Data and AI Cloud Architect

About the role

Clarios, a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, is looking for a Cloud Data and AI Architect in Bratislava. You will design and evolve a scalable, secure and business-focused cloud data ecosystem using Snowflake as the core data platform, connecting enterprise data, analytics, business intelligence, decision intelligence and AI. You will turn business needs into end-to-end architectures with strong governance, reliability, security and cost efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Design cloud data and analytics solutions covering ingestion, storage, transformation, semantic modelling, BI and AI integration.
• Architect and govern the enterprise data platform, with Snowflake as the central analytics foundation.
• Define reusable data products and architecture standards for modelling, performance, security and cost management.
• Develop semantic models that give consistent metrics across Power BI, decision platforms and AI-enabled solutions.
• Integrate Snowflake with decision intelligence platforms such as Palantir Foundry.
• Enable governed datasets and scalable architecture patterns for AI and machine learning use cases.
• Embed data governance, privacy, security, lineage and auditability into solutions by design.
• Lead architecture reviews, guide delivery teams, vendors and partners, and communicate complex architecture to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required profile

• University degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in data, analytics, cloud or solution architecture.
• Strong experience designing enterprise-scale cloud data and analytics solutions.
• Experience with analytics and BI solutions, including Power BI.
• Understanding of decision intelligence and AI/ML architecture patterns.
• Experience in Agile delivery environments.
• Excellent English communication, documentation and stakeholder-management skills.

Required skills

• Hands-on knowledge of Snowflake, data ingestion, ELT, data modelling and reusable data products.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, security, metadata, lineage and role-based access control.

What we offer

• Starting salary of at least 3,400 EUR gross per month for candidates meeting the minimum criteria.
• Flexible benefits allowance (ProCare, Vas Lekar, 3rd Pillar investment, Multisport card, Golem one pass).
• Relocation package and housing allowance if moving to Bratislava.
• Professional development, language courses, flexible working hours, home office and extra vacation days.
• Monthly bonus after 6 months, annual bonus, meal card contribution and special bonuses for life events.
• Workplace care, onsite exercises and a modern private canteen.