Tiffany & Co. Director of Data Architecture

Paris France

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Tiffany & Co., a distinguished name in luxury jewelry, operates under the esteemed LVMH conglomerate, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the luxury sector. As an employer, Tiffany & Co. offers a dynamic and inspiring environment where creativity and expertise are nurtured, providing employees with opportunities to contribute to the legacy of a brand synonymous with elegance and sophistication.

1. Define and oversee the enterprise data architecture for the platforms.
2. Lead the data architecture practice and represent Data Engineering at the enterprise level.
3. Act as a technical subject matter expert in the data ecosystem, particularly in GCP, providing strategic input into architecture, platforms, and development methodologies.
4. Mentor and coach engineering and platform teams, ensuring adherence to standards through design and code reviews.
5. Facilitate cross-team collaboration to define and implement enterprise data management architecture, enhancing engineering efficiency.
6. Direct the strategy and implementation for migrating existing data warehouse platforms to GCP.
7. Guide the technical direction of the team, collaborating with Architecture, Platform, DevOps, Security, and Project teams.
8. Lead the transition towards DevOps processes for Data & Analytics, emphasizing continuous integration and automated testing.
9. Drive the data platform technical roadmap, prioritizing and developing new features to serve business teams.
10. Interface with key business functions and IT Business Analysis teams to translate business requirements into data and integration needs.
11. Manage technical resources from consulting partners, ensuring adherence to architecture standards and best practices.
12. Establish Agile principles and processes for project execution.
13. Manage relationships with external vendors to assess technical competence and identify integration opportunities.
14. Provide hands-on leadership for the end-to-end delivery of GCP platforms and capabilities.

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum of 7 years in the Data & Analytics field.
3. At least 3 years of experience in GCP-specific architecture, development, or support roles.
4. Experience leading offshore teams in a Data & Analytics environment.
5. Proven track record in building data integration solutions in GCP with BigQuery.
6. Experience in designing and building data storage capabilities such as data warehouses or data lakes.
7. Understanding of large-scale computing solutions and database architectures.
8. Knowledge of GCP cloud security, orchestration, and data management.
9. Fluency in English; fluency in French is a plus.

1. Expertise in GCP services and tools for data engineering and data warehousing.
2. Strong understanding of modern Data Warehouse concepts and ELT methodology.
3. Proficiency in DevOps and Agile methodologies, with experience in Jira, Azure DevOps, and GitHub.
4. Excellent planning, coordination, and execution skills.
5. Ability to lead and deliver technology solutions in GCP.
6. Strong SQL skills and experience with various data ingestion techniques.
7. Experience with no-SQL, relational and non-relational platforms, and multiple file formats.

A minimum of 10 years of experience in the Data & Analytics field, with significant experience in GCP architecture and data integration solutions.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts on luxury products.

Tiffany & Co. fosters a culture of innovation and excellence, where employees are encouraged to bring their unique perspectives and skills to the table. The workplace is collaborative and dynamic, with a strong emphasis on professional growth and development. As part of the LVMH family, Tiffany & Co. upholds the highest standards of luxury and craftsmanship, offering a rewarding environment for those passionate about the industry.