DATA & AI Solution Architect

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. The Group, a world leader in the luxury sector, operates in more than 45 countries with the PRADA, Miu Miu, Church’s and Car Shoe brands, and has employees of over 100 nationalities.
For our Corporate Data & Analytics team we are looking for a Data Analytics Solution Architect specialized in data and analytics architectures. The role involves designing scalable and secure solutions on Microsoft Fabric and Databricks, in alignment with enterprise architecture standards, and supporting implementation teams in project delivery. The data platform represents the enterprise engine for KPI calculation and advanced models, interacting with all end channels across the organization.
Design scalable, secure, efficient, and high-performing solutions on Microsoft Fabric and Databricks to support enterprise KPI calculation and the development of advanced models.
Monitor and optimize Azure and Microsoft Fabric resource costs, ensuring efficient platform usage.
Support implementation teams during project delivery and validate architectural decisions.
Scout and evaluate innovative tools in the data and AI domain.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Maths, or related STEM discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in solution architecture within the Data Analytics domain, preferably in consulting and/or the Fashion & Luxury sector.
Hands-on experience in designing modern data architectures (data lakehouse, cloud-native) as an enterprise engine for KPIs and advanced models.
Experience in defining and implementing data governance models and semantic layers.
Deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Power BI.
Solid understanding of cloud-native architecture, data lakehouse models, and ML/AI frameworks.
Expertise in designing semantic layers and data governance models.
Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.