Data Architect

Ppt Consulting; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or mobility budget

Bonuses

Hospital insurance

Job summary

Sia is recruiting a Senior Data Architect to lead client engagements and design robust data architectures and pipelines. You will collaborate with clients to deliver data solutions, manage stakeholders, and mentor junior consultants across engagements.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, 3–6 years of experience, and fluency in Dutch with strong communication skills. Flexible, international projects and a competitive package are offered.

Qualifications

• Completed WO Master's degree in Data Science, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, (Energy) Engineering, or a related technical field involving substantial programming.
• The stack commonly used includes Databricks, Snowflake and Azure.
• 3-6 years of relevant professional experience (or equivalent academic research).
• Strong analytical mindset with systematic problem-solving abilities.
• Fast learner with strong communication and entrepreneurial drive.
• Fluency in Dutch with excellent communication; German or French is a plus.
• Interest in data engineering and AI topics.

Responsibilities

• Data Architecture & Pipeline Design: Build scalable data pipelines and architectures for ingestion, processing, and delivery of large data sets.
• Cloud & Distributed Systems: Design data solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP and use Spark/Kafka.
• Database Design & Data Modeling: Create logical/physical data models and optimize relational, NoSQL, time-series, and graph databases.
• Data Integration & Loading: Implement batch, streaming, and real-time integration across data sources.
• CI/CD & DataOps: Enable CI/CD and automation in data workflows using modern DevOps tooling.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Modeling

Data Engineering

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Dutch language

Education

Master's degree in Data Science

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure

Job description

AI & Tech

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Michel de Braeystraat 52, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium

Company Description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today, our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity, and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change, helping clients initiate, navigate, and benefit from transformation. Optimism is our force multiplier, mitigating downside and maximizing opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results; our optimism transforms outcomes.

Job Description

To support our growth, we are recruiting Senior Consultants specializing in Data Architect solutions. You will lead client engagements, co-design data engineering solutions through close collaboration with clients, manage stakeholders, and ensure impactful project delivery from strategy through execution.

Responsibilities

• Data Architecture & Pipeline Design: Building robust, scalable data pipelines and architectures to enable efficient ingestion, processing, and delivery of large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
• Cloud & Distributed Systems: Designing and implementing data solutions leveraging modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Kafka).
• Database Design & Data Modeling: Developing logical and physical data models and optimizing database solutions for various data types and workloads, including relational, NoSQL, time-series, and graph databases.
• Data Integration & Loading Patterns: Implementing best practices for batch, streaming, and real-time data integration, adapting to structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources.
• CI/CD & DataOps Practices: Enabling continuous integration and deployment of data services and infrastructure, using modern DevOps tooling to ensure reliability, versioning, and automation in data workflows.

Within Sia Itself You Will

• Develop and enhance our Data Engineering offerings through internal training sessions, working groups, and internal/external publications.
• Represent Sia at professional events, contributing actively to thought leadership initiatives (articles, white papers, webinars).
• Drive business development by crafting compelling proposals, identifying new collaboration opportunities, and fostering long-term client relationships.
• Manage client engagements, serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to middle and senior-level management.
• Supervise and mentor junior to medior consultants, guiding their professional growth, reviewing deliverables, and facilitating the development of technical and interpersonal skills.

Your profile

• Analytical thinker with a structured and proactive approach.
• Experienced communicator capable of clearly articulating complex technical ideas to varied audiences.
• Effective stakeholder manager, comfortable guiding teams through project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor colleagues and facilitate professional development.

Qualifications

• Completed WO Master's degree in Data Science, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, (Energy) Engineering, or a related technical field involving substantial programming.
• The specific stack that you will work with will depend on the client but, as an indication, we commonly work with Databricks, Snowflake and Azure.
• 3-6 years of relevant professional experience (or equivalent academic research).
• Strong analytical mindset with systematic problem-solving abilities.
• A fast learner who demonstrates strong communication skills, adaptability, and entrepreneurial drive.
• You have a strong interest in data and AI-related topics, the ability to quickly build expertise in these areas, and you’re excited about helping our clients seize the opportunities they offer.
• Fluency in Dutch, with excellent communication and presentation abilities. German or French fluency is a plus.
• Proven interest in Data Engineering.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary package, including annual salary increase, company car or mobility budget, bonuses, hospital insurance and more.
• Tailored training and development opportunities to position you as an expert in your field.
• Flexible working arrangements (office, home, client sites) and international project exposure.
• Collaborative global environment fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.

Additional information

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a work permit for this position.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions—including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or disciplinary actions—are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, and business needs.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.