Data & Analytics Architect at AFRY

Shape the future of data architecture at AFRY! Drive business value as a Data & Analytics Architect in Stockholm or Gothenburg.

Are you ready to shape how an international organization uses data to make better business decisions?At AFRY, you will play a key role in developing data architecture, governance and analytics as part of the company´s long-term strategy. Working closely with business stakeholders, you will influence how data is structured, managed and transformed into business value.With modern cloud platforms, international colleagues and complex business challenges, this role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and business development.

The Opportunity

At AFRY, you will work on complex, business-driven challenges in an international organization with diverse needs and opportunities to improve how data is used.

You will join an international Data & Analytics team, collaborating with colleagues in Sweden and Asia. The role combines strategic influence, technical expertise and close business collaboration, giving you the opportunity to shape decisions, establish common approaches and develop impactful solutions.

AFRY provides services in engineering, design, digitalization and advisory. With Nordic roots and global reach, AFRY combines local expertise with international capabilities to create value for future generations.

Your Challenge

As a Data & Analytics Architect, you will develop and align AFRY´s approach to data management, governance and analytics. Following investments in data platforms, the focus is now on strengthening business value, common principles and effective data utilization.

Working at the intersection of IT and business, you will translate business needs into sustainable architectural solutions alongside architects, development teams, project managers and stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities include:

Develop and improve AFRY´s data architecture, focusing on data management, governance and analytics.

Translate business needs into requirements, architectural principles and scalable solutions.

Build future-proof architecture supporting dashboards, reporting, advanced analytics and data-driven decisions.

Establish common data definitions, information models and KPIs across business areas.

Provide architectural expertise in major business initiatives, ensuring alignment with standards and principles.

Develop conceptual and logical data models to create sustainable information structures.

Act as a trusted advisor, helping stakeholders use data for better analysis and business decisions.

Contribute to AFRY´s Data & Analytics strategy and establish foundations for future AI-driven solutions.

Collaborate internationally to strengthen shared ways of working and data capabilities.

You will have significant opportunities to influence development, challenge existing approaches and demonstrate how data can support business growth.

The Team and Workplace

You will join an international Data & Analytics team of approximately 14 employees and consultants, based across Stockholm, Gothenburg, Helsinki, Bangkok and Manila.

This is a permanent position, preferably based in Stockholm or Gothenburg, with a flexible working environment and approximately two office days per week.

The technical environment is primarily cloud-based, with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric as core platforms. Databricks and other solutions are also part of the landscape, requiring an understanding of how different platforms interact from an architectural perspective.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Data & Analytics professional with strong expertise in data architecture, management and governance, combined with a strategic, business-oriented mindset. You may have worked as a Data & Analytics Lead, Analytics Lead or in a similar senior role connecting technology, business and strategy. Experience from large or decentralized organizations with varying data maturity is valuable.

We believe you bring:

Several years of experience in Data & Analytics and data architecture or similar responsibilities.

Strong knowledge of data management and governance.

Experience with modern cloud-based data platforms.

Knowledge of conceptual and logical data modelling, such as Data Vault or Kimball.

Ability to translate business needs into architectural solutions.

Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.

Understanding of agile methodologies, requirements, backlogs and priorities.

Excellent written and spoken English.

Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure and AI-related initiatives is an advantage.

You are curious, analytical, communicative and solution-oriented. You confidently challenge existing approaches, ask the right questions and make decisions while respecting different perspectives and cultures.

You enjoy collaborating, creating structure and driving progress, with a passion for turning data into business value, better decisions and new opportunities.

Let´s Connect!

We have chosen to work with Ada Digital in this hiring process. Their recruitment process focuses on transparency, inclusion and a fast moving candidate experience. And now we want to know more about you - on your own terms! To apply, please fill out the short form, briefly motivate why you are interested in the position, and attach your CV or LinkedIn-profile. No additional documentation is needed. You can then, in real-time, follow your application online as our recruiters are working with it. We work with a continues selection process which means we might hire a candidate before the final apply date, so apply already today! Interested and want to know more? Please contact our recruiter today. We are looking forward to connecting soon!