Data Architect Specialist - Public Sector

Company description

About Publicis Sapient

Most companies in the AI era do one of two things: they advise, or they sell you a tool. We do both. Publicis Sapient is a technology company that provides enterprise AI platforms and services, which means we build our own AI platforms and bring the strategists, product thinkers, designers and engineers who make them work inside the world's most complex businesses. It is where people and products shape the future of enterprise, and where your ideas actually reach the organizations that run the world. If you want to question how things are done, learn continuously and do the best work of your career alongside 20,000 people across 28 countries, you're in the right place. Come build with us.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring 

We are committed to fostering and encouraging an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone and we believe great talent comes from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. That is why we are committed to creating a hiring process where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and feel safe. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities including: race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion and value the diverse experiences, perspectives, and strengths they bring to our teams.

If there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible or comfortable for you, please let us know. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process. You can contact us anytime at [email protected]

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Overview

Why This Role Matters

Publicis Sapient is looking for a hands-on Data Architect – Specialist with broad experience across data disciplines and a strong ability to design pragmatic, scalable data solutions. The role combines data architecture, cloud technologies, modelling, analytics, governance and hands-on technical expertise, with a strong focus on Azure and Microsoft Fabric. You will work across business data domains and collaborate with senior technical and business stakeholders and multidisciplinary delivery teams.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to join an international global organization with a 'start-up' mentality. We highly value Openness, Collaboration, Learning Mindset and partner with our clients to drive positive outcomes.

Where You’ll Make an Impact 

• Design and support data architectures covering data tracking, ingestion, modelling and analytics, including AI solutions where relevant (predictive, generative, agentic AI and AI-specific infrastructure).
• Create business and technical documentation for AS-IS and target architectures, including gap analysis, with a preference for meaningful adaptations and lighter, more value-focused alternatives to traditional heavy frameworks such as TOGAF or DAMA-DMBOK.
• Design and support cross-cloud integrations and the migration or integration of on-premises legacy solutions into modern cloud-based data solutions.
• Work across business data domains such as HR, Finance, Marketing, Product and Infrastructure, engaging with senior technical and business stakeholders.
• Document and expand existing solutions and future requirements for data governance, cross-domain data management and data security.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams—including Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Product Owners, QA, domain-specific stakeholders, developers and DevOps—in both designing data solutions and delivering the implementation.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Extensive experience across a mix of data-related disciplines, including Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, Data Architecture and/or Data Product Management.
• Exposure to different types of companies, technologies and markets—local, regional and global—is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with data architecture, data tracking, data ingestion, modelling and analytics.
• Experience with two or more data solutions across AWS, GCP and Azure, with a strong focus on Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
• Hands-on knowledge of different data architecture types, including Medallion, Data Vault 2.0, OBT and others.
• Experience working with and designing solutions based on both SQL and NoSQL data stores.
• Experience working across multiple business data domains and interacting with senior technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively coordinate multidisciplinary teams in both data-solution design and implementation.
• Hands-on skills with a mix of Python, SQL, DAX, M Query, GTM or similar technologies.

Additional Experience We Value 

• Experience with AI solutions, including predictive, generative or agentic AI and AI-specific infrastructure.
• Experience with cross-cloud solutions such as Databricks or Snowflake.
• Experience creating common data models from multiple, high-volume, fragmented, divergent and globally distributed data source systems, with a focus on clear business outcomes.
• Experience designing and overseeing a Customer Data Platform (CDP) implementation.
• Experience working with an EU institution, agency or public-sector environment, including familiarity with governance, documentation and audit expectations.

Additional information

What You’ll Get in Return

• A fast-paced tech environment 
• Continuous growth & learning 
• Open feedback culture 
• Room for own initiative & ideas 
• Transparency about results & strategy 
• Recognition & reward for hard work 
• Working with a flexible schedule  
• Medical subscription 
• Meal tickets 
• 25 vacation days 
• Many others perks