JOB | Data Architect & Engineer | Arendonk

• Together with the ICT Director, you develop Smulders’ data architecture and data strategy and help define the roadmap for Data, Analytics & AI.
• You design a scalable data foundation in which data from different business systems, databases and sites is brought together reliably.
• You unlock and integrate data from ERP, Finance, HR, Planning, Engineering, Production and other systems, ensuring a logical and normalized data structure.
• You help build a future-proof hybrid data landscape that brings together cloud solutions and on-premises data sources.
• You monitor the quality and performance of data flows, ensuring users can rely on consistent, up-to-date and accurate data.
• You ensure that reporting and analytics can scale without placing unnecessary load on operational source systems.
• You develop architecture principles and standards for data governance, data quality, metadata, security and ownership.
• You help lay the technical foundation for AI and machine learning. For example, production and sensor data that we want to use in the future to make processes and quality more predictable.
• You create an environment in which teams can develop and use reliable data products.
• You work closely with Data Analysts, the ERP team, ICT colleagues, business stakeholders and external partners, translating needs into sustainable technical solutions.

• you have experience defining an enterprise data architecture or data roadmap
• you are familiar with Microsoft Fabric and modern lakehouse architectures
• you have experience working with data in a production, engineering of project environment
• you have worked with IoT or sensor data
• your are interested in AI and machine learning and, above all, understand the data foundation required to make AI applications reliable
• you enjoy working in an environment where not everything has been defined yet and get energy from creating structure, making choices and building something new, * You have a strong background in Data Engineering and are ready to take on architectural responsibility, or you already combine both roles today.
• You have at least 3 years of relevant experience as a Data Engineer. For this key role, we preferably look for someone with around 5 to 6 years of relevant experience in data.
• Je hebt grondige kennis van SQL, relationele databases, datamodellering en database-normalisatie,Data pipelines, ETL/ELT, API integrations and data warehouse/lakehouse concepts hold few secrets for you.
• You have experience with modern Microsoft data technologies, such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake and the Power BI ecosystem.
• You understand how to build a data environment in which availability, quality, reliability, performance and security are central.
• You can think architecturally and strategically, while remaining hands-on enough to help implement solutions yourself.
• You communicate effectively with both technical colleagues and business stakeholders and can explain complex topics in an understandable way.
• You are confident in setting direction, creating structure and driving decisions forward, while always working collaboratively.
• You work independently, in a structured and pragmatic way, and take ownership of your domain.
• As you will work across the entire group, you can communicate fluently and professionally in English.
• You identify with our values: Decisiveness, Innovation, Respect, Expertise, Customer Orientation and Teamwork.

At Smulders, you contribute to impressive projects in the offshore wind industry and civil sector. Our innovative constructions contribute to a sustainable future and offer a challenging technical environment where your ideas and efforts truly make a difference. Additionally, you enjoy a dynamic work environment full of fun, adventure, and international opportunities within a growing and progressive company.

Furthermore, Smulders offers you:

• An environment committed to a greener future. Sustainability and innovation are central to us.
• Your growth is our priority! Enjoy an unlimited budget for training and develop your skills as you wish.
• At Smulders, you will find yourself in a familial work atmosphere. Feel at home in our warm and collegial work environment, where everyone supports each other and works together as one big family.
• Benefit from an attractive salary package. We ensure that your efforts are rewarded!
• Numerous fun events such as our annual Christmas party, holiday party, New Year’s reception, team building, family day… You truly become part of the “Smulders family”! Be sure to check our blog for the reports!