Enterprise Data Architect

About the Role

Nexperias AI vision depends on strong data foundations designed as a product portfolio to enable scalable and responsible AI. This role owns the architecture of those foundations.

As an Enterprise Data Architect you will define how enterprise data is designed governed and consumed across analytics and AI including data products data contracts lineage and semantic standards. You will also shape key platform decisions including SAP BW (BW on HANA BW/4HANA) and the next-generation enterprise data platform.

This is a hands-on senior role where you will design solutions build prototypes and work directly with data engineers to deliver reference architectures. Based in Kuala Lumpur with hybrid flexibility you will operate close to data producers and consumers while defining global standards.

What You Will Do

• Define and Own the Enterprise Data Architecture

• Own the enterprise data target architecture including data product portfolio master data semantic layer lineage data quality SLAs and residency principles

• Define standards for data products and data contracts including ownership lifecycle consumers and measurable quality

• Apply data mesh principles where appropriate to enable scalable and federated data ownership

• Establish end-to-end lineage and semantic consistency to support trusted analytics and AI

• Prototype key architectural patterns and contribute through architecture-as-code and reference implementations

• Shape the Data Platform Strategy

• Provide architectural direction for SAP BW evolution (BW on HANA BW/4HANA) and next-generation platforms (lakehouse Microsoft Fabric data mesh patterns)

• Define hybrid and on-premise integration patterns ensuring portability and exit strategies

• Design how enterprise data telemetry and business knowledge are exposed as consumable data products for analytics and AI

• Embed Governance Security and Compliance

• Design for data residency sovereignty classification retention and secure access (IAM-aligned models)

• Translate regulatory requirements (GDPR EU AI Act etc.) into reusable architectural controls

• Act as a key architectural voice within the Data Center of Enablement supporting governance standards and exception handling

• Enable AI and Integration Architecture

• Collaborate with AI and Integration Architects to ensure governed data products support enterprise AI platforms

• Define AI-ready data contracts grounded retrieval patterns lineage-aware evaluation and observability frameworks

• Enable trusted AI outcomes through strong data foundations and governance

What You Will Need

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Data Engineering or related field with strong experience in enterprise IT and data architecture (or equivalent experience)

• Good communication and written skills in English additional languages are an advantage

• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale data architectures in complex global environments

• Strong knowledge of modern data foundations: data products data contracts MDM semantic layers lineage and integration

• Experience with SAP BW (BW on HANA BW/4HANA) and modern platforms such as lakehouse Microsoft Fabric and data mesh

• Ability to shape enterprise data platform strategy with strong architectural judgment

• Hands-on builder mindset with experience in prototyping and reference implementations

• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior stakeholders through clear reasoning and trade-offs

• Ability to balance governance security and innovation in scalable data architectures

Nice to have

• AI-ready data architecture experience (e.g. retrieval observability evaluation)

• Hybrid cloud and on-premise experience including sovereign cloud

• Manufacturing or semiconductor industry exposure

• Architecture certifications (TOGAF IASA DAMA-CDMP) or ArchiMate familiarity

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright material and the word Nexperia is a registered trademark.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all and we consider all applicants fairly as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Womens groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.