Data Architect

About the Role As a Data Architect within Roche Digital Technology (RDT), you will shape future-ready data architectures that directly impact Roche's mission to improve global healthcare. Working within a collaborative data ecosystem, you will translate complex product requirements into scalable, enterprise-standard data solutions and contribute to governance that supports long-term viability. What You'll Do

• Design innovative solutions that meet business priorities, technical standards, and critical non-functional requirements across the data product life cycle.
• Maintain the strategic architectural roadmap, vision, and current landscape for data solutions to ensure scalability and long-term viability.
• Solve complex data challenges with a fresh perspective, evaluating multiple information sources to drive sound architectural choices.
• Define reference architectures and patterns, ensuring Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) are rigorously documented and maintained.
• Partner with delivery teams to provide architectural oversight, consult on design patterns, proactively manage technical debt, and optimize existing data systems.
• Evaluate emerging data technologies and pilot cutting-edge solutions to continuously enhance data governance and business value.
• Foster consensus across diverse stakeholder groups by communicating complex technical information with clarity, openness, and empathy. What We're Looking For
• Forward-thinking technical leader who thrives on turning data complexity into clarity.
• Passion for data governance and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience translating product requirements into scalable data architectures and governing data landscapes.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and drive alignment. Compensation & Benefits
• Hybrid work model; the posting notes a requirement to be in offices on average two days per week. Specific benefits or compensation details are not disclosed in this posting.