Snowflake Data Architect

Do you enjoy working on the most innovative data solutions of the future? Then Cegeka has the challenge for youWithin our Data & AI team at Cegeka, we are looking for a Snowflake Data Architect. As an expert in Snowflake, you will play a crucial role in one of our exciting Snowflake projects. We follow a “Public Cloud First” strategy and have established partnerships with Snowflake, Microsoft, and Databricks.Are you ready to join our team of specialists? Apply now and let your talent and experience contribute to our mission You have a contagious enthusiasm for Data & AI. You bring extensive experience in Data & AI-related roles, preferably as a Solution Architect or in a similar position within complex enterprise environments. You work effortlessly with Snowflake and are familiar with open table formats, including Iceberg tables. You understand how open catalogue integrations can be used for cross-platform governance and metadata management. You have hands-on experience developing and implementing data pipelines using dbt and Apache Airflow, with a strong focus on scalability, reusability, and automation. You think in terms of architecture: you actively contribute to building data platform frameworks, drafting reference architectures, and defining best practices in a cloud-native environment. You are familiar with multi-cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure and AWS, and you understand how to configure and integrate cloud resources with Snowflake. You have a solid understanding of data mesh principles: domain-driven ownership, self-service infrastructure, and data products are familiar concepts to you. With your technical expertise in data modelling—including Data Vault and Kimball methodologies—you design models that are both scalable and maintainable. You are capable of identifying, analysing, and translating the business needs of clients (both at C-level and within technical teams) into concrete solutions. You are results-oriented and strive to deliver added value to your clients. You present your solutions in clear, commercially compelling language, simplifying complexity and ensuring visually appealing proposals. You naturally inspire trust and aim to collaborate as effectively as possible with your clients. You bring a flexible, independent, and team-oriented attitude. You have a passion for continuous self-development and stay up to date with the latest innovations. Snowflake certifications are a must. You’ll join a close-knit, driven, and passionate team where working together is both productive and enjoyable—we even have our own Data & AI fun team You are fluent in both Dutch and English. What you need to succeed: You have a contagious enthusiasm for Data & AI. You bring extensive experience in Data & AI-related roles, preferably as a Solution Architect or in a similar position within complex enterprise environments. You work effortlessly with Snowflake and are familiar with open table formats, including Iceberg tables. You understand how open catalogue integrations can be used for cross-platform governance and metadata management. You have hands-on experience developing and implementing data pipelines using dbt and Apache Airflow, with a strong focus on scalability, reusability, and automation. You think in terms of architecture: you actively contribute to building data platform frameworks, drafting reference architectures, and defining best practices in a cloud-native environment. You are familiar with multi-cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure and AWS, and you understand how to configure and integrate cloud resources with Snowflake. You have a solid understanding of data mesh principles: domain-driven ownership, self-service infrastructure, and data products are familiar concepts to you. With your technical expertise in data modelling—including Data Vault and Kimball methodologies—you design models that are both scalable and maintainable. You are capable of identifying, analysing, and translating the business needs of clients (both at C-level and within technical teams) into concrete solutions. You are results-oriented and strive to deliver added value to your clients. You present your solutions in clear, commercially compelling language, simplifying complexity and ensuring visually appealing proposals. You naturally inspire trust and aim to collaborate as effectively as possible with your clients. You bring a flexible, independent, and team-oriented attitude. You have a passion for continuous self-development and stay up to date with the latest innovations. Snowflake certifications are a must. You are fluent in both Dutch and English. What are we offering: We ask a lot from you in terms of talent, but fortunately, you get a lot in return Competencies and character are essential to us, alongside experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management to ensure that all employees can realize their potential. You will be starting at a Top Employer We apply a fair compensation framework, where employees are rewarded based on their role, experience, and performance—regardless of gender or other non-work-related characteristics. Benefits include an electric car with a charging card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an attractive group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop, and the possibility to personalize your salary package through our Flex Reward Plan. Flexible working hours and an excellent work-life balance. A top team, where new ideas and initiatives are always welcome Expect team events, happy hours, and legendary company parties. Tailored guidance: Throughout your career, our people managers will support you. You will have a point of contact, a personal coach, and a sparring partner. Continuous learning: Through innovation centers, reading groups, knowledge-sharing meetings, hackathons, participation in conferences, and external training, we prioritize learning and development. Opportunities for growth: Depending on your interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths. Hybrid working: You will work from a Cegeka office near you (Hasselt, Leuven, Antwerp, Ghent), at our clients , combined with working from home. Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits. Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance. Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths. Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently. Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners. ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT. Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate. Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival. Aspire to more: our promise to you At Cegeka, you have every opportunity to further develop yourself as a professional. Together, we achieve what you truly want to mean for our customers and colleagues. We warmly invite you to grow with us through an unparalleled variety of challenging and meaningful IT projects. Leave your mark on projects for high-profile clients where we truly make a difference. Aspire to more. Intense, enjoyable, and deeply committed—that’s how we work, always together, in close cooperation with colleagues and clients. All within a culture driven by our core values: ownership, personal development, respect, and authenticity. Join us in shaping the next phase of a successful, fast-growing, and innovative international IT company. Application flow 1. Apply If the role is interesting apply, or get in touch with the dedicated recruiter for more details. 2. Assessment Our Recruitment team will take a look at your application and let you know the next steps. 3. Meet us Within two steps we will meet and we can discover together if we are a match on both sides. 4. Time to start Accepted our proposal? Great We look forward to working with you. Do you have any questions about this role? #J-18808-Ljbffr