Data Architect

Company Description

Devoteam is a leading consulting firm focused on digital strategy, platform technologies, cybersecurity and business transformation. We are partner of the year of the five cloud leaders: Microsoft, AWS, Google, ServiceNow and Salesforce. We strive for businesses to turn their challenges into value and help them seize their true potential. Focus on continuous improvement is key. With cybersecurity as a mindset and a user-centric approach, our team supports your entire corporation.

With creative tech, we reach for a better change. Inspired people have the power to transform the world around them. Devoteam stands for innovation, agility and growth. We are a place of work where both customers and employees can have a limitless future. Present in 18 countries with 8000 colleagues around the world, we can count on 350 highly skilled professionals in Belgium.

**Job Description**:
**Overview**

As a Data Architect at Devoteam Digital Impulse, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing innovative data solutions for our clients. Your expertise in data architecture and your ability to understand and leverage cutting-edge technologies will enable us to deliver exceptional value to our clients' businesses. You will work closely with our clients, project managers, and development teams to create scalable and efficient data architectures that meet their unique requirements. This role requires a deep understanding of data management principles, a strong technical acumen, and excellent communication skills.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Data Strategy Development**:

- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop data strategies aligned with their business goals and objectives.
- Define the overall data architecture, including data modelling, integration, storage, and security.

**Data Solution Design**:

- Design and implement scalable and efficient data solutions that meet the needs of our clients.
- Create data models, data flow diagrams, and data integration strategies to ensure effective data management and utilisation.

**Technology **Evaluation and Selection**:

- Research and evaluate new and emerging technologies in the data space.
- Recommend appropriate tools, platforms and frameworks to optimise data architecture and enhance overall performance.

**Data Governance and Security**:

- Develop and implement data governance frameworks and best practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.
- Define data access controls, data retention policies, and data privacy guidelines.

**Collaboration and Consultation**:

- Collaborate with project managers, data engineers, data scientists and business stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical guidance.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, offering expert insights and recommendations on data-related matters.

**Performance Optimization**:

- Analyse and optimise data architecture for performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to enhance data processing and retrieval efficiency.

**Documentation and Communication**:

- Document data architecture designs, specifications, and processes.
- Prepare clear and concise technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, guidelines, and best practices.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role in a consulting or technology services environment.
- Strong knowledge of data management principles, data architecture design patterns, and data modelling techniques.
- Proficiency in database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL), data integration tools, and ETL processes.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.
- Expertise in data governance, data security, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
- Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and stay up-to-date with industry trends.
- Fluent in Dutch or French and a very good command of English

Additional Information

We offer:

- A challenging job in an international and dynamic company.
- A work environment with a young and fun culture, and great colleagues
- The flexibility to combine remote work and work at our office in Zaventem