Data Platform Architect Job at Sopra Steria (Flanders/Brussels)

Data Platform Architect

Sopra Steria

Location:
Belgium , Flanders/Brussels

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

As a Data Platform Architect, you will design and oversee modern data platforms that support end-to-end data solutions. In close collaboration with other data experts (BI consultants, AI engineers, etc.) and client stakeholders, you will translate business and analytics requirements into scalable, future-proof data architectures. You will be part of our Data Foundation practice: a team of data engineers and architects, within our Data & AI department. Looking beyond the sleek dashboards and hype-driven AI applications, we make sure that AI and BI initiatives are powered by a reliable and performant back end. Using proven components and best practices, we continuously challenge ourselves to design solutions tailored to our clients’ data needs, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Job Responsibility:

Design and implement high-quality data solutions that create value for our clients
Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams (data governance specialists, data strategists, cloud solution architects, etc.) to define data strategy, architect solutions, and develop roadmaps for delivering client data initiatives
Assess existing data architectures, identify pain points and bottlenecks, and propose performance, efficiency, and scalability improvements
Support internal team members and participate in knowledge sharing
Take the technical lead in sales proposals and business development initiatives
Serve as a subject matter expert for client advisory

Requirements:

At least 7 years of professional experience, preferably in consulting
At least 3 years of experience as a Data Architect
Past experience as a data engineer, with hands-on experience with cloud & database technologies, ETL flows, distributed computing and CI/CD processes
Experience in designing and implementing performant, scalable, reliable, and future-proof data solutions in cloud environments for BI and/or ML/AI use cases
Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions
Experience with assessing and optimizing existing architectures
Experience with building data models and creating data flow diagrams
Knowledge of data integration patterns (APIs, real-time, event-driven, etc.)
Experience in RFP response writing
Experience with on-premises to cloud migrations
Understanding of data management principles, and familiarity with frameworks like data mesh
Understanding of data governance, policies, standards, and regulatory compliance
Understanding of cloud infrastructure and network architecture concepts (hub-and-spoke architecture, private access patterns, landing zones, etc.)
Aware of currently available technologies and upcoming data trends
Strong communicative and interpersonal skills, bridging technical and business audiences while building strong client and team relationships
Collaborative and team-oriented, helping our team grow
Able to balance multiple stakeholders, make pragmatic technical decisions and manage priorities
Ability to lead workshops
You are proficient in English and Dutch or French

Nice to have:

TOGAF certification is a plus
CDMP certification is a plus

What we offer:

A variety of perks, such as mobility options (including a company car), insurance coverage, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, and more
Continuous learning opportunities through the Sopra Steria Academy to support your career development
The opportunity to connect with fellow Sopra Steria colleagues at various team events

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

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