Data Architect and Engineer

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About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of EUR 4.9 billion in the 2024 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

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Your role

About the Role
At OneDigital, we drive Symrise's digital transformation with the ambition to become the most digitally empowered company on the planet. Within our Data, Analytics & AI organization, we transform data into decisions and ideas into impact through modern technologies, trusted insights, and responsible AI solutions.
As Data Architect & Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping Symrise's enterprise-wide data strategy and building the foundation that enables digital and AI transformation at scale. You will lead architectural direction, design modern data solutions, and help create scalable capabilities that support innovation and business growth. Working closely with technology and business teams, you will contribute to building a future-ready data ecosystem across the organization.
Responsibilities
* Design and drive enterprise-wide data architecture and engineering solutions
* Define scalable data models, standards, and architectural principles
* Build and optimize modern data platforms and pipelines to support business needs
* Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions
* Lead architectural decisions that support analytics, AI, and digital initiatives
* Ensure data solutions follow governance, security, and quality standards
* Identify opportunities to improve performance, scalability, and operational efficiency
* Support adoption of modern technologies and engineering best practices
* Act as a trusted advisor on data architecture and engineering topics across Symrise
About you

You are passionate about designing scalable systems, solving complex challenges, and building strong technical foundations that enable business impact. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning strategy into practical solutions.
You also bring:
* Experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related technical disciplines
* Strong understanding of modern data platforms, cloud technologies, and integration concepts
* Experience designing scalable data models and enterprise architectures
* Knowledge of data pipelines, databases, and large-scale data environments
* Experience working across business and technology teams
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to lead technical discussions and influence architectural decisions
* Passion for innovation and enabling data-driven transformation
* Fluent English skills; additional languages are a plus
Our offer

📍 Location: Barcelona, Spain - home to Symrise's Data & AI Hub, where innovation, technology, and collaboration come together in a truly global environment.

What you can expect:

* Competitive salary package aligned with your experience and expertise
* Hybrid working model with flexibility and work-life balance
* Private health insurance
* Life insurance coverage
* Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the future of data, analytics, and AI
* A collaborative and international environment with exposure to global teams and impactful projects
* The chance to be part of Symrise, a world-leading company where innovation, sustainability, and people are at the heart of everything we do

At Symrise, you won't just join a company-you'll become part of a purpose-driven organization where your ideas can create meaningful impact and help shape the future of digital transformation on a global scale