Data Architect

At Sana Commerce, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment because we know our diverse workforce is one of our greatest strengths.

What started in 2007 with a pizza and a plan has grown into a fast-moving SaaS company that helps manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers thrive in B2B commerce complexity.

Our mission? To transform the way businesses buy and sell, so they can grow, build stronger relationships, and make the most of digital commerce. Join us and take ownership of your career in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the revision and implementation of our data infrastructure, strategy, and governance. You will play a key role in further evolving our data infrastructure to a scalable, high-performance data ecosystem leveraging Azure and Databricks and power internal intelligence, reporting, and customer-facing AI-driven solutions.

This role requires a balance of technical expertise and technical strategic vision, focusing on data engineering, AI/ML, security, and cost-efficient architecture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ingest, process, and deliver high-value data insights to internal stakeholders and customers.

What you'll get:

• The opportunity to make an impact at a fast-growing SaaS scale-up;
• Up to 3 weeks “work from anywhere” per year;
• A global and customized onboarding program (9,1/10 rated by previous hires);
• A hybrid working model – 3 days from the office, 2 days from home.

At Sana Commerce, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment because we know our diverse workforce is one of our greatest strengths.

What started in 2007 with a pizza and a plan has grown into a fast-moving SaaS company that helps manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers thrive in B2B commerce complexity.

Our mission? To transform the way businesses buy and sell, so they can grow, build stronger relationships, and make the most of digital commerce. Join us and take ownership of your career in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the revision and implementation of our data infrastructure, strategy, and governance. You will play a key role in further evolving our data infrastructure to a scalable, high-performance data ecosystem leveraging Azure and Databricks and power internal intelligence, reporting, and customer-facing AI-driven solutions.

This role requires a balance of technical expertise and technical strategic vision, focusing on data engineering, AI/ML, security, and cost-efficient architecture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ingest, process, and deliver high-value data insights to internal stakeholders and customers.

What you'll get:

• The opportunity to make an impact at a fast-growing SaaS scale-up;
• Up to 3 weeks “work from anywhere” per year;
• A global and customized onboarding program (9,1/10 rated by previous hires);
• A hybrid working model – 3 days from the office, 2 days from home.

What you'll be doing:

Data Strategy & Infrastructure

• Define and drive the data strategy to enhance internal decision-making and customer value.
• Architect and implement a scalable data platform using Azure Data Services and Databricks.
• Design data pipelines to ingest, transform, improve the quality, and store structured and unstructured data from various source systems.
• Ensure cost-efficient and high-performance data architectures that scale with business needs.

Data Engineering & AI-Driven Solutions

• Build and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure & Databricks components.
• Implement ML-based recommenders, improve search functionality, and AI-powered solutions (incl leveraging genAI LLM models).
• Support real-time and batch data processing needs.
• Develop and maintain high-quality data models, APIs, and warehouse structures for analytics and customer applications.

Data Governance, Security & Compliance

• Establish data governance frameworks, ensuring high data quality, integrity, and reliability.
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with GDPR, SOC2, and other industry standards.
• Define data access policies and apply encryption techniques.

Team Growth & Leadership

• Build and grow a high-performing data engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation.
• Mentor engineers and analysts in best practices.
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, and internal stakeholders to integrate data-driven capabilities into products and services.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ yrs of proven experience as a Data Architect, Data Engineer, or similar role working with Azure and Databricks.
• Strong expertise in data modeling, ETL pipelines, and real-time/batch processing.
• Experience in designing AI/ML-driven data solutions (recommendation engines, search, LLM-based apps).
• Deep understanding of data governance, compliance, and security best practices.
• Strong programming skills in Python, and SQL.
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams in a fast-growing environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in eCommerce data solutions, including product recommendations, customer segmentation, and personalization.
• Knowledge of data mesh, event-driven architectures, and streaming data processing.
• Experience in cost optimization strategies for Azure & Databricks.
• Familiarity with OpenAI APIs and AI-enhanced customer features.

Who we are:

So, what does it mean to be a part of the Sana Commerce team?

At Sana Commerce, our values guide how we work, collaborate, and drive success.

• Champions of Our League. "We deliver lasting success, balancing quick wins and long-term value."
  We take pride in our unique product and extensive B2B knowledge and continuously strive to improve. No matter our role, we bring value every day, helping our customers and partners succeed.
• Supercharge Our Customers. "We’re revolutionizing B2B commerce together, helping our customers to lead and succeed."
  Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We go beyond solutions, providing the tools and support they need to grow.
• Determined to Grow. "We embrace challenges, growing and raising the bar for ourselves and our industry."
  We take on challenges, seek feedback, and keep learning. Every setback is a chance to improve and move forward.
• Bold Together. "We dare to be bold because we have each other’s back."
  We collaborate across teams and time zones, challenge the status quo, and support each other to achieve the best outcomes.

Job descriptions can be tough to interpret. Even if you may not tick all the boxes, please explain your motivation for the role of Data Architect in a cover letter, we strongly encourage you to apply if you still feel like you are a great match for this role. Apply now!

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- Michiel Schipperus

Former CEO of Sana Commerce