Staff Data Architect

Company Description Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We’re the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Homebase, Henkel, Klarna and many others.

The Role At Checkout, we’re rethinking how we “do data”. We’re on the lookout for a Staff Data Architect to join our Data Platform team; a pivotal position that will play a key role in driving this change and ensuring teams are reaping the benefits. You will take a lead role in refining and advocating for scalable data products that empower the business, ensuring our data platforms and processes support current and future business needs.

Job Requirements Strong Consultancy Skills: Track record of working in a consultancy or advisory role, managing change initiatives, and leading business transformations in large organisations. Analytical and Data Modeling Expertise: Strong expertise in data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical) and analytics solutions Data Governance and Quality: Deep understanding of data governance principles, data quality frameworks, and the regulatory landscape affecting data (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Technological Expertise: Proficiency in relevant data concepts, including but not limited to: Stream processing Database management and warehousing tools (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Databricks) Data orchestration and ETL tools (Airflow, DBT, Informatica) Leadership and Mentorship: Experience leading data oriented teams and mentoring junior engineer and analysts. Strategic Thinking: Able to translate business strategy into effective data solutions that scale with growth. Collaboration and Influence: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels of the organisation. Thought Leadership: We value thought leadership, so any contributions to the data community through articles, talks, conferences, or meetups are a bonus.

Benefits Hybrid Working Model: All of our offices globally are onsite 3 times per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). We’ve worked towards enabling teams to work collaboratively in the same space, while also being able to partner with colleagues globally. During your days at the office, we offer amazing snacks, breakfast, and lunch options in all of our locations.

Application Details If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. We believe in equal opportunities We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use. Our clients come from all over the world — and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success. When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We’d love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us. We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We’ll be happy to support you.