Data Mesh Architect

Job Title: Data Mesh Architect (Full-Time)

Location: Basel, Switzerland (Primary) | UK/Europe (Secondary)

Experience: 10+ years

Industry: Pharma / Biotech

Work Mode- Hybrid/Remote

Compensation: Competitive, to be discussed

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Mesh Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale data architectures in the Pharma/Biotech domain. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with modern data platforms and a strong understanding of Data Mesh principles, metadata management, and semantic modelling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Data Mesh architectures across enterprise data platforms.
• Work hands-on with AWS services (S3, Glue, Athena) and cloud-based data warehousing (Snowflake).
• Develop and maintain metadata catalogues and ensure robust semantic modelling.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance in Pharma/Biotech environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to data engineering and analytics teams.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS (S3, Glue, Athena), Snowflake, Palantir Foundry.
• Strong knowledge of Data Mesh principles, metadata catalogues, and semantic modelling.
• Proven experience in the Pharma/Biotech domain.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience implementing enterprise-scale data platforms.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and compliance regulations in Pharma/Biotech.
• Demonstrated ability to drive adoption of data mesh concepts in large organizations.

Why Join Us:

• Work on cutting-edge data platforms in the Pharma/Biotech industry.
• Collaborate with global teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth and learning.