Senior Data & AI Architect (d/f/m)
TK Elevator GmbH — Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Who we are
TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.3 billion in fiscal year 2023/2024. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.
What we expect
We are seeking experienced Data & AI Architects / Engineers (d/f/m) to join our global Architecture & Technology department. This role is at the core of building and scaling our Common Data Platform (CDP), which is based on Microsoft Azure technologies including Databricks, Data Factory, Azure Foundry, and Power BI. The CDP forms the foundation for all data and AI use cases across functions and regions.
The team’s mission is to design and deliver strategic and cutting-edge data and AI solutions that combine established best practices with emerging technologies and deliver real, tangible, and short-term business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable data pipelines, models, and services using Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Foundry, and ADLS
- Establish and enforce standards for ingestion, transformation, governance, and storage across the Common Data Platform (CDP)
- Apply strong modelling and solutioning skills to design reusable data models and artifacts for global use cases
- Bridge traditional and modern data practices, including:
- Dimensional modelling and relational concepts
- Programming and CI/CD for data pipelines and models
- Data science and applied machine learning processes
- GenAI and agentic orchestration (designing autonomous agents, orchestrating multi-step AI workflows, and integrating them with enterprise systems and APIs)
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and domain experts to design solutions that generate measurable value and address real business needs ("job to be done")
- Support strategic initiatives and cutting-edge projects by providing architectural guidance and technical solutions
- Translate complex technical requirements into solution designs with clear business impact
Who we are looking for
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Data Engineering, AI, or related field
- 5+ years in data architecture or engineering roles with proven delivery in enterprise environments
- Deep expertise with Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Foundry, and Power BI (or similar reporting tools)
- Strong experience in data modelling, dimensional modelling, CI/CD for data, and programming (SQL, Python, etc.)
- Knowledge of data science processes, machine learning, and advanced analytics
- Familiarity with GenAI, LLMs, and agentic orchestration, and how they complement conventional architectures
- Strong team player – collaborates effectively across global, cross-functional teams and contributes to collective success
- Ownership and getting-things-done mindset – takes initiative, drives outcomes independently, and delivers high-quality results in a fast-paced environment
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to link business requirements with technology design – able to also work with global teams and digital competencies such as designers, software developers, DevOps, and DataOps
- Fluent in English; both written and spoken
What we offer
- Health and Safety –Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities
- Flexibility –We support, for example, through flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working options
- Compensation & pension – Fair working conditions, competitive compensation, following “Collective Agreements” and support with pension schemes
- Collaboration & diversity –Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation
- Development –Individual support to help you get started in your new job as well as training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally
- Creative leeway –We offer an environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no-blame-culture
- Sustainability –We act with responsibility and environmental awareness
- Work environment –We have modern workplaces and IT equipment, subsidized lunchtime meals in the canteen, free parking and discounted public transport tickets
Additional information
At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application!
As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let’s overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you.
Contact
Please apply online in English, including your notice period and salary expectation based on a regular 40 hour work week.
Alexandra Dreger
Talent Acquisition
Job details
| Posting date: | 2025/10/24 |
|---|---|
| Experience level: | Experienced professionals |
| Contract limitation: | Permanent, Full Time |
| Work Modality: | Hybrid |
| Job family: | Information Technology |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | DE_ET-EG01230 |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Unsolicited Submissions from Recruitment Agencies and Third Parties
TK Elevator does not accept candidate submissions, applications, or profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or other third parties unless a written agreement has been executed in advance by an authorized representative of TK Elevator.
