Senior Data Architect

fortil; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

fortil is seeking a Senior Solution Data Architect in Brussels, Belgium. You will lead end-to-end data solution implementations and work closely with application and enterprise architects, ensuring alignment with the Target Enterprise Architecture vision.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of data architecture experience and strong expertise in the Azure data stack, including Databricks and Azure SQL. A pragmatic and autonomous mindset, along with excellent communication skills, are essential for the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Data Architect.
• Strong hands-on expertise with the Azure data stack.
• Experience with Solution Architecture Documents (SAD).

Responsabilités

• Create and maintain Solution Architecture Documents (SAD).
• Economize tech stack and maximize reuse of existing assets.
• Coach and guide technical team members.

Connaissances

Azure data stack expertise

Fluent English

Collaboration with stakeholders

Coaching technical teams

Outils

Databricks

Azure DevOps

CosmosDB

Azure SQL

Azure Analysis Services

Description du poste

Senior Solution Data Architect – Brussels, Belgium

Mission context

You will be end‑to‑end responsible for the definition and implementation of data solutions, ensuring the best trade‑off between technical requirements and the Target Enterprise Architecture vision. You will work in close collaboration with Application Architects, Enterprise Architects, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Create and maintain Solution Architecture Documents (SAD) and present them to the Architecture Review Board
• Identify technologies in collaboration with Application and Enterprise Architects
• Ensure the final solution respects the defined architecture
• Maximise reuse of existing assets and guidelines

Governance & Standards

• Recommend development methodologies, frameworks and coding guidelines
• Ensure technical decisions are documented
• Support the Project Manager in estimating costs, benefits and technical aspects

Coordination & Coaching

• Coach and guide technical team members
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders throughout delivery
• Provide the PM with updates on design, development and architectural issues

Profile

Must have

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Data Architect
• Strong hands‑on expertise with the Azure data stack: Databricks, Synapse, ADF, CosmosDB, Azure SQL, Azure API Management, Azure App Services, Azure Analysis Services
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Solution Architecture Documents (SAD)
• Fluent English (mandatory)

Nice to have

• Architecture Review Board experience
• French and/or Dutch working knowledge

Soft skills

• Autonomous and result‑oriented
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Pragmatic, able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Experience coaching technical teams

Practical information

• Location: Brussels — Belgium
• Level: Senior
• Start: as soon as possible