Cloud Data Platform Architect – Technology Consulting

About the role

Are you a seasoned data architecture professional passionate about designing enterprise‑scale cloud data platforms and shaping technology strategy? Join our team as a Cloud Data Platform Architect and take ownership of end‑to‑end data architecture, working with leading banks, insurers and other enterprises.

Key responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end architecture for cloud‑native data platforms, including data lakes, lakehouses, data warehouses and integration layers.
• Define technology strategy and standards, evaluating and selecting tools such as Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, AWS and GCP.
• Own architectural decisions across multiple projects, ensuring scalability, security, cost‑efficiency and consistency.
• Provide architectural governance, reviewing designs from lead engineers and guiding implementation.
• Act as senior technical advisor, leading workshops and presenting strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise‑scale cloud data platform architectures.
• Deep expertise across major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake or Microsoft Fabric.
• Relevant cloud or architecture certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, GCP Professional Cloud Architect).

Required skills

• Databricks
• Snowflake
• Microsoft Fabric
• Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform
• CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code
• Data governance and security
• FinOps and cost‑optimization
• AI/LLM integration, vector databases, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)

What we offer

• Fast professional growth with exposure to large‑scale, cross‑industry projects.
• Fair pay and equal‑pay certification in the Czech Republic.
• Flexible benefits programme (55 000 points) and 35 days paid time off.
• Opportunities to work from PwC’s international offices and access to continuous learning and certifications.
• Well‑being initiatives, buddy programme, coaching, and modern hardware (ultrabook and iPhone with unlimited data).