IT Data Platform Architect - BST GI

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0134814

Date Posted:

2026-07-23

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

As the Data Platform Architect within our BST GI Analytics & Data Platform organization, you will be the chief architect behind the future of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration (GI) data landscape.

​In this strategic role, you will design, scale, and govern the unified data platform that fuels our advanced analytics, business intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives. You will work hand-in-hand with the Team Manager for Analytics & BI to translate complex business demands into robust, modern data infrastructure.

This role requires a balance of high-level technical vision and rigorous discipline, ensuring our platform is scalable, high-performing, and tightly aligned with internal corporate frameworks and global data regulations.

​How You’ll Make an Impact

• Design the Data Architecture: Define the blueprint for our data platform, establishing scalable, resilient, and reusable data flow architectures that span from backend data warehouse storage to frontend analytical layers.
• ​Bridge Strategy & Technology: Partner closely with the Team Manager and business stakeholders to understand emerging data needs and design the infrastructure required to support them.
• ​Enforce Data Governance & Quality: Architect robust frameworks for Master Data management, data validation, and interface integrity, ensuring our data assets are clean, reliable, and accessible.
• ​Drive Process & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the data platform’s architecture fully complies with internal PPS (Project Power System) project guidelines, ITIL frameworks, and global data security and privacy regulations.
• ​Lead Technical Innovation: Keep a pulse on the evolving analytics landscape, introducing modern architectural best practices that optimize platform performance while managing technical debt.

​Your Background

• Data Architecture Expertise: Proven track record as a Data Architect, Cloud Architect, or Principal Data Engineer, with deep experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms and data warehouse environments, familiarity with Azure cloud services, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks
• ​Pipeline & Interface Mastery: Strong expertise in data modeling, reusable data flow pipelines, ETL/ELT integration patterns, and managing complex interfaces across disparate data silos.
• ​Governance & Master Data Focus: Solid experience implementing Master Data management principles, data quality frameworks, and robust data security protocols in a regulated environment.
• ​Process & Framework Discipline: Practical understanding of structured project environments like PPS (or equivalent gate-model frameworks) and ITIL service operations.
• ​Collaborative Communicator: Ability to articulate complex architectural concepts clearly to both technical engineering teams and business leadership, ensuring strategic alignment across the board.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Jimmy Cavanagh will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107-38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Fredrik Söder, [email protected]

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