Data Foundation Expert
Are you an experienced data engineer or architect who knows a data foundation is more than a platform, and enjoys leading others to build one?
At Curamando, you’ll design and deliver data foundations for AI-driven insights and activation. That means the platform, but also the data models, governance, ownership and teams around it. No two organisations need the same foundation, so you’ll fit each one to the client’s size, maturity and goals. We work across industries, with brands like McDonald’s and IKEA.
Data foundations are changing. Clients now want custom reporting apps and AI agents that answer business questions on their own. That puts more weight on strong data models, a semantic layer that gives people and AI the same definitions, and clear rules for what AI can access.
How we work is changing too. We’re quickly becoming AI-first, and you’ll help shape what that means for our team and our clients.
As a Data Foundation Expert, you’ll own workstreams, lead data engineers and work as an equal with client leadership, often on site.
What you’ll do
Assess a client’s data foundation and set the roadmap with their leadership
Design and build cost-efficient cloud data platforms, choosing the architecture and tools that fit each client
Define data models and semantic layers that AI agents and downstream applications can rely on
Shape governance, ownership, security and access for both people and AI
Help clients build the data team they need and decide where AI fits in their work
Lead and mentor data engineers, guide architectural choices and take on the hardest technical problems
Set standards for orchestration, CI/CD, testing, monitoring and infrastructure as code
Work AI-first with coding agents, and shape how our team and clients use them, holding AI output to the same standard as their own
Contribute to proposals, scoping and pitches, and help grow our Data Foundation team and offering
Who you are
We believe you’re a good fit if you:
Have many years’ experience building data platforms across different clouds and tools, including in a lead or architect role
Have shaped governance, ownership and team setup in organisations of different sizes
Have deep experience with data modelling and semantic layers
Have led and coached data engineers, and enjoy helping people grow
Still love to build and care about what you ship. Maybe coding agents got you hands-on again after years in engineering management
Have strong Python and SQL skills
Are a clear thinker who turns vague questions into a concrete plan and explains trade-offs to engineers and executives alike
Have opinions on how AI is changing data foundations and engineering work, and the experience to back them up
Communicate fluently in Swedish, both spoken and written
Are based in Stockholm or open to relocating here
Why Curamando?
Curamando is part of Eidra, a group of 16 companies with more than 1,400 specialists across cities from Stockholm to New York.
You’ll lead data foundation work for a range of clients and learn from experienced colleagues across Eidra. We value collaboration, curiosity and taking initiative, and believe in giving people responsibility and room to grow. We also believe in working together in person at our office in central Östermalm.
The recruitment process
We want the recruitment process to give both you and us a chance to get to know each other and see if we’re a good match. The process consists of:
Introduction: A first conversation of around 45 minutes to discuss your experience, motivations and what you’re looking for.
Technical interview and case: You’ll present a short take-home case on how you’d shape a client’s data foundation. We’ll focus on your technical depth, your judgement and how you communicate your approach.
Team meet and greet: An optional opportunity to meet the team, ask questions and get a feel for everyday life at Curamando and Eidra.
We review applications and invite candidates to interviews on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!
Stockholm
How we do it
Our foundation consists of Delivery, People and Value – the pillars of our performance model. Together, they create a platform for mentorship and describe expectations. Ultimately, they attract, retain and build talents.
The Delivery dimension focuses on the assignments, know-how, competence and practices.
The People dimension focuses on the communication, empowerment and leadership of internal and external colleagues.
The Value dimension focuses on creating value for the company, for example by finding new talents, creating new revenue streams through sales, assisting in marketing activities or building the company in any way or form.
About Curamando
Curamando offers tailored consulting services with the best people and assets to help clients build competitive digital marketing and sales capabilities to reach their business goals.
We are a part of Eidra, a group of top-notch companies specializing in strategy, creativity, and engineering. As a collective we guide leaders in making meaningful and lasting change.