Enterprise Data Architect

Role Overview
Join a leading energy transmission operator in Europe to help shape the future of data management and architecture. As a key member of the Data Platform team, you will bridge business needs and technology by designing enterprise data architecture blueprints and supporting data product teams. Your work will enable data-driven decision-making, innovation, and compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Align business strategy with data platform architecture to meet organizational goals

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of Enterprise Data Architecture blueprints

• Collaborate closely with Data Product Teams to scope information domains and define data products

• Advocate adoption of data platform principles and solutions throughout the enterprise

• Support the development and evolution of Transversal and Canonical Data Models to structure business data conceptually

• Drive Proof of Concepts to validate architectural choices and solutions

• Facilitate feedback integration from data teams to ensure platform usability and value

• Guide data advisors and engineers in designing scalable, compliant data solutions

• Work closely with product owners to maximize the value delivered by data products

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 8+ years as Enterprise, Data, or Solution Architect with cross-domain experience

• Expertise in designing data integrations bridging cloud and on-premises systems

• Hands-on experience with SAP, S/4HANA, and SAP Datasphere technologies

• Strong knowledge of Domain Driven Design and data modelling principles

• Experience with messaging/event-driven architectures and data-intensive APIs

• Proven ability to establish architectural best practices, governance, and methodologies

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields

• Fluent English and at least one additional language: Dutch, French, or German

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing data-focused products and working with Data Mesh architectures

• Knowledge of Master Data Management, Big Data, and Data Lake implementations

• Familiarity with metadata management, data catalogs, and harvesting tools

Soft Skills

• Customer-focused with excellent communication and presentation skills

• Analytical thinker with a drive for continuous improvement

• Creative and open-minded team player who challenges norms constructively

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment

• Strong collaboration skills and product-oriented mindset