialists and resource managers.
• Opportunity to serve as a mentor for junior BA/SA specialists.