Data Architect / Team Lead

Promise Group is a leading Microsoft partner in CEE region, offering a wide range of products and services for clients from various economic sectors, including finance, telecommunications, media, energy, manufacturing, trade, services, public administration, education, and healthcare. The company has been operating since 1991 and, since 1996, has been the largest provider of Microsoft solutions in Poland. Promise Group specializes in software licensing optimization, IT systems design, implementation, maintenance, and business application development.

We are looking for a Data Architect / Team Lead who will play a crucial role in our Data & AI Team. This role ideally combines strong technical expertise with a genuine leadership mindset. You will be responsible not only for designing modern Data & AI solutions, but also for leading and developing our Data Engineering team, helping engineers grow their skills and careers, and setting the technical direction for our projects. You will work closely with customers, Solution Sales, Project Managers, and our delivery teams - from the early presales stage through architecture, implementation, handover, and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities:

Shape Data architecture

Design modern Data architectures based on Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and hybrid/on-premises environments.
Design Lakehouse and Data Warehouse platforms, data integration solutions, semantic models, security, governance, and CI/CD processes.
Lead technical discovery, architectural workshops, and current-state assessments with customers.
Prepare HLDs, technical designs, roadmaps, Statements of Work (SoW), estimates, and technology recommendations.
Make architectural decisions and ensure that solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with business needs.

Lead and develop the Data Engineering team

Lead a team of Data Engineers (5 people), providing technical direction, support, and day-to-day leadership.
Run regular 1:1 meetings, provide feedback, set expectations, and support employees in achieving their goals.
Coach engineers and actively support their professional and technical development.
Identify development opportunities, skill gaps, and future competency needs within the team.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and building a strong Data Engineering team.
Promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning.
Define and develop engineering standards, best practices, and ways of working.

Work closely with customers and the business

Act as a trusted technical partner for our customers, translating business challenges into effective technology solutions.
Work closely with Solution Sales, Project Managers, and delivery teams from presales through project delivery.
Support presales activities, including technical discovery, solution design, estimation, presentations, and customer workshops.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations, webinars, workshops, and training sessions.
Clearly communicate assumptions, scope boundaries, technical risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Build long-term relationships with customers and help identify opportunities to further develop our Data & AI services.

Ensure technical quality

Provide technical oversight throughout projects, including design reviews, code reviews, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and risk management.
Challenge solutions when needed and be willing to make a “stop” decision when a proposed approach does not meet the required quality or business criteria.
Support engineers in solving complex technical problems.
Ensure knowledge and best practices are shared across the team and projects.
Stay up to date with the Microsoft Data & AI ecosystem and emerging technologies.

Our Requirements:

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Data & Analytics architecture.
Strong knowledge of Lakehouse and Data Warehouse architecture and design.
Advanced SQL skills and practical experience with ETL/ELT.
Python or PySpark skills sufficient to understand, review, and troubleshoot engineering solutions.
Experience with Power Bi.
Experience integrating data from various databases, files, and APIs.
Good understanding of dimensional modelling, Bronze/Silver/Gold architecture, ingestion patterns.
Knowledge of Azure access best practises, Workspace governance, and CI/CD with Azure DevOps.
Define performance engineering strategies covering data ingestion, transformation, storage, SQL queries, Spark workloads, semantic models, and reporting.
Experience leading technical workshops and working directly with customers.
Experience in leading, mentoring, or managing technical people - you enjoy developing others, not only solving technical problems yourself.
Ability to prepare estimates, define assumptions and scope boundaries, and communicate technical risks clearly.
Ability to simplify complex problems without losing important dependencies.
Excellent communication skills in Polish and English.

Nice to have:

Experience with Fabric Data Agent, Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, or RAG solutions.
Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Data Governance, and regulatory requirements.
Experience with sovereign cloud and data solutions.
Previous experience in presales and preparing proposals funded through Microsoft programs.
Experience working with enterprise customers or the public sector.
Microsoft certifications such as DP-700, DP-600, PL-300, AI-103, AZ-104, AZ-305.

You are a great fit of you:

Take ownership and feel accountable for outcomes.
Are comfortable making difficult technical decisions and saying “no” or “stop” when necessary.
Can connect the business, architectural, development, and operational perspectives.
Enjoy working directly with customers and building trusted partnerships.
Are naturally curious and continuously develop your knowledge.
Know how to balance technical excellence with business reality.
Can prioritize multiple initiatives and delegate effectively.
Communicate clearly and build trust with both engineers and business stakeholders.
Want to build not only great solutions, but also a great team.

We Offer:

You will have the opportunity to:
- Lead and grow a team of Data Engineers.
- Shape our Data & Analytics architecture and engineering standards.
- Work with modern Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
- Be involved in challenging customer projects across different industries.
- Have a real impact on our Data & AI capability and service portfolio.
- Work at the intersection of architecture, technology, customers, and people leadership.
- Continuously learn and develop alongside a team of experienced technology experts.
Opportunities for professional development (participation in training, conferences, mentoring, shadowing are just some of the tools that support our people’s growth).
Work with the largest Microsoft partner in Poland.
Stable employment in a company that has been in the market for over 30 years.
Hybrid or remote work model.
Non-corporate environment with focus on high level of collaboration among teams and team members.
Focus on integration – we meet for joint trips, picnics, play board games at work, and organize group outings.
Benefits package – Multisport card, private medical care, life insurance, subsidies for English classes. Plus, fresh fruit every Wednesday and ice cream treats on Thursdays during the summer months!

Our Values:

Promise Group is dedicated to collaboratively enhancing technological competencies and inspiring individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential. Our culture is built on open communication, mutual respect, responsibility, trust, and commitment. We prioritize transparent dialogue and active listening, value diverse perspectives, and maintain healthy relationships by addressing concerns constructively. We take responsibility for our actions, keeping our promises and learning from mistakes. Trust is fundamental; we avoid superficial judgments and build strong connections. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to hone our skills, tackle new challenges, and pursue innovative initiatives, ensuring we make a positive impact on our clients, employees, and the broader community.