Data Architect

Job Description

To support our growth, we are recruiting Senior Consultants specializing in Data Architect solutions. You will lead client engagements, co-design data engineering solutions through close collaboration with clients, manage stakeholders, and ensure impactful project delivery from strategy through execution.

Responsibilities:

• Data Architecture & Pipeline Design: Building robust, scalable data pipelines and architectures to enable efficient ingestion, processing, and delivery of large volumes of structured and unstructured data.

• Cloud & Distributed Systems: Designing and implementing data solutions leveraging modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Kafka).

• Database Design & Data Modeling: Developing logical and physical data models and optimizing database solutions for various data types and workloads, including relational, NoSQL, time-series, and graph databases.

• Data Integration & Loading Patterns: Implementing best practices for batch, streaming, and real-time data integration, adapting to structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources.

• CI/CD & DataOps Practices: Enabling continuous integration and deployment of data services and infrastructure, using modern DevOps tooling to ensure reliability, versioning, and automation in data workflows.

Within Sia itself you will:

• Develop and enhance our Data Engineering offerings through internal training sessions, working groups, and internal/external publications.

• Represent Sia at professional events, contributing actively to thought leadership initiatives (articles, white papers, webinars).

• Drive business development by crafting compelling proposals, identifying new collaboration opportunities, and fostering long-term client relationships.

• Manage client engagements, serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to middle and senior-level management.

• Supervise and mentor junior to medior consultants, guiding their professional growth, reviewing deliverables, and facilitating the development of technical and interpersonal skills.

Your profile

• Analytical thinker with a structured and proactive approach.

• Experienced communicator capable of clearly articulating complex technical ideas to varied audiences.

• Effective stakeholder manager, comfortable guiding teams through project delivery.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor colleagues and facilitate professional development.

Qualifications

• Completed WO Master's degree in Data Science, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, (Energy) Engineering, or a related technical field involving substantial programming.

• The specific stack that you will work with will depend on the client but, as an indication, we commonly work with Databricks, Snowflake and Azure.

• 3-6 years of relevant professional experience (or equivalent academic research).

• Strong analytical mindset with systematic problem-solving abilities.

• A fast learner who demonstrates strong communication skills, adaptability, and entrepreneurial drive.

• You have a strong interest in data and AI-related topics, the ability to quickly build expertise in these areas, and you’re excited about helping our clients seize the opportunities they offer.

• Fluency in Dutch, with excellent communication and presentation abilities. German or French fluency is a plus.

• Proven interest in Data Engineering.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary package, including annual salary increase, company car or mobility budget, bonuses, hospital insurance and more.

• Tailored training and development opportunities to position you as an expert in your field.

• Flexible working arrangements (office, home, client sites) and international project exposure.

• Collaborative global environment fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.

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