Description:
We are looking for a Senior Solution Data Architect to define and implement solution architectures for major IT and data projects in Brussels, Belgium.
Mission context:
You will be end-to-end responsible for the definition and implementation of data solutions, ensuring the best trade-off between technical requirements and the Target Enterprise Architecture vision. You will work in close collaboration with Application Architects, Enterprise Architects, and business stakeholders.
Your responsibilities:
Architecture & Design
* Create and maintain Solution Architecture Documents (SAD) and present them to the Architecture Review Board
* Identify technologies in collaboration with Application and Enterprise Architects
* Ensure the final solution respects the defined architecture
* Maximise reuse of existing assets and guidelines
Governance & Standards
* Recommend development methodologies, frameworks and coding guidelines
* Ensure technical decisions are documented
* Support the Project Manager in estimating costs, benefits and technical aspects
Coordination & Coaching
* Coach and guide technical team members
* Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders throughout delivery
* Provide the PM with updates on design, development and architectural issues
Your profile:
Must have:
* Minimum 3 years of experience as a Data Architect
* Strong hands-on expertise with the Azure data stack: Databricks, Synapse, ADF, CosmosDB, Azure SQL, Azure API Management, Azure App Services, Azure Analysis Services
* Experience with Azure DevOps and Solution Architecture Documents (SAD)
* Fluent English (mandatory)
Nice to have:
* Architecture Review Board experience
* French and/or Dutch working knowledge
Soft skills:
* Autonomous and result-oriented
* Excellent communication and documentation skills
* Pragmatic, able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
* Experience coaching technical teams
Practical information:
* Location: Brussels — Belgium
* Level: Senior
* Start: as soon as possible