BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

For our division IT ,at our location in Köln we are looking for a

Data Architect (m/f/d)

YOUR SHOES TO FILL:

• Design and implement robust data architecture frameworks.
• Establish and enforce standards in collaboration with the Master Data Manager.
• Act as a key contributor in major company projects to ensure seamless data transition, particularly for Master Data and other data types.
• Define data flows and data models across systems.
• Manage data interfaces from source systems to target systems, including transformation logic during transitions.
• Extend and align data architecture principles across the entire IT system landscape.
• Support enterprise-wide standardization of data practices.
• Guide and coach business counterparts on how to read, interpret, and update data artifacts.
• Promote data literacy and ownership within business teams.
• Close alignment to ensure data architecture integrates with broader IT strategy.
• Partner with departments accountable for data, ensuring data architecture supports business needs and compliance.

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

• Completed studies in the field of computer science/business informatics, mathematics, business administration or comparable qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in IT I roles such as solution architect, system analyst)
• Solid understanding of the master data management architecture, the business processes (BPMN) of an industrial company, IT systems modeling, data integration methods
• Deep knowledge of data management processes and dimensions like governance; analytics; operations, etc.
• Strong knowledge of databases and expert systems, system analysis skills, data analysis skills, and an affinity for business processes
• Strong logical reasoning skills and apply your vast experience in critical thinking and decision-making process.
• Experience in integrations
• Nice to have certifications: Unified Modeling Language (UML), Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN), Data Management Association (DAMA)
• Good written and spoken English skills. Intermediate German is a plus.
• Confident demeanor with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High level of consistency and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to collaborate across functions.

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations!

If you have any further questions, please contact Ankita Arora