Lead Data Architect

Data & AI Architect / Technical Account Lead

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Language: Fluent French or Dutch/Flemish

The Opportunity

We are looking for a senior Data & AI Architect / Technical Account Lead to lead strategic Data & AI initiatives for enterprise clients in Belgium.

This is a highly client-facing position combining enterprise architecture, technical leadership, delivery and account development . You will work closely with senior stakeholders to define Data & AI strategy, design modern data platforms and translate complex technical requirements into measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable Enterprise Data Architectures
• Architect end-to-end solutions across Azure, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks
• Lead architecture across Data Lakes, Data Warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines
• Define and drive Data Strategy, Modernisation, Data Products, BI, Analytics & AI
• Establish Data Governance and Security frameworks
• Lead Data & AI programmes within Financial Services and Insurance
• Engage senior client stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Lead distributed teams within complex enterprise environments
• Work closely with delivery, pre-sales and sales teams throughout client engagements and deal pursuits
• Support account development and identify opportunities to expand Data & AI services

Your Experience

• 15+ years' experience within Data & AI, architecture or technical leadership
• Deep technical expertise across Azure, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks
• Strong Enterprise Data Architecture background
• Proven experience across Data Strategy, Modernisation, BI, Analytics and AI
• Experience delivering Data & AI programmes within Financial Services and/or Insurance
• Strong client-facing, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience leading technical teams across multiple locations
• Ability to combine deep technical expertise with commercial and business understanding

Experience with Data Managed Services, legacy-to-cloud environments, solution accelerators and the Belgian/European market would be advantageous.

Interested? Apply directly or get in touch for a confidential discussion.