Data Architect
Job Summary
Software the fuel for mobility
We bring bold digital visions to life. So were on the lookout for more curious and creative engineers who want to create change one line of high-quality code at a time. Our transformation isnt for everyone but if youre excited about solving the leading-edge technological challenges facing the auto industry then lets talk about your next move.
Lets introduce ourselves
You will join SWEP Software Factory department within the broad Volvo Cars Engineering organization. We are responsible for development of CI pipelines SW Flow Software-In-Loop (SIL) test frameworks Test rig environments and Data analytics.
As part of our continued growth we are looking for a Data Architect who will help shape the future of our data landscape and enable data-driven decision-making across the our department and SWEP at large.
The location is Lund Sweden.
What youll do
- Drive architectural alignment across the Software Factory and the broader organization.
- Partner with engineering teams to guide the architecture of data pipelines storage solutions APIs and analytics platforms.
- Work with Requirements management and Traceability topics
- Harmonize Data visualizations to support program management with execution and improving overall developer experience
- Manage stakeholders and do active networking to gather requirements across Engineering
- Leverage your knowledge of Data Analytics Documentation to provide a holistic one stop place where Developers find reliable source of information
- Support work on technical roadmap development for actionable data analytics to provide transparency and observability into CI and Test pipelines
- Support implementation of Dashboards covering KPIs and Quality metrics
What youll bring
You are an experienced software architect with a curious approach to new challenges and a customer-oriented mindset. You can switch focus between the big picture and technical details when required. You enjoy great teamwork and are proactive creative and willing to share your experience and knowledge. You are entrepreneurial and have the capacity to drive issues in cooperation with our stakeholders. You can also navigate your way through ambiguous and undefined problems. Solid communication skills both in written form and in face-to-face meetings are important skills you should possess. You are passionate about data quality data modelling and scalable architectures.
You have a Master degree / PhD in Computer Science Computer Engineering or equivalent. You are self-going with 15 years of experience in software development and have a data-oriented mindset. Strong background in data analytics and AI/ML.
Skills you should have:
- Proven experience as a Data Architect Sr. Data Engineer or similar role
- Expertise in data modelling data governance metadata management and data quality
- The skills and experience to understand and explain mechanisms about medium/large scale software systems
- Advanced proficiency in Python SQL
- Experience in Zuul Jenkins Message Bus
- Proficient with tools such as Snowflake Databricks Azure
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with Volvo Cars Engineering Data Platform
- Strong communication multitasking problem-solving and planning skills
- Excellent networker and cross-functional team player with a can-do mindset
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Background working in Agile or DevOps-oriented environments
Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal sustainable and safe way. Today we are driving bold advancements in electrification sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow today.
In our company we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.
Ready to take the next step
Submit your CV in English and tell us why youre the ideal candidate for a new role at Volvo Cars. Applications must be received no later than 10th of June 2026. We are prioritising direct applications to ensure a fair and efficient application process.
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter Radoslaw Piela at For specific questions about the position please reach out to Hiring Manager Shubhabrata Paul at
As part of the recruitment process the final candidates might undergo a background check.
We welcome your application!
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About Company
Volvo Car USA is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden and is headquartered in Rockleigh, NJ, with regional sales offices located in Rockleigh, Summerville, SC, and Irvine, CA. In addition, Volvo Car US Operations, the home of our new US factory, is located in South Ca ... View more