Kering Data Architect

Location
Employment Full-time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Jan 13, 2026
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Join Kering in Paris as a Data Architect. Be part of a global luxury leader, driving data strategy and innovation. Apply now!

Overview

Kering, a global luxury conglomerate, is renowned for its portfolio of illustrious brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga. With a commitment to creativity, sustainability, and cultural enrichment, Kering fosters an environment where innovation thrives. As a family-led enterprise, it emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, ensuring a dynamic and supportive workplace for its 47,000 employees worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define architecture concepts aligned with Kering’s Data and AI strategy and enterprise architecture patterns.
  • Structure and implement architecture patterns for the data and AI platform and related applications.
  • Collaborate with teams on solution design and platform/product evolution.
  • Document architecture, guidelines, and best practices, maintaining an up-to-date repository.
  • Manage the technical debt backlog, monitor progress, and ensure integration into action plans.
  • Work with Security teams to integrate best security practices.
  • Coordinate with Enterprise Architecture teams on data and AI topics.
  • Lead the implementation of the Data platform in China, aligned with global strategy.
  • Support Houses in managing their Data and AI initiatives.
  • Participate in specialized conferences and events to maintain active awareness of Data & AI innovations and trends.
  • Promote Data culture within the team by hosting workshops on new concepts and market trends.
  • Ensure strong coordination with partners.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years in data architecture, with proven expertise in designing and implementing Data platforms.

Skills

Solid experience with BI tools: Power BI, MicroStrategy, Tableau. Mastery of Agile concepts and associated tools (Jira, Confluence). Deep knowledge of Cloud architecture and strong expertise in Data architectures (Data Warehouse, Data Lake, Data Platform) and Cloud technologies (GCP, AWS). Good understanding of cloud concepts, IaC, security, and access management. Familiarity with luxury, logistics, and retail sectors. Awareness of market trends in Data and Cloud innovation. Collaborative leadership and influencing skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, rigor, and organizational sense. Strong synthesis ability. Empathy. Fluent English, both spoken and written.

Experience

Minimum 5 years in data architecture, with demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing data platforms.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.323 open roles in Paris, including 64 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.740 active listings on Cerulean, 97 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.294 open positions, with 122 posted this week.

Benefits

Kering offers a dynamic, international work environment with opportunities to tackle challenging projects and work with cutting-edge technologies. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional growth.

Culture

Kering places a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, believing that a varied workforce enriches the work environment and fosters creativity. The company encourages employees to express their talents and supports adaptability in a rapidly changing world.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.