DATA ARCHITECT
40 Hours
Heerlen, Hasselt, Düsseldorf, Munich
(Hybrid)
5+ Years
What to expect?
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Data Architect, you turn complex data challenges into scalable, future-proof solutions. You act as the strategic bridge between business vision and technical execution, designing the architectures that help clients unlock, trust, and scale their data for analytics, AI, and innovation.
You work in an international, client-facing and dynamic environment. One moment you’re leading a discovery workshop on-site; the next, you’re collaborating remotely with engineers, consultants, and domain experts across different time zones. You translate business objectives into clear data strategies and architectural designs that deliver measurable results.
Your scope spans the full data landscape, from modeling and storage to integration, governance, and security. You ensure data remains reliable, observable, compliant, and cost-efficient at scale. You guide implementation teams, define architectural standards, and make informed design decisions that balance innovation with pragmatism.
As you grow, your influence expands: shaping our architectural vision, strengthening CI’s internal practices, and helping clients mature their data ecosystems. You’ll join a team of sharp, international colleagues who value expertise, collaboration, and a healthy sense of humor. You report to the Service Line Manager, Decision Intelligence.
Skills & Expertise
You bring a strong architectural foundation and the technical depth needed to design scalable, secure and high-quality data solutions. The essentials we look for:
Solid experience with modern data modeling (star/snowflake, 3NF, Data Vault where relevant) and storage formats such as Delta/Parquet.
Strong hands-on knowledge of cloud data platforms; ideally Azure (ADLS, Fabric, Synapse, Databricks) or Snowflake; experience with AWS/GCP is a plus.
Ability to design and oversee ELT/ETL pipelines (dbt, Airflow, ADF/Fabric), including streaming patterns (Kafka/Event Hubs).
Understanding of data governance, cataloging, lineage, security-by-design and GDPR-compliant data handling.
Advanced SQL and working proficiency in Python or Scala for data engineering patterns.
Architectural thinking: ability to define data product boundaries, document designs clearly (C4/ArchiMate), make traceable decisions, and apply cloud well-architected principles.
Who are we looking for?
ARE YOU THE ONE?
A Data Architect who combines deep technical expertise with strong consulting and communication skills. Someone who enjoys shaping solutions, guiding teams, and helping customers move forward with confidence.
You bring:
Several years of experience in data architecture, data platforms, or enterprise architecture within complex and ideally international environments
Technical depth in modern architectures such as data mesh, lakehouse, event-driven patterns, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
A strong understanding of governance: data management principles, security, privacy regulations, and frameworks like DAMA or DCAM
Consultative strength: the ability to lead workshops, ask the right questions, and translate business needs into actionable designs
- Strong stakeholder management skills: you move easily between engineers, architects, business leads, and management
Architectural leadership: you define standards, guide technical decisions, and help teams deliver consistently
A future-focused mindset: you spot opportunities for innovation but know when a practical approach is the smartest route
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German and/or Dutch is a strong plus, given our international and cross-border client landscape
- Embed quality by design: performance, reliability, security, observability, and GDPR-compliant data handling are standard in your work
- Hybrid working is part of the role; flexibility to work from the office and at client locations is required, and a valid driver’s license is essential
Why work at
CONCLUSION INTELLIGENCE
At Conclusion Intelligence, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary, international team, working on exciting and complex projects that challenge your talents and elevate your skills.
You’ll collaborate with top experts in the field, continuously growing, not just as a professional, but as a person.
As an international IT company, we combine a young, dynamic team culture with a rich history of excellence.
You’ll develop smart solutions that create real value for our customers, using state-of-the-art technology every day.
- Fixed training budgets? Not here! You receive the training and certifications you need to be among the best in your field.
- Our clients range from startups to global multinationals, spanning various industries and countries.
- We believe in continuous learning, and you’ll have opportunities to develop and share knowledge—both internally and externally.
- As a Microsoft Gold Partner, you’ll get access to the latest technologies, monthly cloud credits, workshops, and certifications.
- Tailor-made employment policies – You choose what suits you best: more time, mobility, or cash.
- A modern, well-equipped, and inspiring office space that fuels creativity and collaboration.
Hybrid working & flexible hours – Because we value work-life balance.
- We foster a culture of innovation, empowering our people to take ownership and drive excellence in everything they do, while embracing agility to adapt and grow—always with a commitment to being fair to our colleagues, customers, and partners.
- And last but not least… we know how to throw a great party!
This is how we do it
APPLICATION PROCESS
Who we’re proud
TO WORK WITH
We work for big international customers and mid-size local organizations. As long as there is a need for a strategic and technical solution, we are totally up for the challenge!
Up for a challenge?
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Working at Conclusion Intelligence means participating in exciting projects. Become part of our team and start making a real difference!