Functieomschrijving:

We are looking for a Senior Data Architect to help design and implement a new interface that replaces a legacy integration between critical operational systems. The architecture will be built using Kafka and Kafka Streams as part of an enterprise-wide modernization effort.

The architect will work in a multidisciplinary team alongside business analysts, designers, and developers, and will serve as a liaison to central architecture and integration teams. This role is crucial in delivering a solution that meets high standards for maintainability, scalability, and operational versatility.

Eisen:

Proven experience as a Data Architect in complex environments (minimum 5 years)

Kafka Streams expertise with hands-on implementation experience

Event-Driven Architecture design and development

Cloud & DevOps:

• Azure Kubernetes Services (minimum 2 years)
• Azure Cloud (minimum 4 years)
• Docker (minimum 4 years)
• Git and GitOps practices
• Azure DevOps

Data Modeling: Translating conceptual models into logical data models

Certifications:

• Azure Fundamentals
• Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka

Language: Fluent Dutch (CEFR level C2)

Wensen:

Experience in Event Storm workshop facilitation

Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles

Willingness to work on-site at least 1 day per week; flexibility to adjust based on team needs

Availability for occasional out-of-hours work during critical phases such as releases

Competenties:

Ownership and proactive problem-solving

Strong written and verbal communication

Collaborative team player with a mentoring mindset

Analytical, customer-focused, and solution-oriented

Flexibility to adapt in a hybrid work setup

Over de klant:

A major utility company in Belgium currently undertaking a significant IT transformation. The focus is on modernizing core systems through scalable, cloud-native architectures and event-driven technologies.