Cloud Data Architect - Consultant

will be pivotal in driving innovative data solutions and leveraging the full potential of data technologies at scale.

Data Platform Architecture: - Lead the design and implementation of modern data platform architectures. - Drive the development of robust data pipelines and storage solutions using cutting-edge technologies, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.

Mentorship and Team Guidance: Mentor and guide a team of Data Engineers, ensuring project success and technical excellence.

Client Engagement and Strategy: Partner with clients to define and implement strategic, data-driven solutions.

Industry Trends and Monitoring: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and obtain relevant certifications to ensure the application of best practices in data architecture.

Technologies: Sourcing, capturing, transforming, and preparing data using the newest technologies such as Kafka, Spark, DBT, Snowflake, BigQuery, Synapse, Databricks, Airflow, Elasticsearch, and many more.

Who you are: What matters most for this role

Your interests & soft skills:

Interest in digital transformation and data-driven solutions

Proactive mindset and outside the boxthinking to tackle challenges.

You are able to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

You excel in interpersonal communication and know how to have a professional and commercial approach with customers.

You value collaboration as a way to succeed

Strong communication and presentation skills in English + French or Dutch.

Your technical expertise:

A master’s degree or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Engineering, Physics or any related field

At least 5 years professional experience with data related ICT projects.

Data Platform Architecture: Experience with Modern Data platform architecture rollout from conception to implementation.

Deep understanding of data modeling techniques, including relational (Kimball, normalization) and NoSQL databases.

Cloud Platforms: Experience with at least one Cloud platform (Azure, Google cloud, AWS).

Data warehouse: Experience with Cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Synapse Analytics, Redshift).

Data Processing: Advanced SQL skills, with experience in writing and optimizing complex queries for large datasets.

with SQL orchestration tool such as DBT or Dataform.

Programming: Experience with at least one programming language: Python, Scala, Java, etc.

DevOps methodologies: Strong experience with CI/CD processes and tools (GIT, Azure DevOps, GitLab).

It is not a requirement, but other preferred qualifications would be:

Deployment & Orchestration: - Knowledge of Docker and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Openshift, AKS, GKE...) with experience in deploying and managing containerized applications - Experience with micro-services & event-driven architecture

Scripting & Unix: Knowledge of Unix environments & scripting languages such as Bash, Powershell,...

Data Modeling & Concepts: Knowledge of the Data Mesh concept & Experience with the DataVault 2.0 modeling methodology

Interests and soft skills we value What success looks like

We seek individuals who embody our values - Agile, Expert, Together, and Authentic.

You thrive on ambitious goals, collaborate openly, and make a meaningful impact with integrity.

We value professionals who combine deep expertise with a passion for learning, innovation, and exceeding expectations.

If you show initiative, accountability, and support your colleagues, you’ll flourish with us.

Excellence comes from people who lead by example and pursue personal and professional growth.

Why you should join us: Some of the rewards of working at Orange Business

A community of experts - as Digital Natives, we put innovation at the heart of our expertise.

Continuously seeking new ideas, we proudly host regular “Guild” workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions through our Data Meetups.

A place to strengthen both technical depth and professional skills (communication, ownership, stakeholder collaboration).

Exposure to real-world client contexts and business challenges w here your work has visible impact.

Real opportunity to grow your autonomy and career growth possibilities.

We may work with tomorrow’s technology, but at our core we are a people-oriented organization.

We value quality, feedback, continuous improvement, as much as collaboration, openness, inclusivity and well-being at work.

Hybrid way of working and modern & collaborative office in Brussels

Compelling advantages including a yearly bonus scheme, a flexible mobility with possibility for a housing budget, representation and expense allowances...

Ready to build with us?

We screen applications on an ongoing basis, with the aim of conducting conversations and interviews as we receive them.

Interested but feel that you don ́t match the criteria 100%?

We encourage you to apply anyway!

Your perfect match might be the next job we are announcing, so why not have a head start and apply now!

Apply with your CV and (if available) links to GitHub, portfolio, or examples of work that reflect your experience.

More about Orange Business: Orange Business is the Orange Group entity dedicated to businesses and organizations.

Our unique history as a telco operator and now an IT services company enables us to support the sustainable digital transformation of enterprise businesses worldwide.

We bring the rigor of a network and connectivity expert together with the agility of a global digital solutions integrator.

We combine global presence with a local approach to get the most out of digital technology, from networks and cloud to data and service platforms.

Digital & Data is the dedicated Orange Business entity for professional services in digital and data, operating as part of the Orange Business European organization.

We help enterprises design, build and deliver digital and data solutions, from consulting and advisory through to large-scale implementation and managed services, combining deep technical expertise with the operational agility of a ringfenced organization.

By pooling expertise across countries, we offer clients a consistent European delivery model, the ability to reuse proven capabilities at scale, and seamless integration with Orange Business' wider proposition in network, AI, trusted cloud and cybersecurity.

This dedicated focus on professional services, backed by the strength and reach of Orange Business and the Orange Group, means our clients benefit from specialized digital and data expertise delivered with clear accountability, European coverage, and the assurance of a trusted long-term partner.

Check out our Career site for even more or connect with us on LinkedIn.