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Principal Data Architect (Azure Analytics)

As a principal data architect within an Azure analytics environment, you design scalable data architectures and coach the team. You work in a hybrid set-up between Ghent and Brussels, in an Agile/SAFe context and in English.

FreelanceEnterprise Architecture · Data & AIGhent · Hybrid

Apply by 29 November 2026

About the mandate

For a large organisation, you are looking for a role as principal data architect within the new truck sales domain, acting as the technical linchpin of the data teams. You translate complex business questions into robust, scalable solutions on the Azure Analytics stack and safeguard the quality of the data products. You work with an international network of stakeholders and align technical designs with the organisation's objectives. You also coach the team and help colleagues grow. The assignment runs for 12 months, with two days a week on site in Ghent and one day in Brussels. The working language is English.

Responsibilities

  • Define and manage scalable end-to-end data architectures, aligned with company standards and the full data management lifecycle
  • Provide hands-on leadership for development work and embed robust design in the way the team works
  • As an active team member, monitor data management processes and give direction to design, documentation and validation
  • Develop architectures and policies for data governance, Master Data Management, metadata, data quality and security
  • Create and maintain logical and physical data models
  • Work with Compliance, Privacy, Risk and InfoSec to meet internal and legal requirements
  • Share knowledge and coach team members to raise the team's level

Must-haves

  • Expert in the Azure Cloud data ecosystem, in particular Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage and SQL Database
  • Strong knowledge of Python and Spark
  • Proven experience in Analytics and BI development, Data Engineering or platform management
  • Experience with Agile and SAFe
  • Analytical ability to quickly grasp organisational complexity and translate business needs into technical solutions
  • Excellent communication skills and experience with stakeholders at multiple international locations
  • Good knowledge of English

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with Angular
  • Experience with Azure Data Factory
  • Experience with Power BI

What the employer offers

  • 12-month assignment
  • Hybrid working: two days a week in Ghent and one day in Brussels
  • A central technical role within an international data context
  • Working in an Agile/SAFe environment

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