Senior Data Architect / Senior Analytics Engineer (m/f/x)

We are looking for a Senior Data Architect / Senior Analytics Engineer (m/f/x) who will own and drive our entire data landscape.

This is not a traditional engineering role focused on implementing predefined requirements. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of Data as a company-wide capability and helps shape how data creates value across the business.

You will define how data is collected, structured, governed and used across the company. Working closely with Product, Engineering and Leadership, you'll identify opportunities where data can improve products, automate processes, enable better decision-making, and support scalable growth.

This role combines strategic ownership with hands-on execution. You'll design our data architecture, define standards and best practices, build data models and pipelines, implement analytics solutions, and continuously evolve our data platform. In a small, fast-moving company, you'll have the autonomy to shape our data strategy while being deeply involved in building and delivering it yourself.

We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, driving cross-functional initiatives, and turning data into a strategic asset for the entire organization.

Requirements

Your Mission

• Own the design and evolution of our end-to-end data architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability
• Define and implement data modeling standards, including domain models, schemas, and data contracts across the organization
• Architect and optimize modern data pipelines (batch and real-time), ensuring robust and high-quality data flow across systems
• Build and evolve our core data platform (warehouse/lakehouse), balancing performance, cost, scalability, and simplicity
• Establish strong data quality, observability, and governance practices to ensure trusted and consistent data across the company
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable and well-structured data architectures
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Leadership to align data architecture with product and business strategy
• Enable self-serve analytics by designing clean, well-structured datasets and semantic layers
• Act as a hands-on builder: design, implement, and maintain core data systems yourself while also setting direction and standards for the overall data landscape
• Leverage automation and AI where it meaningfully improves development speed, data reliability, and insight generation
• Continuously evaluate, introduce, and apply modern data technologies, architectures, and best practices where they create real impact

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Several years of experience as a Data Engineer, Data Architect, or similar role, ideally in fast-paced or high-growth environments ( experience in regulated environments/healthcare would be a plus)
• Strong expertise in SQL, Phyton, and modern Cloud Data Warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake, Postgres ...) as well as modern data architectures
• Proven experience in data modelling and managing data-intensive systems (Star/Snowflake, ideally data build tool experience)
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Metabase, Looker)
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data quality, and data governance principles
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Experience with integrating AI Tools in the Daily Workflow (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot)
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across technical and non-technical teams
• Fluent in English; German is a strong plus

Benefits

Fair compensation
You receive fair pay, regular salary payments, and of course the technology you need to do your job really well.

Great team
You'll join a lively, interdisciplinary team and a friendly, supportive working atmosphere - including regular on-site team events.

Remote-first
Want to work from home? No problem. Prefer coming to the office in Berlin? Also great. We are remote-first - you work wherever suits you best.

30 days off
Rest is important. With us you get 30 days off per year: 26 vacation days plus 4 extra mental health days for breaks when you need them.

Flexible working hours
Whether you like to start early or prefer a later start - you shape your day in a way that works for you.

You make a difference
With us, you're not just part of it - you're at the center of it. Your ideas matter, and you can truly make an impact.

About Cara Care

Cara Care is a digital health company with the mission to provide holistic, science-based support for people with gastrointestinal disorders. Through our apps, users can identify symptom triggers, receive personalized recommendations, and access digital therapy programs for:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Cara Care for IBS)
• Heartburn (Cara Care for reflux and functional dyspepsia)

Our IBS program is officially approved by the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) as a reimbursable digital health application (DiGA).

Supported by Bayer

We are pleased that Cara Care has recently become part of the Bayer Group. This step strengthens our mission and enables us to further expand our impact. With Bayer's global healthcare expertise and our innovative digital approach, we are ready to redefine digestive healthcare.

Working with us

At Cara Care, you work alongside a team of physicians, researchers, developers, product specialists, and people experts who are passionate about improving people's lives. We are inspired by our patients and driven by real-world impact. We work fast, collaborate closely, and never lose sight of wellbeing - both for our users and for ourselves.

Diversity matters to us

We believe diverse teams build better products. That's why we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone - regardless of race, religion, skin color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

We know that applying for a new job is a big step, and we truly appreciate your time and effort. We look forward to getting to know you!