Senior Data Architect

Zohorecruit; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit supports a leading organisation in the financial services sector in Brussels to hire an experienced Data Solution Architect. You will lead end-to-end data architecture design, align with enterprise standards, and translate complex business needs into scalable, future-proof solutions.

You will drive architectural decisions, mentor teams, and collaborate with architects to define technology stacks while promoting reuse and efficiency across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Data/Solution Architect in large IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern end-to-end data solution architectures.
• Guide delivery teams and ensure high-quality implementations.
• Translate business requirements into scalable designs.
• Collaborate with enterprise and application architects on tech stacks.
• Provide planning estimates and technical insights.
• Mentor development teams and promote reuse of assets.

Skills

Data architecture

Solution architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional teamwork

Azure

Power BI

Archimate modelling

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Cloud architectures

Tools

Azure

Power BI

Archimate modelling

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Job description

Bruxelles, Belgium | Posted on 15/04/2026

We are supporting a leading organisation in the financial services sector in their search for an experienced Data Solution Architect to drive the design and delivery of modern, scalable data platforms.

This is a key role where you will take ownership of end-to-end solution architecture, ensuring that data solutions align with both business needs and enterprise-wide architectural standards. You’ll operate at the intersection of business and technology, translating complex requirements into robust, future-proof solutions.

Your Role

As a Data Solution Architect, you will play a central role throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage analysis to final delivery. You will shape architectural decisions, guide delivery teams, and ensure high-quality, consistent implementation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and maintaining end-to-end data solution architectures
• Producing and governing architecture documentation and ensuring alignment with internal review processes
• Collaborating with enterprise and application architects to define technology stacks
• Driving best practices in development methodologies, frameworks, and coding standards
• Translating business requirements into scalable and efficient technical designs
• Supporting project leadership with planning, estimations, and technical insights
• Providing mentorship and technical direction to development and design teams
• Ensuring solutions are implemented in line with approved architecture
• Promoting reuse of existing assets and optimising overall solution efficiency
• Documenting architectural decisions and ensuring transparency across stakeholders

Requirements

Your Profile

• Strong experience as a Data / Solution Architect in complex IT environments
• Ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively
• Structured, analytical mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Comfortable working in collaborative, cross-functional teams

Technical Expertise

Experience with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem is essential, including:

Additional assets:

• Knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI
• Experience with Archimate modelling
• Familiarity with tools like Sparx Enterprise Architect
• Strong understanding of cloud-based architectures
• Long-term freelance opportunity on a strategic programme
• Collaborate with experienced architects and engineering teams
• Opportunity to shape modern data architecture within a mature enterprise environment