Data Platform Architect

Overview

• Job ID: 500533
• Country: Norway
• Location(s): Stavanger, Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim
• Company: Equinor ASA
• Contact Name: [email protected]

• Workplace: Onshore
• Discipline: Information Technology
• Education Preferred: Master's Degree
• Experience Preferred: Not Indicated
• Closing Date: Oct 27 2024

Job Description
We're 23,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. Taking on tough energy challenges is our job. Right now, we're facing an enormous task: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions.

We're up for the challenge. Are you?

The position
By joining our team in Technology, Digital & Innovation you will have the opportunity to:

• Design and build modern data pipelines, products, and supporting software solutions.
• Develop and maintain Azure cloud-based data platforms using best practices and maintaining security.
• Automate manual processes and focus on continuous improvement.
• Implement the company's data strategy and data architecture, working with relevant IT and data networks.
• Champion and ensure adoption of data platforms and participate in internal and external landscape assessments.
• Maintain secure, compliant, and efficient data integration and management processes and collaborate with teams for integration with other systems.

Our drive to transform Equinor into a digital leader in the energy sector relies on data engineering and data platform architecture skills. Together, they enable us to create modern data pipelines, software, and services, and achieve our vision of creating a data-driven business for advanced analytics. As we are seeking passionate individuals to join our team, we welcome those with backgrounds in data engineering, software development, and data platform architecture who are looking for an exciting and rewarding working environment. Join our Technology, Digital & Innovation team at Equinor and design and build a modern data platform.

You
Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position, we are also looking for:

• Master’s degree within IT, Data Architecture, or a relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in designing and building modern data pipelines and cloud-native data platforms.
• Architectural experience in designing and implementing scalable and reliable data platforms. Knowledge or previous experience using Microsoft Fabric would be advantageous.
• Understanding of data platform architecture / engineering, software development, machine learning, and security best practices.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, PowerShell, or Bash, and experience with Agile development and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of data governance and business analytics, with a strategic and commercial mindset.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent written and oral English language skills are essential.

General information
Please attach copies of your CV, diplomas, certificates and grades in English or a Scandinavian language.Through this link you can find important information on what to include in your CV, which will make the application process easier and faster.

Applications submitted without necessary attachments will unfortunately not be evaluated.
If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript or other document describing subjects and grades completed to this point.

Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. Candidates will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment. Furthermore, background checks are performed on all final candidates and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law.

Why join us?
At Equinor, we care about each other as much as our business. That's why we offer:

- Not just a job; a career. In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows endless opportunities for development and growth within your own field or in other interesting and relevant areas for you.

- Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries, global parental leave, variable pay schemes and a share savings plan.

- Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees' well-being is a priority. We recognise that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That's why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements.

- An inclusive culture. We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for everyone to feel accepted and valued.

For more information visit Equinor's website: https://www.equinor.com/