Senior Data Architect Space

(m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project

Bern

Start date: asap

Reference number: 852862/1

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and manage data architecture for space programs
• Develop models and structures (Data Vault, Data Mesh, Data Lakehouse) for large, heterogeneous data (telemetry, sensor, metadata)
• Integrate data sources (satellites, ground stations) and implement interfaces (REST, gRPC, MQTT, CCSDS)
• Ensure data quality, lineage, governance, and compliance with ESA/ECSS standards
• Implement real-time processing with Kafka, RabbitMQ and Big Data tools (Hadoop, Spark, Flink)
• Ensure scalability and performance in hybrid/multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, ESA Cloud, GAIA-X) and on-prem setups
• Define access policies with encryption, auditing, and cybersecurity frameworks
• Support containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Airflow, Argo)
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to align with mission requirements

Profile

• Degree in computer science, data science, or related field
• Solid experience in data architecture, engineering, and management
• Experience in building and optimizing data architecture from scratch
• Space industry experience is an advantage, while familiarity with Dev(Sec)Ops is a must-have for this role (regardless of industry background)
• Strong skills in real-time data processing, ETL/ELT, and interface design
• Expertise in data governance, metadata standards (ISO 19115, OGC), and security frameworks
• Experience with cloud/on-prem architectures, containerization, and orchestration tools
• Business fluent English; German is a advantage

Benefits

• Professional support throughout the application process: We provide valuable tips for your documents and prepare you specifically for interviews
• By applying through Hays, you are part of a small and carefully selected group of candidates being presented to the client for this position
• Try and Hire Model - Option for a permanent employment after