Data Architect

ppYou will contribute to the design and evolution of strategic digital and data platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security standards, and business objectives. You will work closely with product teams, subject matter experts, solution architects, system architects, and business stakeholders to define scalable, future-proof solutions that support strategic ambitions and data-centric transformation. /p pThe Data Platform vision is based on Data Mesh principles, including domain ownership, data as a product, and federated governance. The platform provides data services to internal customers and enables the creation of domain-oriented data products. /p h3As a Solution/data Architect, you will: /h3 ul liSteer architecture activities within strategic platform initiatives (business to technology). /li liProvide architectural guidance to product management and delivery teams. /li liCollaborate with product teams to define solutions aligned with architectural principles. /li liEnsure solutions comply with enterprise architecture, technology, security, and governance standards. /li liDesign solution taking into account, integration, application, and data capabilities. /li liSupport Data Product Teams in defining information domains and data products. /li liContribute to the definition of Transversal Data Models (TDM) and Canonical Data Models (CDM). /li liDrive Proofs of Concept to validate architecture decisions and technology choices. /li liSupport product teams and engineers in designing robust and scalable solutions. /li liFacilitate alignment between business needs and technology solutions to achieve strategic objectives. /li liContribute to the definition of best practices, methodologies, standards, principles, and architecture/data governance. /li /ul h3Requirements: /h3 h3Experience Expertise /h3 ul liMinimum b6 years of experience /b in a Solution / data Architect role /li liStrong experience with bdata integration architectures /b across cloud and on-premise environments. /li liDeep understanding of bEnterprise Integration Patterns /b, API-based integrations, and event-driven systems. /li liStrong experience with bdata modelling /b, including conceptual, logical, and canonical data models. /li liExperience with bmessaging solutions /b and bevent-driven architectures /b. /li liExperience with metadata management, data catalogues, and governance platforms is an asset. /li liExperience with Master Data Management, Big Data, Data Lakes, or Data Mesh architectures is a plus. /li liExperience with Collibra Data Catalog solution is a plus /li liExperience with SAP, S/4Hana and SAP Datasphere as well as other related technologies /li /ul h3Architecture Methodologies /h3 ul liExperience with bIT architecture frameworks and standards /b (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate, ATAM) /li liFamiliarity with barchitecture modeling tools /b (e.g., Sparx Enterprise Architect is a plus) /li liGood understanding of: /li libDomain-Driven Design (DDD) /b /li /ul h3Soft Skills Mindset /h3 ul liAutonomous and bresults-driven /b /li liStrong bteam player /b, open to feedback and collaboration, with the ability to communicate complex issues correctly and clearly to both internal and external audience. /li libAgile mindset /b with a continuous improvement approach /li liExcellent ability to bfacilitate discussions, communicate ideas clearly and get architectural decision validated /b /li liGood level of Dutch and/or French and English is required. /li /ul h3Additional information: /h3 pLocation: /p pBrussels (Empereur)Onsite presence: By default, a physical presence on site is required for 2 days per week. /p /p