Lead Data Architect

NP Group; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NP Group in Belgium seeks a senior Data & AI Architect / Technical Account Lead to guide enterprise-scale Data & AI initiatives. The role blends architecture, technical leadership, delivery and account development to translate strategic objectives into measurable business outcomes.

You will design modern data platforms, lead data governance and security, and engage senior client stakeholders across financial services and insurance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Data & AI, architecture or technical leadership.
• Deep technical expertise in Azure, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks.
• Experience delivering Data & AI programmes in Financial Services/Insurance.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading multi-location technical teams.

Responsabilités

• Design scalable Enterprise Data Architectures.
• Architect end-to-end solutions across Azure, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks.
• Lead architecture across Data Lakes, Data Warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Define and drive Data Strategy, Modernisation, Data Products, BI, Analytics & AI.
• Establish Data Governance and Security frameworks.
• Lead Data & AI programmes within Financial Services and Insurance.
• Engage senior client stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Lead distributed teams within complex enterprise environments.
• Work closely with delivery, pre-sales and sales teams throughout client engagements and deal pursuits.
• Support account development and identify opportunities to expand Data & AI services.

Connaissances

Azure

Databricks

Data Architecture

Data Governance

BI & Analytics

Stakeholder Mgmt

Team Leadership

Enterprise Data

Outils

Microsoft Fabric

Description du poste

Data & AI Architect / Technical Account Lead

Language: Fluent French or Dutch/Flemish

The Opportunity

We are looking for a senior Data & AI Architect / Technical Account Lead to lead strategic Data & AI initiatives for enterprise clients in Belgium.

This is a highly client-facing position combining enterprise architecture, technical leadership, delivery and account development. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to define Data & AI strategy, design modern data platforms and translate complex technical requirements into measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable Enterprise Data Architectures
• Architect end-to-end solutions across Azure, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks
• Lead architecture across Data Lakes, Data Warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines
• Define and drive Data Strategy, Modernisation, Data Products, BI, Analytics & AI
• Establish Data Governance and Security frameworks
• Lead Data & AI programmes within Financial Services and Insurance
• Engage senior client stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Lead distributed teams within complex enterprise environments
• Work closely with delivery, pre-sales and sales teams throughout client engagements and deal pursuits
• Support account development and identify opportunities to expand Data & AI services

Your Experience

• 15+ years' experience within Data & AI, architecture or technical leadership
• Deep technical expertise across Azure, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks
• Proven experience across Data Strategy, Modernisation, BI, Analytics and AI
• Experience delivering Data & AI programmes within Financial Services and/or Insurance
• Strong client-facing, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience leading technical teams across multiple locations
• Ability to combine deep technical expertise with commercial and business understanding

Experience with Data Managed Services, legacy-to-cloud environments, solution accelerators and the Belgian/European market would be advantageous.