Senior Data Architect Space (m/f/d) Freelance/temporary employment for a project Bern Start date: asap Reference number: 852862/1 Responsibilities * Plan, design, and manage data architecture for space programs * Develop models and structures (Data Vault, Data Mesh, Data Lakehouse) for large, heterogeneous data (telemetry, sensor, metadata) * Integrate data sources (satellites, ground stations) and implement interfaces (REST, gRPC, MQTT, CCSDS) * Ensure data quality, lineage, governance, and compliance with ESA/ECSS standards * Implement real-time processing with Kafka, RabbitMQ and Big Data tools (Hadoop, Spark, Flink) * Ensure scalability and performance in hybrid/multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, ESA Cloud, GAIA-X) and on-prem setups * Define access policies with encryption, auditing, and cybersecurity frameworks * Support containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Airflow, Argo) * Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to align with mission requirements Profile * Degree in computer science, data science, or related field * Solid experience in data architecture, engineering, and management * Experience in building and optimizing data architecture from scratch * Space industry experience is an advantage, while familiarity with Dev(Sec)Ops is a must-have for this role (regardless of industry background) * Strong skills in real-time data processing, ETL/ELT, and interface design * Expertise in data governance, metadata standards (ISO 19115, OGC), and security frameworks * Experience with cloud/on-prem architectures, containerization, and orchestration tools * Business fluent English; German is a advantage Benefits * Professional support throughout the application process: We provide valuable tips for your documents and prepare you specifically for interviews * By applying through Hays, you are part of a small and carefully selected group of candidates being presented to the client for this position * Try and Hire Model - Option for a permanent employment after