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Solution Architect/Data Architect
You will contribute to the design and evolution of strategic digital and data platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security standards, and business objectives. You will work closely with product teams, subject matter experts, solution architects, system architects, and business stakeholders to define scalable, future-proof solutions that support client's strategic ambitions and data-centric transformation.
The Data Platform vision is based on Data Mesh principles, including domain ownership, data as a product, and federated governance. The platform provides data services to internal customers and enables the creation of domain-oriented data products.
As a Solution/data Architect, you will:
Steer architecture activities within strategic platform initiatives (business to technology).
Provide architectural guidance to product management and delivery teams.
Collaborate with product teams to define solutions aligned with the client's architectural principles.
Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture, technology, security, and governance standards.
Design solution taking into account, integration, application, and data capabilities.
Support Data Product Teams in defining information domains and data products.
Contribute to the definition of Transversal Data Models (TDM) and Canonical Data Models (CDM).
Drive Proofs of Concept to validate architecture decisions and technology choices.
Support product teams and engineers in designing robust and scalable solutions.
Facilitate alignment between business needs and technology solutions to achieve strategic objectives.
Contribute to the definition of best practices, methodologies, standards, principles, and architecture/data governance.
Requirements:
Experience & Expertise
Minimum 6 years of experience in a Solution / data Architect role
Strong experience with data integration architectures across cloud and on-premise environments.
Deep understanding of Enterprise Integration Patterns, API-based integrations, and event-driven systems.
Strong experience with data modelling, including conceptual, logical, and canonical data models.
Experience with messaging solutions and event-driven architectures.
Experience with metadata management, data catalogues, and governance platforms is an asset.
Experience with Master Data Management, Big Data, Data Lakes, or Data Mesh architectures is a plus.
Experience with Collibra Data Catalog solution is a plus
Experience with SAP, S/4Hana and SAP Datasphere as well as other related technologies
Architecture & Methodologies
Experience with IT architecture frameworks and standards (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate, ATAM)
Familiarity with architecture modeling tools (e.g., Sparx Enterprise Architect is a plus)
Good understanding of:
Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Microservices architectures
Event-driven systems
Soft Skills & Mindset
Autonomous and results-driven
Strong team player, open to feedback and collaboration, with the ability to communicate complex issues correctly and clearly to both internal and external audience.
Agile mindset with a continuous improvement approach
Excellent ability to facilitate discussions, communicate ideas clearly and get architectural decision validated
Passion for learning, knowledge sharing, and embracing change
Good level of Dutch and/or French and English is required.
Additional information:
Location: Brussels (Empereur)
Onsite presence: By default, a physical presence on site is required for 2 days per week.
Questions candidates ask before applying
This depends on the role and the client, but on average our process takes 2–4 weeks from first contact to offer. We keep you informed at every step.
We specialize in roles across the renewable energy sector, including positions in solar, wind (onshore & offshore), green hydrogen, energy storage, grid infrastructure, and sustainability. We recruit for technical, commercial, and project management roles at all levels.
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We conduct thorough interviews to assess both technical competencies and cultural fit. We have an extensive network in the renewable energy sector, which allows us to find both active and passive candidates.
Our process consists of several steps: (1) Intake with the client to understand the role, team, and culture, (2) Active sourcing and screening of candidates, (3) Presentation of a shortlist, (4) Interview coordination, (5) Offer and onboarding support.
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We cover the full spectrum of renewables: solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and broader sustainability roles. We work with developers, EPCs, OEMs, and utilities.
We ARE Renewables is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands — one of Europe's key hubs for the energy transition. We operate across Europe and connect renewable energy talent with leading organizations in the sector.
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