Solution Architect (K10016)

About the Position

Solution Architect (K10016)

We are seeking a Solution Architect with expertise in data platforms and lakehouse architectures to join our team in Brussels, Belgium. This role involves supporting the design of Sciensano's multi-user data and analytics platform, particularly the'storage layer' component, including the data lake, which forms the foundation of the data platform. You will also support interactions with other components such as the 'ingestion layer', 'core systems', and 'front-end systems'.

Responsibilities

• Propose, evaluate, test, and provide advice on technologies, tools, and methodologies for the 'storage' component (lakehouse). This includes:

  • BLOB storage, data lake
  • Relational database management system (RDBMS)
  • SQL RDBMS
  • NoSQL Database System

• Suggest how to implement the 'medallion' architecture (bronze, silver, gold), archiving, and backup within the data platform, considering data ingestion, processing, integration, consumption, and dissemination of various data streams and legal obligations.

• Evaluate, propose, and test that these solutions are consistent with the overall platform architecture, based on open-source, sovereign, and multi-user technologies, and are compatible and interoperable with other 'Application architecture' components, particularly:

  • 'ingestion layer' (including various sources)
  • 'core systems'
  • 'front-end systems' (data science workbench, BI, data service gateway, secure processing environment)

• Ensure that the architecture and data flows comply with requirements defined by the Data Office, GDPR, NIS2, Information Security Committee (CSI), the new registry policy, and the European Health Data Space (health data holder, trusted data holder).

• Proactively address challenges related to system choices and implementation.

• Advise technical teams, evaluate technical designs and code, and support best practices.

• Collaborate with various relevant departments, management, and external partners and act as a technical contact person.

• Write technical documentation.

• Ensure high-quality technical implementation.

Requirements

• Core Skills:

  • Data Platform Engineer
  • Gestion applicative des environnements de DB (SQL)
  • Solution architectuur

• Languages:

  • English: Passive knowledge
  • French: Passive knowledge
  • Dutch: Passive knowledge

• Experience:

  • At least 10 years of experience in data platforms, data engineering, solution architecture, data storage, big data ecosystems, data modeling, and database technologies.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing modern data and analytics platforms.
  • Expertise in lakehouse architectures, open-source ecosystems (without single vendor lock-in), and European digital sovereignty initiatives.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Data platform architecture
  • Data ingestion, data lakes, data warehousing, ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Technical expertise in selecting, implementing, and maintaining:
    • Storage (e.g., MinIO, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, S3-compatible object storage)
    • Data processing (e.g., Apache ecosystem, Iceberg, Spark, dbt)
    • Containers and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
    • Security (e.g., Keycloak, vault)
    • Infrastructure (e.g., Terraform, OpenStack)
    • Management and version control (e.g., open project, JIRA, GitHub, GitLab)
  • [Bonus] Sovereign cloud stack (e.g., OVHcloud, Hetzner, Scaleway)

• Generic Skills:

  • Metadata management, data governance, data privacy, and security (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, Data Governance act)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of conveying complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Motivated and capable of working independently, with a collaborative spirit and strong communication skills
  • Ability to lead, contribute to defining, and influence the design and development of solutions
  • Customer-oriented mindset with a strong focus on results

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture
• Professional development opportunities

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