Solution and Data Architect

About the Position

We are seeking a Solution and Data Architect to lead our data architecture and cloud-based solutions in Brasov, with remote work options.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Oversight: Own and evolve the overall solution architecture, including application, data, integration, and security layers, ensuring alignment with Wolseley’s IT policies and cloud infrastructure (Oracle/Azure).
• Data Architecture Leadership: Design and maintain the future-state data architecture, supporting automated quote intake, product resolution, pricing, stock availability, and order fulfillment.
• Integration and Data Flow: Architect seamless integration between Wolseley APIs (product, pricing, stock, order submission) and the application’s operational store, catalogue index, and audit logs.
• Governance and Compliance: Define and enforce data governance frameworks, retention schedules, and compliance (GDPR, auditability), minimizing PII and ensuring secure handling of sensitive data.
• AI/ML Enablement: Enable ingestion and transformation of historical quote/order data for AI advisory features, product recommendations, and pricing guardrails. Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to support NLP-based product resolution and audit-driven enhancements.
• Operational Readiness: Provide documentation, training, and handover artefacts for operational support, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Ensure all features delivered are tested and meet acceptance criteria.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with business, sales, and IT stakeholders to clarify requirements, facilitate decision-making, and support pilot deployment and evaluation.

Requirements

• Proven Experience: Demonstrable track record as a Solution and Data Architect in large-scale, cloud-based solutions (preferably B2B quoting domains).
• Cloud Platforms: Expertise in Oracle Cloud and/or Microsoft Azure, including data warehousing, integration, and analytics.
• API Integration: Deep understanding of secure API design, authentication (OAuth2, SSO), and data flow between distributed systems.
• Data Modelling: Strong skills in relational and NoSQL modelling, catalogue indexing, and operational data stores (PostgreSQL, Elastic/OpenSearch, etc.).
• AI/ML Familiarity: Experience supporting AI/ML initiatives, including NLP, product matching, and audit-driven enhancements.
• Compliance & Security: Knowledge of GDPR, data retention, encryption, and audit requirements for enterprise data solutions.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Power Platform, observability stacks (OpenTelemetry, Application Insights, Grafana), and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in agile, cross-functional teams.
• Experience with data governance in regulated environments.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Remote work options
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

Join our team in Brasov, where we leverage cutting-edge technology to drive our business forward. We offer a hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance and continuous learning.