Data Architect (Azure) - Brussels - Permanent

We are looking for a Data Architect to play a key role in the evolution of a global, data-driven organization. This position offers the opportunity to shape and drive enterprise-wide data architecture, enabling strategic decision-making and business innovation through high-quality, scalable, and secure data solutions., You will work closely with data engineers, analysts, business stakeholders, and technology teams to define and implement the future of the company’s data landscape, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure technologies. ️ Data Architecture Leadership

• Define and drive the enterprise data architecture vision across multiple business domains and programs.
• Establish architectural principles, standards, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Ensure consistency, scalability, and sustainability of data solutions across the organization.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on data architecture decisions and trade-offs.

Data Modelling & Design

• Lead the design of conceptual, logical, and physical data models across operational and analytical environments.
• Develop robust data structures supporting reporting, analytics, integration, and business intelligence initiatives.
• Define and maintain data modelling standards to ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility.
• Support both transactional (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) use cases.

️ Data Platform & Integration Architecture

• Design, maintain, and evolve modern Azure-based data platforms.
• Architect solutions leveraging technologies such as:
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Databricks
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Azure Data Lake
• Define and implement scalable data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines.
• Collaborate with integration teams to establish best practices for data exchange and consumption.
• Experience with real-time and streaming technologies (Kafka, Flink, etc.) is considered a strong asset.

Data Strategy & Governance

• Contribute to the development and execution of the enterprise data strategy.
• Collaborate with business and governance stakeholders to improve data quality and management practices.
• Support initiatives related to:
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Metadata Management
• Data Governance
• Data Quality Frameworks
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and GDPR requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Translate business requirements into scalable and sustainable technical solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to both business and technical stakeholders.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align data architecture initiatives with business objectives.
• Contribute to strategic platform modernization and transformation programs.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in roles such as:
• Data Architect
• Data Engineer
• Analytics Engineer
• Technical Lead
• Data Modelling Specialist
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data architectures.
• Strong expertise in data modelling and data pipeline design.
• Experience delivering complex data transformation initiatives.

️ Technical Skills

• Hands-on expertise with Azure data technologies:
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Databricks
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Azure Data Lake
• Strong understanding of data integration patterns and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with data warehouse and lakehouse concepts.
• Exposure to streaming technologies is a plus.
• Good understanding of data governance, security, compliance, and GDPR principles.