Data & Solution Architect – Azure & Cloud-Native

Pauwels Consulting; Brussel; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite in Brussels

Full-time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting is seeking a Lead Data Architect to drive the modernization of a central data platform for a major energy sector client in Brussels. You will guide cloud-native transitions and ensure proper integration with existing enterprise architectures, working closely with development teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications include 5+ years in data architecture, Azure DevOps and SQL, plus 3+ years in the Belgian energy sector. English fluency with Dutch or French at C1 is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in data architecture and enterprise data modeling.
• 5+ years Azure DevOps administration and management.
• 5+ years writing SQL queries for data analysis.
• 3+ years experience in the Belgian energy sector.
• Experience designing microservices and cloud-native architectures.
• Translate conceptual information models into logical data models.
• Experience defining and implementing a technical test strategy.
• Fluent English with Dutch or French at C1.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the data and solution architecture for a strategic platform modernization initiative.
• Analyze existing data structures to define future-state architectural goals.
• Design scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions within the Azure ecosystem.
• Provide guidance to development teams and stakeholders on architectural best practices.
• Manage and support the Azure DevOps environment to streamline delivery.
• Ensure seamless integration between legacy systems and modern components.
• Support governance, security, and compliance within the architecture domain.

Skills

Data architecture

Azure DevOps

SQL queries

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices design

Data models

Technical testing

English (C1) + Dutch/French (C1)

Tools

UMIG 6

UMIG DGO

Job description

Our client, a key organization in the energy sector, is seeking a professional to lead the architectural modernization of their central data platform. The role involves guiding the transition to cloud-native solutions while ensuring the integrity and integration of existing enterprise architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the data and solution architecture for a strategic platform modernization initiative.
• Analyze existing application and data structures to define future-state architectural goals.
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable cloud-native solutions within the Azure ecosystem.
• Provide expert guidance to development teams and stakeholders regarding technical choices and architectural best practices.
• Manage and support the Azure DevOps environment to streamline technical delivery.
• Ensure seamless integration between legacy systems and modern architectural components.
• Support governance, security, and compliance requirements within the architecture domain.

Requirements

• You have 5+ years of experience in data architecture and complex enterprise data modeling.
• You bring 5+ years of experience with Azure DevOps administration and management.
• You possess 5+ years of experience writing SQL queries for data analysis.
• You have 3+ years of experience within the Belgian energy sector.
• You bring experience in designing microservices and cloud-native architecture.
• You possess the skills to translate conceptual information models into logical data models.
• You're experienced in defining and implementing a technical test strategy.
• You are fluent in English with C1 level proficiency in Dutch or French.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Python programming.
• Knowledge of UMIG 6 and UMIG DGO processes.

Offer

• Start date: 02/12/2026.
• Duration: 24 months.
• Work regime: Full-time.
• Location: Brussels.
• Working model: Onsite.
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers.