Senior data & cloud architect – Belgium (Hybrid)

Hive-X; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hive-X is seeking a skilled professional to lead data management and cloud architecture in Brussels. Key responsibilities include developing technology roadmaps and leading the modern Data Platform project, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines.

The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in data management and AI, strong proficiency in Azure Cloud, Terraform, and Kubernetes, and demonstrated team leadership in project management. Certifications in Azure Cloud and data engineering are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of demonstrable experience in data management, AI, and Azure Cloud.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a team and recent experience in project management.
• Proficiency with Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience designing and implementing operational data cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the technology roadmap and framework for data storage and integration.
• Lead the modern Data Platform project, covering design, implementation, and product ownership.
• Ensure conformity with the IVC deliberation and act as the point of contact.

Skills

Data management

AI

Azure Cloud

Terraform

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Azure Cloud certification

Data engineering certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the technology roadmap and framework for data storage, integration, and internal and external data flows across on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Define data architecture and guidelines for Java and Cobol applications, including strategies for migrating from Cobol to Java.
• Create and maintain data architectures and guidelines in the domains of data mining and statistics.
• Advisory role on PowerData tooling (dbt, Python, data integration) and lead the Python Center of Excellence, ensuring quality reporting.
• Lead the modern Data Platform project, covering design, implementation, project management, and product ownership.
• Share knowledge with and receive insights from other federal agencies.
• Ensure conformity with the IVC deliberation IVC/KSZG/24/114, acting as the point of contact for related discussions.
• Provide advice on Microsoft Copilot implementation with regard to security and data considerations.
• Collaborate closely with the enterprise architect to harmonize data and enterprise architectures.
• Serve as Secrets Management Advisor and as a member of the IAM Board.
• Participate in the internal Cloud Center of Excellence and the Federal Taskforce for Public Cloud.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of demonstrable experience in data management, AI, and Azure Cloud.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a team and recent experience in project management.
• Proficiency with Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience designing and implementing operational data cloud architectures.
• Azure Cloud certification and a certification in data engineering are required.