Data Solution Architect (Azure)

EPAM Systems; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 paid holidays

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

ESPP (employee stock purchase)

Commuting reimbursement

Laptop + mobile device

Bike lease

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Learning and certifications

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Amsterdam, Netherlands invites a Data Solution Architect (Azure) to join in a hybrid role. You will design scalable data solutions, create logical data models, and define assets within Databricks Unity Catalog, aligning with enterprise architecture principles.

The role requires collaboration with senior leadership and technology partners to ensure solutions meet strategic objectives and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Proven experience designing Azure-based data platforms.
• Strong data modelling and data integration experience.
• Experience with Unity Catalog for data governance and lineage.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and govern data architecture compliant with enterprise standards.
• Design logical data models and define data lineage.
• Register data products in Unity Catalog and oversee data governance.
• Provide architecture consultancy to align projects with best practices.
• Produce architecture views using tools like BiZZdesign or equivalent.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies to improve performance.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to meet strategic objectives.
• Mentor development teams on data architecture and integration practices.
• Maintain architecture documentation and decision logs.

Skills

Azure data architecture

Data modelling

Data integration

Databricks Unity Catalog

DevOps

Agile/stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

BiZZdesign Enterprise Studio

Databricks Unity Catalog

Job description

We're looking for a Data Solution Architect (Azure) to join our team in Amsterdam, Netherlands in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will design scalable data solutions, develop architecture standards and ensure robust data integration for enterprise supply chain platforms. You will contribute to improving business performance by creating logical data models, implementing data lineage and defining assets within Databricks Unity Catalog. This position requires strong collaboration with senior architecture leadership and technology partners to align solutions with enterprise architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and govern architecture for data solutions to ensure compliance with enterprise standards
• Design logical data models, define data lineage and register data products in Unity Catalog
• Provide solution architecture consultancy and assurance for projects to align with best practices
• Translate architectural guidelines into practical designs and solve common technical challenges
• Produce architecture views and solution designs using tools such as BiZZdesign Enterprise Studio or equivalent
• Actively identify, evaluate and recommend new technologies to optimize business performance
• Apply architectural standards, manage step-outs when required and promote artefact reuse
• Participate in architectural governance, maintaining documentation and decision logs
• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet strategic objectives
• Mentor and guide development teams on data architecture and integration practices

Requirements

• Strong experience designing solutions for Azure-based data platforms
• In-depth knowledge of data architecture principles, including data integration and data products
• Ability to design scalable end-to-end data ingestion and consumption patterns
• Hands‑on experience with Databricks Unity Catalog for lineage and cataloguing processes
• Proficiency in creating architecture documentation and models using enterprise tools
• Understanding of enterprise reference architectures, cloud patterns and integration standards
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts and agile delivery methodologies
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across senior leadership levels

Nice to have

• Experience using BiZZdesign Enterprise Studio or similar enterprise architecture tools
• Knowledge of enterprise regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• Previous experience in supply chain or large‑scale data platform environments

We offer

• 26 paid holiday days
• Pension plan scheme
• Disability insurance (WGA Shortfall insurance)
• Long‑term disability insurance (WIA Top up insurance)
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Commuting to work - costs reimbursement
• Laptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Bike lease
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in‑house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses