Data Architect

We are looking for a Data Architect to define and build a modern data foundation, transforming our current data landscape into a scalable platform that drives business growth. If you want a clear mandate and thrive at the intersection of architecture & hands-on work, bridge complex business needs and robust data architecture, this is your opportunity.

About the Job

We are at the beginning of an ambitious data journey and as Orifarm’s new Data Architect, you will take ownership of the architectural design of Orifarm’s future central data platform & data products and ensure our data foundation & Data management practice power reliable, high-quality solutions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and own the end-to-end architecture of Orifarm’s current & future data platform, covering ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption
• Define data models and architectural patterns for core domains such as Product, Customer, Finance, and Supply Chain
• Drive the technical MDM architecture, including data modeling, matching/merging strategies, and downstream consumption
• Navigate our existing, legacy data landscape and design the roadmap to transition into a modern, scalable, and secure architecture aligned to regulatory requirements
• Drive the data and analytics roadmap, ensuring architectural alignment with enterprise goals and business objectives
• Partner directly with our Data Engineering, Data Science and BI teams to ensure your architectural designs translate into robust, scalable, and well-documented implementations

Who Are You?

You are a technically strong Data Architect with +10 years’ experience who has deep experience driving the modernization of legacy data environments and designing scalable and secure architecture. You can explain complex data concepts in a clear and convincing manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Qualifications:

• Strong experience designing and implementing modern data architectures in cloud environments (ideally Azure)
• Solid hands-on understanding of data engineering patterns, including data ingestion, transformation pipelines, and orchestration
• Proven experience with data modeling for analytical and operational use cases
• Experience working with MDM concepts and solutions, with focus on architecture and implementation rather than policy
• Good understanding of data platforms, including data lakes/lakehouses, analytical databases, and semantic layers
• Ability to work closely with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to turn requirements into working data solutions

Who Are We?

You will join a specialized and ambitious Data & Analytics department consisting of four dedicated teams: Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Data Science.

Currently, we are transitioning toward a modern, cloud based architectural landscape. This includes designing, building, and operating a central data platform, automated data pipelines, and a robust MDM setup aimed at delivering high value data products across the business. Culturally, we are a professional, trust based organization that values transparency, shared ownership, and the strategic vision required to shape our data foundations for the future.

Why should you work for Orifarm?

At Orifarm, we know that our growth comes from the development of our employees. We are an ambitious organization with an entrepreneurial culture celebrating can-do attitudes, smarts, and hearts. Our secret to success? Valuing how different skill sets join forces to make our journey happen.

You will experience a work environment characterized by flexibility and a strong commitment to work-life balance, understanding that the best results come from satisfied and well-supported employees. Our international setting offers great opportunities for growth and career advancement. Additionally, you can enjoy a great canteen with various delicious and healthy meals at our offices and take advantage of the massage service available at our office in Odense. We also prioritize social events and gatherings to ensure that our employees feel connected and engaged with each other.

We regard our feedback culture as a fundamental element in the individual employee's opportunities for learning and development. When we have good results, every employee, including student workers, is part of our bonus scheme.

About Orifarm

At Orifarm, we aim to bring healthy days by making modern healthcare a better deal for the people and the societies we serve. With our core values paving the way, we always act responsibly and constantly with our customers at the center of our attention. And everything we do is driven by our sole purpose:

For as many as possible, as healthy a day as possible.

Orifarm is Europe's largest parallel importer of pharmaceuticals and Denmark's largest supplier of pharmaceuticals, with more than 2,200 employees.

We encourage everyone to apply

At Orifarm, we welcome people from all backgrounds, recognizing that the best outcomes come from a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our commitment is to create an environment where different perspectives and skills drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable future. By creating such an environment, we are confident that we can achieve better results together.

Job Location

Odense with possibility to work from home 2 days per week.

Need further information?

We are often looking for new employees to help us grow and therefore, we may have other interesting opportunities for you. Follow us on LinkedIn to receive updates on our business activities and job opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/.

Application deadline 

Ongoing recruitment