Director of Data Architecture - Cloud Platforms (M/F)

Job Description:

Location: Vélizy-Villacoublay, France

Let's build a future of trust together

Thales is a world leader in high technologies specializing in three business sectors: Defense & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cyber & Digital. It develops products and solutions that contribute to a safer, more environmentally friendly, and more inclusive world. The Group invests nearly 4.5 billion euros per year in Research & Development, particularly in key areas of innovation such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum, cloud technologies, and 6G. Thales has nearly 85,000 employees in 65 countries.

Our commitments, your benefitsSuccess driven by our technological excellence, your experience, and our shared ambitionAn attractive compensation packageContinuous skill development: training paths, academies, and internal communitiesAn inclusive, caring environment that respects employee work-life balance***Recognized societal and environmental commitment

Your daily life

Join us at the Vélizy campus, which hosts a great diversity of Thales activities—aero, defense, civil. Located west of Paris, this site offers a working environment equipped with the latest technological innovations and provides services to help balance professional and personal life.

Main responsibilities: Develop data architecture solutions adapted to the needs of data analysis and processing in the public cloud (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Plan and execute data migrations to the cloud, minimizing interruptions and ensuring data integrity.

• Implement data storage and management systems (Data Lakes, Data Warehouses) adapted to business needs.
• Provide technical advice and support throughout the lifecycle of data-related projects.

Your profile***Master's degree (Bac +5) in IT with at least 10 to 15 years of permanent employment (CDI), with an architect and manager role.

• Significant experience in the design and implementation of cloud data architectures.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud services (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google BigQuery). Good level of English.

Personal qualities: Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong competence in project management and team coordination.
• Ability to solve complex problems and work autonomously.

Position located in Velizy, permanent contract (CDI), for a THALES requirement (no full remote).

If you want to be part of our adventure and discover our data projects/missions, this offer is made for you!

Thales, a disability-inclusive company (Handi-Engagée), recognizes all talents. Diversity is our greatest asset. Apply and join us! As the position may require access to information classified as national defense secrets, the selected person will undergo a security clearance procedure, in accordance with the provisions of articles R.2311-1 et seq. of the Defense Code and the IGI 1300 SGDSN/PSE of August 09, 2021.