Data & AI Platform Architect – Azure & Databricks

pOur client, a major organization in the utility sector, is seeking an experienced professional to guide the strategic development of their data and AI landscape. The role focuses on designing scalable, secure, and future-proof architectures that support data products, machine learning, and generative AI use cases within a complex enterprise environment. /p ul liDevelop and maintain the architectural vision and multi-year roadmap for the enterprise Data AI platform. /li liDefine architecture patterns for data products, machine learning solutions, and generative AI initiatives. /li liLead innovation initiatives involving bAzure OpenAI /b, bRAG /b, and vector-based knowledge architectures. /li liArchitect integration patterns between bSAP /b, bDatabricks /b, and event-streaming platforms like bConfluent Kafka /b. /li liEstablish architectural principles, guardrails, and standards for platform governance and responsible AI usage. /li liCollaborate with security, governance, and business stakeholders to facilitate consensus on strategic technology decisions. /li /ul ul li5+ years experience as a Data Architect addressing complex enterprise data architecture challenges. /li li3+ years experience specialized in Data Platform or AI Platform Architecture. /li liYou possess expertise in bDelta Lake /b and bLakehouse /b architecture patterns. /li liYou bring experience with bGenerative AI /b, bLLM /b solutions, bRAG /b architectures, and bvector databases /b. /li liYou have hands-on experience with bMLOps /b platforms and bevent-driven architecture /b. /li liYou possess the ability to translate conceptual information models into logical data models. /li liYou have experience working in hybrid environments involving both on-premise and cloud infrastructure. /li liYou bring professional knowledge of bAI governance /b and bResponsible AI /b frameworks. /li liYou are an analytical thinker with the ability to clearly substantiate architectural choices to stakeholders. /li liYou are native in bDutch /b. /li /ul h3Nice to Haves /h3 ul liExperience with bSAP BDC /b, bDatasphere /b, bBW /b, or bS/4HANA /b data integration. /li liFamiliarity with bLeanIX /b for enterprise architecture management. /li liCertifications such as bTOGAF /b, bArchiMate /b, bAzure Solutions Architect Expert /b, or bDatabricks /b credentials. /li liWillingness to obtain specific AI-related certifications. /li /ul ul libStart date: /b 17 November 2026. /li libDuration: /b 12 months. /li libWork regime: /b Full-time. /li libLocation: /b Melle. /li libWorking model: /b hybrid /li libContract: /b open to both permanent employees and freelancers. /li /ul