The 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!
* In 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.
* You 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.
* You have a keen eye for opportunities and can inspire customers to embrace new technologies. Your persuasiveness and passion are invaluable in this process.
* You play a key role in quotation processes, responding to tenders, and developing comprehensive business cases.
* You are structured and analytical, you can easily make abstractions and you have a problem-solving mindset.
* Your coaching style enables you to elevate other project members to a higher level.
* As a strong communicator, you have no trouble giving engaging presentations to customers and prospects.
* You have a passion for continuous self-development and stay up to date with the latest innovations. Databricks and/ or Microsoft certifications are a must.
* Cegeka is a Databricks partner. This gives you direct access to their solution architects for technical challenges or specific questions.
* Innovation 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.
What you need to succeed:
* You are an expert in Data Intelligence with at least 6 years of experience in data-related positions, preferably with experience in Solution Architecture, and you have in-dept 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, ...).
* Proficiency in SQL, Python, PySpark, Powershell, Terraform, GitHub, large-scale, real-time data platforms and DataOps is a major plus.
* You are able to identify and analyze the business needs of customers (both at C-level and within technical teams) and translate them into concrete solutions. You are result-oriented and strive to offer added value to your customers.
* You present these solutions in a clear commercial text, understanding and simplifying complexities and ensuring an attractive visualization of the proposal.
* You naturally inspire confidence and strive to collaborate with your customers as effectively as possible.
* You have a flexible, independent, and collegial attitude.
* Good communication skills, customer focus and accuracy are also very important in this role.
* You 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.
* You have a fluent knowledge of both Dutch and English.
What are we offering:
* You will be joining a true Top Employer
* Year 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
* We 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
* We 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
* Flexible working hours and a nice work/life balance
* A 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
* Continuous 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
* We 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.
Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.
Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.
Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.
Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently.
Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.
ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT.
Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate.
Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.
Aspire to more: our promise to you!
At Cegeka, you have every opportunity to further develop yourself as a professional. Together, we achieve what you truly want to mean for our customers and colleagues. We warmly invite you to grow with us through an unparalleled variety of challenging and meaningful IT projects. Leave your mark on projects for high-profile clients where we truly make a difference. Aspire to more.
Intense, enjoyable, and deeply committed—that’s how we work, always together, in close cooperation with colleagues and clients. All within a culture driven by our core values: ownership, personal development, respect, and authenticity. Join us in shaping the next phase of a successful, fast-growing, and innovative international IT company.
Application flow
1. Apply
If the role is interesting apply, or get in touch with the dedicated recruiter for more details.
2. Assessment
Our Recruitment team will take a look at your application and let you know the next steps.
3. Meet us
Within two steps we will meet and we can discover together if we are a match on both sides.
4. Time to start!
Accepted our proposal? Great! We look forward to working with you.
Do you have any questions about this role?
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