Data Architect - MarTech & CDP (f/m/x)

IBM iX – Experience the Human Factor.

Join a role where data becomes the engine behind truly personalized customer experiences. This is an opportunity to shape how organizations activate their data – from raw inputs to intelligent, real-time engagement across the entire customer lifecycle. Sitting at the crossroads of data engineering, cloud, and marketing technology, this role combines architecture thinking with hands-on execution, turning complex data landscapes into scalable, high-performing ecosystems. Working closely with business and technical teams, you’ll drive the design of data models and solutions that directly power decision-making, automation, and measurable impact.

We are looking for you to join our team as soon as possible in full-time (40 hours per week) – ideally on site in Varaždin/Zagreb/Osijek with a possibility to partially work from home-office (3 days per week).

Your tasks

• You design and maintain scalable data architectures and data models (relational & non-relational), aligning them with business use cases, CDP requirements, and customer lifecycle needs
• You build, implement, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines (batch & streaming), ensuring data quality, consistency, performance, and security across platforms
• You collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, defining data mappings, integration logic, and governance standards
• You develop and configure integrations, APIs, and custom components (e.g. using Python), enabling seamless data flow across marketing and cloud ecosystems
• You define and enforce data governance, standards, and best practices, while proactively identifying optimization opportunities and supporting continuous improvement
• You support testing, deployment, and post-go-live activities, providing technical guidance and ensuring reliable, scalable implementations

Your skills

• You bring hands-on experience in data architecture and data modeling, including identity resolution and data stitching across both relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Snowflake, MongoDB, DynamoDB)
• You have strong expertise in SQL and data processing, combined with practical experience in Python (or similar) for data manipulation, integration, and API development
• You have solid experience with ETL/ELT tools and data integration, including modern cloud-based platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) and data storage solutions (e.g. S3)
• You understand event streaming and modern data ecosystems (e.g. Kafka, CDP platforms like Adobe, SAP, Tealium) and how they support real-time use cases
• You are familiar with DevOps and data operations practices, such as CI/CD, monitoring, and infrastructure as code
• You demonstrate strong communication (C1 – English and Croatian are must; +B2 – German is an advantage), ownership, and problem-solving skills, with a consulting mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Your perspective

Professional Growth 
We offer various opportunities for personal development through our internal academy and “design yourself” programs, including in-house coaching and mentoring. You’ll also have full access to all further training opportunities at IBM. 

Work-Life Balance 
Our core working hours, 30 days of vacation and hybrid-work-model help you live your life more flexible.  

Health & Well-Being 
Your well-being is just as important as your health. That’s why we offer different programs & initiatives to support your physical and mental health.

Team & Culture  
It’s our goal for everyone to feel safe, needed and celebrated. Look forward to great team and company events.

Corporate Benefits & Incentives  
Enjoy great IBM discounts and internal incentives that appreciate your effort like our “Bring a friend” rewards program. 

About us

In over 60 studios, IBM iX is one of the largest providers of digital experience services in the world. As part of IBM Consulting, IBM’s consulting and services unit, IBM iX is a consultancy, digital agency, design studio and tech company all in one. At the intersection of strategy, design and technology, the teams support organizations, companies and brands in their digital transformation. In German-speaking countries, experts design digital experiences that put people at the center – based on IBM technologies and in collaboration with leading technology partners such as Adobe, Salesforce and SAP CX.

You feel at home in the world of digital trends and love to drive projects with real impact? Then become part of our IBM iX Team! 

IBM iX is a company focused on creating an equal work environment for all. We especially want to encourage all people with their individual diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for work at our company.

We look forward to receiving your application with a current CV, work references and, very welcome, a short letter of motivation.

Questions about the job? Please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner:
Luka Zlatić
luka.zlatic@ibmix.hr