Job Title: Data Brick Solution ArchitectContract Type: Contract 9-12months (extensions)Location: HybridStart Date: ASAP Role overview A key strategic initiative within the organization is improving enterprise-wide data governance through the EDM program. The IT department supports this strategy with its data platform and the implementation of MDM and data catalog tooling.The Solution Architect will collaborate closely with the Enterprise Architect for data domains, working alongside product managers, product owners, project teams, and IT teams (e.G., IT architects, infrastructure, Middleware teams) to ensure solutions align with architectural standards and frameworks.The Solution Architect is delivery-oriented, ensuring that both intermediate and final states of the solution architecture are well-defined and communicated to stakeholders. This includes proposing solutions and delivering high-level architecture documents and detailed specifications. Key responsibilitiesGain a deep understanding of business domains related to data governance, statistics, studies, and microdata managementDevelop a strong network within the IT departmentAct as a key team member in project and product teamsProvide project managers and product owners with concrete solution architecturesEnsure all proposed solutions align with reference architecture and overall business and IT strategyMonitor implementation and address any deviations from proposed solutions Technical expertise requiredEnterprise Data Management Concepts: Strong understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) patterns and Datamesh architectureAzure Cloud Experience: Hands-on experience with Azure Fabric, Data Factory, Datalake Storage, SQL, and Databricks (Delta Lake framework is a plus)Architecture Frameworks & Tools: Familiarity with Togaf and ArchiMate modeling. Experience with Visual Paradigm is an advantageSolution Architecture: Expertise in designing solutions across data, application, and technology layers, with a clear link to the business layerTechnical Knowledge: Broad understanding of application development, integration tools, IT security measures, infrastructure & operations, and cloud technologyProject Management: Theoretical knowledge of PMI/PMBOK with practical experience in project methodologies and lifecycle managementDocumentation Skills: Ability to write clear and detailed technical documentation in English DeliverablesSystem Architecture Documents and corresponding ArchiMate diagramsHigh-level technical designs and security architectures Skills & competenciesAbility to work autonomously and flexiblyStrong teamwork and collaboration with enterprise architects, project teams, and business stakeholdersHighly organized and proactive with strong problem-solving skillsExcellent social and communication skills, including coaching, negotiation, and knowledge sharingAbility to synthesize, present, and influence effectively Language requirementsFrench/Dutch & English: Active knowledge (understanding, speaking, reading)English: Strong written proficiency for technical documentation Education & experienceExtensive experience as a Solution Architect (or System Architect under SAFe Agile framework)Minimum of 5 years working in a similar professional environment, ideally within financial and/or public sector organizations Working hoursMonday to Friday, standard working hours (7 hours 36 minutes per day)At least 50% on-premises presence required, coordinated with the team as needed