Data Solution Architect (Azure)

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 paid holiday days

Pension plan scheme

Disability insurance (WGA Shortfall)

Long-term disability insurance (WIA)

ESPP

Commuting costs reimbursement

Laptop + corporate simcard + device

Bike lease

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program rewards

Learning & certifications

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is seeking a Data Solution Architect (Azure) in a hybrid role. You will design scalable data solutions, register data products in Unity Catalog, and provide architecture consultancy to align with enterprise standards.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to translate guidelines into practical designs, govern data architecture and mentor delivery teams. Strong Azure, Databricks, and governance experience are required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing Azure-based data platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of data architecture principles, including data integration and data products.
• Hands-on 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.
• Nice to have experience 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.

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.

Skills

Azure data platform

Data architecture

Data integration

Unity Catalog

Architecture docs

DevOps

Agile delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Enterprise patterns

Governance

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.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and govern architecture for data solutions to ensure compliance with enterprise standardsDesign logical data models, define data lineage and register data products in Unity CatalogProvide solution architecture consultancy and assurance for projects to align with best practicesTranslate architectural guidelines into practical designs and solve common technical challengesProduce architecture views and solution designs using tools such as BiZZdesign Enterprise Studio or equivalentActively identify, evaluate and recommend new technologies to optimize business performanceApply architectural standards, manage step-outs when required and promote artefact reuseParticipate in architectural governance, maintaining documentation and decision logsCollaborate with senior business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet strategic objectivesMentor and guide development teams on data architecture and integration practicesRequirementsStrong experience designing solutions for Azure-based data platformsIn-depth knowledge of data architecture principles, including data integration and data productsAbility to design scalable end-to-end data ingestion and consumption patternsHands-on experience with Databricks Unity Catalog for lineage and cataloguing processesProficiency in creating architecture documentation and models using enterprise toolsUnderstanding of enterprise reference architectures, cloud patterns and integration standardsFamiliarity with DevOps concepts and agile delivery methodologiesStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across senior leadership levelsNice to haveExperience using BiZZdesign Enterprise Studio or similar enterprise architecture toolsKnowledge of enterprise regulatory standards and compliance requirementsPrevious experience in supply chain or large-scale data platform environmentsWe offer26 paid holiday daysPension plan schemeDisability insurance (WGA Shortfall insurance)Long-term disability insurance (WIA Top up insurance)EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Commuting to work - costs reimbursementLaptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)Bike leaseEmployee Assistance ProgramCorporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewardsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses