Data Architect (IFE DCC)

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

We are seeking a Data scientist to design, build, and scale robust data platforms that power analytics, AI, and next-generation inflight digital services within the Thales In-Flyt Experience ecosystem.
 

This role combines hands-on engineering excellence with data architecture responsibilities, enabling secure, scalable, and high-performance data solutions across edge and cloud environments.
 

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient ETL pipelines for ingesting, processing, and transforming large-scale data from multiple sources (batch and near real-time).
• Design and implement scalable data architectures and analytics pipelines, leveraging modern data platforms such as Databricks and Spark-based ecosystems.
• Design and implement efficient data models (dimensional, normalized, and curated layers) to support analytics and operational use cases.
• Define and enforce data quality, validation, and observability frameworks
• Drive performance tuning and cost optimization across compute and storage layers.
• Collaborate with engineering, platform, and product teams to operationalize data-driven insights within production environments.
• Drive the exploration and adoption of AI/ML use cases, defining architecture, selecting best-fit tools and frameworks, and enabling scalable, production-grade data-driven intelligence across platforms.

Requirements

• Strong background in analyzing large and complex datasets using distributed data processing frameworks such as Spark, Databricks, or similar platforms.
• Experience designing and implementing data architectures, ETL/ELT pipelines, and scalable data processing solutions.
• Experience working with Databricks ecosystem (Delta Lake, Spark SQL, Databricks workflows) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data processing and transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to solve multidisciplinary, data-driven problems.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing concepts, and lakehouse architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with Kubernetes (K8s), containerized workloads, and microservices infrastructure is a plus.
• Experience with designing and enabling secure, scalable data sharing using open standards (e.g., Delta Sharing) to support cross-organization data access is a plus
• Experience building or supporting data pipelines for AI/ML use cases, including feature engineering, data preparation, and integration with tools such as MLflow, LLM frameworks, or vector databases is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate/Professional and Python Institute certifications (e.g., PCEP, PCAP) are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Other Information:

• Working Location: Suntec City

• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.