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[Data Architect]

location_onAntwerp/Brussels/Ghent
labelFreelancer
access_timeFulltime
location_onAntwerp/Brussels/Ghent
labelFreelancer
access_timeFulltime

Turn complex, cross-domain business questions into clear insights that drive decisions. You’ll work as a consultant on a client project, building dashboards and analyses that improve performance and transparency, supported by experts and a culture focused on quality and continuous learning.

What you will do

Analyzing the existing data landscape (data warehouse, BI, integrations, data models) and mapping dependencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Translating business objectives into a scalable, secure, and high-performing target architecture.Designing and validating conceptual, logical, and physical data models.Developing the data integration strategy, encompassing ETL/ELT, batch processing, and real-time streaming. Formulating a migration roadmap from legacy systems to modern cloud and lakehouse platforms. Evaluating and selecting tools and platforms for data storage, integration, data quality, cataloging, and analytics. Structuring data governance framework, including data quality, metadata management, data lineage, master data management (MDM), and access control. Ensuring robust security, privacy, and GDPR compliance across all architectural decisions. Preparing data infrastructure for AI applications in close collaboration with BI and AI specialists. Mentoring data engineers and analysts, while driving the adoption of standards and industry best practices.

Who we are looking for

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Experience

At least 5 years of experience as a Data Architect, built upon a strong foundation in data engineering, BI, or data analysis.

Proven track record with data warehousing and analytics platforms, preferably in comparable assignments.

Strong expertise in data modeling, specifically dimensional/star schema and Data Vault methodologies.

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SQL Expertise

Advanced SQL proficiency and hands-on experience with ETL/ELT processes.

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Data platforms

Experience with cloud data platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, including cloud migration initiatives.

Solid understanding of data governance, metadata management, master data management (MDM), and GDPR compliance.

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Architecture

Ability to become operational quickly and work autonomously within new client environments.

A pragmatic mindset: applying architectural principles where they deliver tangible business value, rather than as an end in themselves.

Clear and persuasive communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with developers, business stakeholders, and executive management.

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Technologies and Knowledge

Cloud & platformen: Microsoft Azure (Fabric, Synapse, Data Factory, ADLS) or Databricks. Databases & DWH: SQL Server (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS), Oracle, PostgreSQL. Integratie: dbt, Spark, Kafka. Modellering: Kimball, Data Vault 2.0, 3NF. Governance: Microsoft Purview, Collibra. Python; NoSQL- graph-databases; TOGAF, CDMP or DAMA-DMBoK, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Databricks Data Engineer Professional

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Founded in 2018 by consultants, for consultants, Itenium is driven by the belief that things can always be better (nominated for Trends Gazellen 2025!). From our office in Mechelen, our 50+ consultants support companies across Belgium to build software solutions that truly work.

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Our expertise

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Our approach

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