Data & Analytics Architect
Proximus
- Brussel
- Vast
- Voltijds
As the Platform Architect, you will take ownership of our expanding Data Platform architecture and ensure that our solutions fully leverage the capabilities of our diverse Data ecosystem.As part of the Data & Analytics team, the Data & Analytics Platform team is responsible for the stability, health, and future-proof architecture of our Data & Analytics Platform. Currently, our platform consists of Teradata as the main Data Warehouse, Cloudera and the Hadoop ecosystem (Spark, Ni-Fi, Kafka, etc.) as the Big Data platform, and Qlik as the reporting software.In this role, you will have a significant impact on the definition, management, and maintenance of our current and future Data Platform. Your expertise will be key in guiding us towards achieving a Lakehouse architecture in the cloud.
If you are a proactive and technically proficient professional with a strong background in Data & Analytics Platform management and cloud transition, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to our mission of advancing our Data & Analytics capabilities.Your responsibilities:- Provide strong functional and technical guidance to ensure proper design of the Data & Analytics Platform, aiming for best-in-class technical and integration solutions.
- Design, coordinate, and execute pilots, prototypes, or proof of concepts to validate specific scenarios.
- Lead and coordinate operational activities related to the Data & Analytics Platform.
- Take ownership of technical documentation for the platforms involved in the Data & Analytics Platform.
- Collaborate with Enterprise architects to align Data & Analytics Platform designs with the global Architecture and contribute to the global architecture.
- Oversee and continuously enhance the architecture and ecosystem of the Data & Analytics Platform.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge about the tools and platforms used in the data & analytics platform, as well as their ecosystem and roadmap.
- Bridge the organizational needs of different users of the Data & Analytics Platform, including data scientists, data engineers, and Qlik Developers.
- Lead the ongoing transition of the on-premise system to the public cloud.
- Coach the development team in relevant areas.Your Profile- Extensive expertise in modern Data Platforms, particularly focusing on the Big Data Hadoop ecosystem and Massive Parallel Processing data warehouses.
- In-depth understanding of the capabilities and specificities of Public Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.
- Demonstrated track record in working with public cloud Data Platforms and implementing Lakehouse architecture.
- Proven experience in managing and architecting the Hadoop ecosystem.
- Ability to perform system benchmarking, identify system bottlenecks, and propose effective solutions for resolution.
- Strong team player mindset with the capability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, as the data environment is developed collaboratively with employees from diverse disciplines.- 3 to 5 years of proven experience as a Data & Analytics Platform Architect or Data & Analytics Solution Architect.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of modern data platforms and data solutions.
- Excellent ability to comprehend business requirements and translate them into solution designs.
- Capacity of advising the business on process optimization to maximize tool utilization.
- Quality-oriented mindset with a keen focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
- Open-minded team player attitude with flexibility and adaptability to changing needs.
- Commitment to delivering results, with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and explore new possibilities.
- Fluency in English is essentialWhy BICS?We are international, diverse, and inclusive: You will be part of a very diverse and international team. The BICS team counts around 55 different nationalities. Get to know about other cultures while interacting with your colleagues globally.Our company culture is strong: You will be working in a dynamic environment where we encourage our people to embrace a Growth Mindset and empower them daily to bring new ideas, experiment and collaborate towards efficient innovation.We invest in our people: From talent programs and mentorship possibilities to Learning and Development channels, but also a strong emphasis on internal mobility, we foster an environment where upskilling, career coaching and leadership development will help you maximize your potential.Remote and flexible working are part of our DNA: We believe in the power of flexibility and autonomy. Our people make their own work arrangements, they generally come to the office 2 days a week and are free to work from home the rest. We also allow our employees to work 10 working days a year from their travel destination.Our list of benefits is exhaustive: Because we know the offer makes a difference, our salary package is more than attractive:
- A competitive base salary and short-term incentives (a yearly bonus linked to individual and company performance)
- Comprehensive insurances including hospitalization insurance, outpatient care insurance, life insurance, disability insurance and travel insurance, fully funded by BICS
- A supplementary pension plan, fully funded by BICS
- A flexible mobility package including a company car or car allowance, a mobility budget for flexible commuting including a fuel card, bike lease options, etc
- A telco offer including free internet at home, budget for a mobile phone, a monthly phone plan and many discounts on the Proximus products catalog
- Additional benefits such as meal and eco vouchers, 32 vacation days, corporate discounts through
- Wellbeing at work: yoga and pilates classes, fresh fruits delivered twice a week, corporate events, etc.