Data Architect
Hybrid-Leuven, hybrid-Antwerp
We believe that data, just like core software applications, must be designed, managed, and delivered as a high-quality products to its consumers. We are seeking a visionary Data Architect to be the foundational leader of this belief. You won't just design schemas; you'll define the architectural patterns that transform raw data into trustworthy, discoverable, and genuinely valuable data products that drive measurable business outcomes.
About Dataminded
Dataminded advises its customers in data strategy & architecture, helps implementing data platforms and analytics use cases and offers training. We have delivered successful projects in the areas of energy, telecom, biotech and others. To achieve these results, we keep an open mind, we adapt fast and we always tell the truth as we see it.
Dataminded is passionate about data and engineering and has rapidly grown from an idea to a leader in data & analytics. We coach and mentor each other. We learn from our mistakes and share our learnings. We put our people ahead of our products and profits.
About the role
Responsibilities
Design the foundational conceptual and logical data models for domain-specific data products
Ensure data is structured for optimal external consumption and interoperability
Define the technical interfaces (APIs, topics, databases) and architectural patterns by which data products will be exposed, consumed, and governed
Establish and enforce standards for data product quality, security, lineage, and metadata management
Collaborate directly with Data Product Owners and Domain Data Engineers to provide architectural guidance, ensuring their solutions align with the federated governance model and enterprise standards.
Qualifications
You have experience in a Data Architecture or Solutions Architecture role, with demonstrated success in designing complex, distributed data systems
You have expert proficiency in conceptual/logical data modeling and experience defining interface schemas
You have a track record of building and operating cloud data platforms.
You have experience with various types of analytics, including business intelligence, machine learning, and GenAI.
You have very strong influencing abilities and a positive mindset.
What we Offer
The opportunity to drive strategy and influence the success of entire data solutions from vision to implementation.
A highly collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued
A competitive salary and other excellent extra-legal benefits
A flexible work schedule and the ability to work from home
Wide-open career paths
Optional company car (choose your own green car!), or compensation in cash
Healthy and rich breakfasts
Recruitment Process
We believe that a great fit is a two-way street. Our process is designed to help you get to know us, and for us to understand your skills and aspirations. We aim for a thorough, transparent, and respectful journey.
The Initial Company Check: A friendly discussion to see if we're a great fit for each other. We’ll focus on your intrinsic motivation, ambition, and how you see yourself fitting into our culture.
Career Talk (Optional): This is an opportunity for us to dive deeper into your career goals. We want to help you make a career decision and give you a clear picture of what working with Dataminded is all about.
Technical Interview (depending on the role): The goal of this phase is to assess your technical and non-technical skills, as well as your communication, problem-solving, and software engineering abilities. You'll first have an interview, and then you'll complete and present a practical technical exercise.
This is the final step! We'll make an official offer, answer any remaining questions you have about the process, and discuss the financials and contract details.