Data Solutions Architect

Job Description:

About Merkle

For more than 35 years Merkle, a dentsu company we have put people at the heart of our approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and our performance, Merkle delivers holistic experience that promotes growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation, commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operate in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.

We have our offices in Portugal, Czech Republic and Serbia.

Job Description:

• Provide thought leadership and drive architecture of Enterprise Analytics / BI and Data Science solutions to deliver scalable implementations using the latest cloud technologies in AWS/Azure and 3rd party BI platforms
• Translate business goals and use cases into technical solutions to deliver actionable insights for various business processes, especially in the area of sales, finance, e-commerce, manufacturing/logistics, banking or CRM. Become the technical SPoC for all stakeholders.
• Set architectural vision and direction across a matrix of teams. Propose a conceptual/logical design for various data components and large volumes of data integrations.
• Apply effective governance methods for long-term scalability, high availability, fault tolerance, and solution elasticity in alignment with enterprise architecture, security and infrastructure guidelines and standards.
• Provide supervision and guidance to the implementation team (data engineers, data scientists, BI consultants, ..) to ensure the project is implemented as per business requirements
• Support pre-sales by proposing a technical solution and effort estimates
• Maintain an internal framework to ensure consistent & optimal delivery across projects.
• Ensure full DevOps / DataOps automation of continuous development/test/deployment processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a technology-related field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science, IT, etc.)
• 3+ years experience in design and build of data solutions, a combination of relevant areas:
• Large-scale Data Lake / Datawarehouse (DWH) solutions
• Big data pipelines / ETL / APIs (data ingestion, processing, transformation and activation) development, preferably in cloud-based tools/infrastructure
• Business Intelligence projects, using BI tools like PowerBI, Tableau, Qlick Sense, Keboola, Tibco Spotfire …
• Data Science (Machine Learning) oriented solutions
• Understanding data concepts and patterns (Data Lake, Master Data Management, data quality, lambda architectures, streaming processing)
• Having a good business acumen, especially in sales, finance, e-commerce, manufacturing/logistics, banking or CRM areas
• Proficient in architecture methodologies and tools like diagraming (draw.io, Sparks EA, Confluence) and standards (Archimate, TOGAF)
• Experience with full software development lifecycle (CI/CD), including development skills using programming languages like Python/Java/Scala/C++ and relational/NoSQL databases
• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills
• Strong technical leadership, mentorship and collaboration
• Strong project management and organizational skills

Preferred Skills:

• Proven experience with Data Lake / Datalakehouse implementations in AWS or Azure, using MS Azure (DataBricks, Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, Event Hub, PowerBI, ..)  or AWS (Glue, EC2, EMR, RDS, Redshift, Sagemaker, …) cloud services
• Understanding of Data Science (ML) concepts from both business and technical perspective
• Experience with ERP solutions like SAP, NetSuite
• Experience with Marketing, E-commerce and CRM solutions like Salesforce (Marketing Cloud, CDP, Commerce, CRM), Adobe (AEM, Analytics) or Google (GA, BigQuery)

Why choose Merkle?

Innovation at Our Core: As part of dentsu’s global network, Merkle pushes the boundaries of customer experience, integrating creativity, technology, and data to drive real-world impact. For over 35 years, we’ve been innovating to meet the changing needs of our clients.

Global Reach with Local Expertise: With over 16,000 employees across 30+ countries, and part of a 70,000 employees network at dentsu, Merkle blends global insights with a deep understanding of local markets to deliver personalized, effective solutions.

Collaborative Culture: At Merkle, your ideas and contributions truly matter. You’ll join a team that fosters innovation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Together, we work on impactful international projects, making meaningful connections every step of the way.

What’s in It for You?

Global Perspective: As part of a dentsu company, collaborate with over 70,000 talented colleagues across 145 countries to drive innovation on a global scale.

Flexibility & Balance: Enjoy hybrid work models, adaptable hours, and home office options.

Inclusive & Supportive Culture: We celebrate diversity and foster a respectful workplace where every team member’s unique perspective is valued, and everyone is welcome.

Well-balanced reward package: We offer competitive salaries, volunteer days, wellness days, modern offices, and a multi-cultural environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

Innovation-Driven Work: Contribute to projects that are reshaping industries and driving transformation with next-generation technologies and strategies.

Purpose-Driven Culture: Be part of an organization that fosters sustainable growth for brands, people, and society—where every contribution makes a meaningful impact.

Growth Opportunities: Expand your skills through training, mentorship, and data-driven projects that reshape customer experience and business outcomes. Explore opportunities in the whole dentsu network to expand your reach.

*many more attractive benefits are waiting for you, for more details regarding additional benefits, please ask your recruiter.

Ready to join the team? Shape your unique career and reach your full potential. Apply now and join us in transforming the future together.

*At dentsu, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision: "To be at the forefront of people-centered transformations that shape society."
We cherish the unique talents and perspectives of all individuals, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability. By embracing diverse perspectives, we create meaningful change and sustainable growth for our people, clients, and society. Our hiring decisions are guided by qualifications and role-specific requirements, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

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Location:

Lisbon

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent