Posted on: April 01, 2026
Do you want to shape the architecture behind modern data and AI platforms for enterprise customers? Do you thrive in a trusted advisor role, combining technical authority with hands-on delivery when it matters most? Then you could be our new Principal Solution Architect!
📍 Location: Aarhus
At Columbus, we are helping organizations build modern data platforms and unlock the value of their data through scalable analytics, AI, and cloud-native architectures. We are looking for a Principal Solution Architect who can take a leading role in designing and delivering complex data platforms for enterprise customers.
As a Principal Solution Architect in our Data & AI team, you are responsible for the end-to-end architecture and successful delivery of large-scale data and analytics solutions. You act as the technical authority on key engagements, translating business needs into robust, scalable, and future-proof architectures.
You will work closely with engineering teams, project managers, and client stakeholders to ensure solutions are designed and implemented according to best practices for modern cloud data platforms. While you lead the architectural direction, you are also comfortable getting hands-on when needed to unblock teams or shape critical components of the solution.
Your time is primarily focused on client-facing architecture and project delivery (approximately 70%), complemented by internal activities such as mentoring colleagues, strengthening architectural practices, and contributing to the continuous development of our Data & AI capabilities.
Role & responsibilities
As a Principal Solution Architect, you will:
Own end-to-end architecture of enterprise data platforms (from design to production)
Translate business needs into concrete, scalable, and opinionated architectures
Drive architecture decisions across the full data lifecycle (ingestion → transformation → storage → semantic layer → consumption)
Lead technical design sessions and architecture workshops with senior stakeholders
Ensure architectural integrity during delivery - not just in slides, but in code and implementation
Act as technical escalation point for complex challenges across projects
Contribute hands-on when needed (e.g., prototyping, critical pipelines, IaC)
Perform architecture reviews and design validations
Define and evolve architecture patterns, standards, and best practices
Mentor engineers and architects, raising the overall technical bar
What you will work with
Our projects typically involve designing and implementing modern data platforms using technologies such as:
Azure Data Platform (end-to-end)
Microsoft Fabric
Databricks & Delta Lake / Lakehouse architectures
Azure Data Factory / Synapse
Power BI semantic models (enterprise-grade)
Streaming & real-time architectures
Infrastructure-as-Code & DevOps practices
You will work on complex enterprise environments, helping organizations modernize legacy data platforms and establish scalable foundations for analytics and AI.
What you bring
We are looking for a profile that combines deep technical expertise with architectural leadership:
Extensive experience designing and implementing modern cloud data platforms
Strong understanding of data architecture, data engineering, and analytics platforms
Experience working with Azure-based data ecosystems
Ability to translate business requirements into practical and scalable technical architectures
Experience guiding development teams and ensuring delivery quality
Strong communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions with senior stakeholders
You bring personality and presence into your work - you’re someone people enjoy collaborating with, even when solving hard problems
Why join Columbus’s Data & AI team
You will join a team of experienced data engineers, architects, and analytics specialists working on some of the most advanced data platform implementations in the Danish market.
As a Principal Solution Architect, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead the architecture of large-scale data and analytics platforms
Work with modern cloud technologies and leading enterprise clients
Shape how we design and deliver next-generation data platforms
Mentor and influence a strong community of data professionals
Do you see yourself in this role and want to join the journey?
Send us your application as soon as possible! We review candidates on an ongoing basis. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Hiring Manager, Mathias Haubjerg at Mathias.Haubjerg@columbusglobal.com.
About Columbus 💙
At Columbus, you will be joining a global IT consulting company with over 1,500 dedicated professionals. We are at the forefront of digital transformation, present in 10 countries helping 1,100 customers secure their future by driving growth through data-driven insights and creating seamless digital experiences.
With our broad industry experience in both B2B and complex B2C, we stand out as the leading digital sales partner in the Nordic region. You will be part of a team that designs and implements top-tier, industry-specific solutions, unleashing the full potential of our customers' digital businesses.
We believe in Digital transformation for a better tomorrow, where we also commit to drive positive social and environmental changes on a global scale!
www.columbusglobal.com