Company Overview
Swiss-based Aryzta is an international food business with a leading position in frozen B2B bakery business in Europe and APAC. Aryzta’s customer channels consist of grocery, convenience, quick service restaurants, bakeries and foodservice. Listed on the Swiss stock exchange, Aryzta employs around 8,000 people today with, in FY23, a revenue of EUR 2.12 bn and an EBITDA margin of 12.8%. Aryzta Europe (approx. EUR 1.87 bn) has leading market positions in the bakery markets in Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Romania and other European countries.
Role Overview
We are seeking a results‑oriented and strategic Senior Data Architect to drive the evolution of our enterprise data platform. In this key role, you will enable data‑driven decision‑making, ensure data integrity and security, and support the digital transformation of the organization. You bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate complex initiatives into tangible business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and evolve enterprise‑wide data platforms using Snowflake, SAP BDC, Power BI, and SAP Analytics Cloud , ensuring scalability, performance, and cost‑efficiency.
- Design and maintain data models, pipelines, and integration frameworks for operational and analytical needs.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts to align the data model and security framework with business applications and ownership.
- Lead data governance activities (metadata, data quality, compliance, privacy).
- Drive hands‑on execution of data architecture initiatives with measurable business impact.
- Mentor data engineering and analytics teams and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
- Partner with IT and business stakeholders to translate strategic goals into robust technical solutions.
- Stay current on cloud data trends, AI / ML integration, and data‑security best practices.
- Take ownership of platform‑wide initiatives and lead cross‑functional collaboration.
Qualifications
Proven experience as a Data Architect or Senior Data Engineer in complex enterprise environments.Strong expertise in Snowflake, SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC), Power BI, and SAP Analytics Cloud .Deep knowledge of data modeling, semantic models, ETL / ELT, integration, and data security.Demonstrated leadership and ability to guide cross‑functional teams.Strong execution focus with a track record of delivering complex data projects on time.Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.ITIL certification required; Snowflake or SAP certifications are an advantage.Fluent in English.Interested?
For further information, please contact Nina Deb, Group HR Specialist, at +41 79 900 98 47 or nina.deb@aryzta.com.