Data Architect

Sloka IT Solutions

Brussel, Belgium

8 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

1 year minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.adzuna.be

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Automation of Tests Big Data Information Systems Continuous Delivery Data Architecture DevOps Enterprise Architecture Framework Cloud Services Software Engineering

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Togaf Data Analytics Service Stack

Job description

Define the strategy of integrating, hosting, building, and maintaining various information systems using modern data architecture patterns.
Be responsible for best practices and guidelines by delivering high-quality architecture & design documentation and products
Assess the systems’ architecture currently in place and work with various IT stakeholders to recommend solutions
Provide supervision and guidance to development teams to aim for consistency in practices
Continually research the current and emerging technologies and propose changes where needed
Engage with various stakeholders regarding data platform technology matters (communicate to both business and technical audience) across multiple teams and organizations
Act as Technology (sparring) partner for Business when exploring potential new Business Opportunities where the data platform is centric and bringing added value.
Drive new opportunities from a technical perspective but aligned with the business requirements, from the initial ideation / Proof of Concept stage, through to supporting the product delivery.
Be able to evangelise and present the opportunities created by the “to be” adopted technology for the AIR platform, as well as being able to understand and demonstrate the risks that it brings.

Requirements

10+ years of experience as a senior IT software engineer/architect
Significant experience in big data and modern technology stacks for on-premises and cloud-based ecosystems
Experience in delivering cross-functional multi-platform designs, to be used in mission-critical contexts (real-time criticality & high resilience), * 10+ years of experience as senior IT software engineer/architect
Significant experience in big data and modern technology stacks for on-premises and cloud-based ecosystems
Experience in delivering cross-functional multi-platform designs, to be used in mission-critical contexts (real-time criticality & high resilience)
A strong communicator with equally strong interpersonal skills, among peers, business and senior leaders within the organization, as well as the technical / development community both inside and outside the organization.
Conceptual and creative: you are able to recognize common patterns or generic aspects in elements that seem unrelated at first sight, and to transpose existing solutions in a creative fashion to new situations.
Proven experience in effectively delegating tasks and responsibilities while maintaining overall control
Experience of agile practices and methods, especially DevOps, test automation and continuous delivery pipeline
Conceptual and creative: you are able to recognize common patterns or generic aspects in elements that seem unrelated at first sight, and to transpose existing solutions in a creative fashion to new situations.
A strong problem-solver: you demonstrate strong analytical skills (e.g. breaking up & structuring complex problems into manageable pieces), you can apply them to problems spanning across multiple architectural domains, you strive for a pragmatic approach (80/20 rule), and you focus on tangible and actionable results.
Knowledgeable about data analytics platforms, cloud solutions, AI, APIs, and passionate about new technology market trends,
Have the capability to coach and mentor junior profiles in the AIR tribe to get the best out of them.
Knowledge of post-trade market infrastructures (e.g. CSD), knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, IAF) and relevant experience with Agile operating models and frameworks are extra assets.