Senior Data Architect

Next Force Recruitment; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Autonomy & career development

Training & knowledge sharing

Daily lunch & coffee

Modern Amsterdam office

Job summary

Next Force Recruitment is seeking a Senior Data Architect to design scalable, future-proof data architectures for mid-market and enterprise clients. You will bridge business needs and technical solutions, guiding clients through data transformation initiatives.

You'll work hands-on with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, BigQuery and MSSQL) and contribute to pre-sales, workshops and solution proposals, while mentoring colleagues and shaping architectural best practices in a fast-growing digital

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering or a senior technical data role.
• Experience designing scalable data models and integration architectures.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with Snowflake, BigQuery or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Knowledge of APIs, ELT/ETL processes, SFTP and cloud environments (Azure, AWS or GCP).
• Experience with data governance and Master Data Management (MDM).
• Experience with Python and an interest in AI are considered a plus.
• Professional proficiency in English; Dutch is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Designing scalable data architectures and integration solutions.
• Translating business requirements into practical architectural designs.
• Creating conceptual and logical data models.
• Defining end-to-end data flows across complex system landscapes.
• Advising clients on data governance and MDM.
• Designing integrations between operational systems and data platforms.
• Working hands-on with cloud data platforms and integration technologies.
• Supporting pre-sales activities, technical workshops and solution proposals.
• Mentoring colleagues and contributing to architectural best practices.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Modeling

SQL Proficiency

Python

English Proficiency

Dutch Advantage

Tools

Snowflake

BigQuery

Microsoft SQL Server

APIs

ETL/ELT

SFTP

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Are you an experienced Data Architect who enjoys solving complex data challenges? Do you thrive in client-facing environments where you can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution? Then this opportunity could be the next step in your career.

For an innovative digital consultancy, we are looking for a Senior Data Architect who can design scalable, future-proof data architectures for mid-market and enterprise clients. You'll play a key role in helping organizations transform fragmented data into reliable, actionable insights.

What will you do?

As a Senior Data Architect, you will design and shape modern data architectures that enable organizations to manage, integrate and activate customer data effectively. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll bridge the gap between business objectives and technical solutions while guiding clients through complex data transformation initiatives.

Your responsibilities include:

• Designing scalable data architectures and integration solutions.
• Translating business requirements into practical architectural designs.
• Creating conceptual and logical data models.
• Defining end-to-end data flows across complex system landscapes.
• Advising clients on data governance, master data management (MDM) and data quality.
• Designing integrations between operational systems, data platforms and downstream applications.
• Working hands-on with modern cloud data platforms and integration technologies.
• Supporting pre-sales activities, technical workshops and solution proposals.
• Mentoring colleagues and contributing to architectural best practices.

What are we looking for?

You combine technical expertise with strong consulting skills and enjoy working closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

You'll bring:

• 6+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering or a senior technical data role.
• Experience designing scalable data models and integration architectures.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with modern cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Knowledge of APIs, ELT/ETL processes, SFTP and cloud environments (Azure, AWS or GCP).
• Experience with data governance and Master Data Management (MDM).
• Experience with Python and an interest in AI are considered a plus.
• Professional proficiency in English; Dutch is an advantage.

What's in it for you?

You'll join a fast-growing digital consultancy where technology, data and customer experience come together. You'll work on challenging projects for leading organizations while having plenty of room to grow professionally.

You can expect:

• A competitive salary based on your experience.
• Hybrid working (office, home and client locations).
• Plenty of autonomy, ownership and career development opportunities.
• Training, knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Daily lunch, excellent coffee and regular team events.
• A modern office in Amsterdam with an open and collaborative culture.

About the organization

Our client is an international digital consultancy specializing in data, technology and customer experience. With thousands of professionals across Europe, they help organizations transform their customer journeys through innovative digital solutions, advanced data platforms and strategic consulting.

The culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial and people-focused. You'll work alongside experienced specialists who value knowledge sharing, innovation and making real impact for clients.