PpThe mission within our Data AI unit? To set up modern data platforms of the future with the latest technologies. We follow a “Public Cloud First” strategy and have established partnerships with Databricks, Microsoft, and Snowflake. We are currently looking for a Data Architect with expertise within Databricks. Are you ready to join our team of specialists? Apply now and let your talent and experience contribute to our mission! /p ul liIn your role as Databricks Data Architect, you will work closely with experienced colleagues to set up Data Platforms in Databricks. Based on a thorough analysis of customer requirements (technical and business stakeholders), you will work with your colleagues on proposals that cover technological, commercial, and financial aspects. You will ensure a clear and attractive presentation for customers. /li liYou design and implement modern Lakehouse architectures based on Databricks best practices, including Medallion architecture, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog governance models. /li liYou define strategies around data governance, security, data lineage, data sharing, and compliance within cloud data platforms. /li liYou support organizations in implementing Data AI use cases, including Machine Learning, Generative AI, and MLOps / LLMOps patterns. /li liYou define platform engineering and DevOps strategies for data workloads, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and environment lifecycle management. /li liYou find a complex Business IT environment challenging. As an architect, you will determine the architecture of the future Data Platform together with the customer and you have final responsibility for this. You will translate the existing architecture into a concrete roadmap and a long-term plan with a clear and proactive vision for the future. You involve stakeholders effectively and gather as much information as possible to fully understand your customers' needs. /li liYou play a key role in proposal and tender processes, respond to RFP’s, and develop comprehensive business cases. /li liYou continuously develop your technical skills by obtaining and maintaining Microsoft and Databricks certifications. You stay up to date with the latest innovations. /li liCegeka is a Databricks partner. This gives you direct access to their solution architects for technical challenges or specific questions. /li liInnovation and knowledge sharing are central to our approach. We are constantly looking for new ways to improve and support our customers in their innovation journey, and you will have plenty of opportunities to actively participate in this. /li /ul h3What you need to succeed: /h3 ul liYou are an expert in modern data and AI platform architecture with at least 6 years of experience in data-related positions, preferably with experience in Solution Architecture, and you have in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure Data AI Services (Data Lake, Data Warehouse, Data Factory, Fabric, Azure Databricks, etc.) and other technologies, frameworks, and platforms (Snowflake, Huggingface, Cloud native setups, ...). /li liStrong proficiency in SQL, Python, PySpark, Powershell, Terraform, GitHub, large-scale and real-time data platforms, and DataOps is a major plus. /li liYou are able to identify, analyze, and translate customers’ business needs (both at C-level and within technical teams) into concrete solutions. You work in a results-driven manner and strive to deliver added value to your customers. /li liYou have a keen eye for opportunities and can inspire customers to embrace new technologies. Your persuasiveness and passion are invaluable in this process. /li liYou naturally inspire trust and aim to collaborate with your customers as effectively as possible. /li liYou are structured and analytical, you can easily make abstractions and you have a problem-solving mindset. /li liStrong communication skills (in both Dutch and English), customer focus, and attention to detail are also essential for this role. /li liThrough your coaching style, you are able to help other project members grow and perform at a higher level. /li liYou work according to a hybrid employment policy: from the Cegeka office near your place of residence (Ghent, Hasselt, Antwerp, or Leuven), combined with working from home and on site at the customer. /li /ul h3What are we offering: /h3 ul liYou will be joining a true Top Employer /li liYear after year, Whitelane Research confirms Cegeka as a reliable and leading IT services partner, securing an impressive first place in 2025 for Security, Application Services and Cloud Infrastructure /li liWe ask a lot of (talents) from you. Fortunately, you also get a lot in return! Competence and character are essential to us, in addition to experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that every employee can realize their potential /li liWe use a framework aimed at fair compensation, ensuring employees are paid based on their role, experience, and performance, regardless of gender or other non-job-related characteristics. An electric car with charge card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an interesting group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the option to give your salary package your own accent thanks to our Flex Reward Plan /li liFlexible working hours and a nice work/life balance /li liA top team: in which new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, happy hours and an increasingly legendary company party are also part of this /li liContinuous learning: knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training. Knowledge sharing and learning are key! Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths /li liWe value sustainability by pursuing carbon neutrality with the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and heard. /li /ul pMarket-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits. /p pFlexible working hours supporting your work/life balance. /p pCareer growth with horizontal and vertical development paths. /p pHybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently. /p pPersonal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners. /p pESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT. /p pCegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate. /p pTeam events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival. /p h3Application flow /h3 pb1. Apply /b /p pIf the role is interesting apply, or get in touch with the dedicated recruiter for more details. /p pb2. Assessment /b /p pOur Recruitment team will take a look at your application and let you know the next steps. /p pb3. Meet us /b /p pWithin two steps we will meet and we can discover together if we are a match on both sides. /p pb4. Time to start! /b /p pAccepted our proposal? Great! We look forward to working with you. /p h3Do you have any questions about this role? /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr