Who we are
At The Stepstone Group, we have a simple yet very important mission: The right job for everyone. Using our data, platform, and technology, we create opportunities for job seekers and companies around the world to find a perfect match, in a fair and equitable way. With over 20 brands across 30+ countries, we strive for inclusive, unbiased hiring.
At our Tech Hub in Warsaw, located near Wilanowska Metro, we are a team of over 300 ambitious specialists dedicated to building and scaling world-class IT products. As part of The Stepstone Group, a global leader in job-tech and digital recruiting solutions, we’re shaping the future of work and technology.
Join our team of 4,000+ employees and be part of reshaping the labour market and becoming the world’s leading job-tech platform.
Our way of working: being together
At The Stepstone Group, we believe that meaningful work happens best together. We’re building a culture where people connect, learn from each other, and share ideas openly. That’s why working 3 days per week from our Warsaw office is a core part of how we collaborate. We know that face-to-face time makes a difference — for our people, our culture, and our impact.
📌 The job at glance
The Staff Architect – Data Architecture is an experienced technologist within the Enterprise Architecture team, dedicated to shaping, implementing, and governing the enterprise data architecture. This role is pivotal in ensuring consistency, interoperability, and strategic alignment of data across the organization.
You will lead and partner in the development and governance of the enterprise data model, data policies, integration patterns, and data contracts between our core domains and capabilities. You will work closely and collaboratively with engineering, product, and architecture stakeholders to ensure data is treated as a strategic asset—enabling scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions that benefit everyone.
This role welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and genders and values diverse perspectives. It calls for a blend of deep technical expertise in data architecture and engineering, strong communication and synthesis skills, and a strategic mindset to align data initiatives with domain delivery.
Working closely with other senior individual contributors and technical leaders, the Staff Architect ensures ongoing alignment of data architecture practices across portfolios. They provide mentorship, oversight, and guidance on the discipline of data architecture, influencing its evolution across Chapters and engineering teams.
The Staff Architect also plays a key role in supporting and growing an inclusive IC community by sharing knowledge, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of belonging and excellence in data architecture. This position is ideal for experienced professionals who can navigate both functional and technical data landscapes and drive impactful outcomes with autonomy and expertise.
📌 Responsibilities
You will contribute to the implementation and governance of the enterprise data architecture, ensuring alignment with business and technical strategies.
You will support the definition and maintenance of the enterprise data model, promoting consistency and interoperability across domains.
You will help establish and enforce data policies, integration patterns, and data contracts between domains and capabilities.
You will collaborate with domain architects, engineering leaders, and product teams to simplify and standardize data flows and interfaces.
You will support the full ML/AI lifecycle, from data acquisition and preparation to model deployment and monitoring.
You will contribute to architecture roadmaps, principles, and standards related to data.
You will participate in resolving complex data-related architectural decisions and challenges.
You will help improve the maturity of data architecture assets and practices across the organization.
You will help create an inclusive culture where all team members feel heard, valued, and empowered to contribute.
📌 Key stakeholders
VP of Architecture
Engineering Directors & Managers
Product Directors & Managers
Domain Architects
Principal & Staff Engineers
Data Scientists & ML Engineers
Business stakeholders and colleagues across diverse teams and backgrounds
📌 Key performance indicators
Delivery of data architecture milestones
Health and adoption of the enterprise data model
Quality and consistency of data contracts and integration patterns
Support for ML/AI lifecycle and data platform scalability
Engineering and data governance health
Delivery of OKRs
Contribution to an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Strong technical background in data architecture, data engineering, and data management
Proven experience in enterprise data modeling, data governance, and data integration
Familiarity with the ML/AI lifecycle and enabling data platforms for intelligent applications
Effective communication and synthesis skills to engage confidently with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Experience with solution architecture and cross‑domain data initiatives
Ability to influence and align technical solutions with business goals, while collaborating respectfully with diverse teams
Strong understanding of modern data platforms, cloud‑native data services, and data security practices
Commitment to building an inclusive, supportive environment where all voices and perspectives are welcomed
🖥️ Software & Hardware
Mac or Dell laptop — your choice, so you can work the way you feel most productive
Windows or macOS system — whichever fits your style
2 monitors (24", 27", or 32") for an ergonomic, flexible setup
Adjustable desks for your comfort, health, and well‑being
Slack & Teams to keep communication open, smooth, and inclusive
Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) to help everyone stay connected and organized
🎁 What we offer
Your life outside work matters too — and we believe your job should enrich it, not take it over. Here’s what you’ll find with us:
Premium medical and dental care for you and your loved ones
Life insurance for peace of mind
Flex Benefits – Worksmile Cafeteria System (Multisport, vouchers, tickets, etc.)
Employee Referral Program
Hackathons, Knowledge Sharing Hours, and in‑house projects where all voices are welcomed
Tech and sport communities open to everyone
Team get‑togethers and integration parties to build genuine connections
Charity initiatives & 2 extra volunteer days to support causes you care about
English/German classes to boost your confidence and skills
Game room and chill‑out zone to relax, recharge, and share time with colleagues
🤝 Our promise
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
Equal opportunities are at the heart of what we do — and diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success as a global company.
We actively welcome applications from people of all gender identities, backgrounds, family situations, sexual orientations, disability statuses, ethnicities, beliefs, and ages. We know diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a place where everyone can thrive.
If you want to help shape the future of work — and believe in doing it together — we’d love to hear from you.