Data Architect

Details

Do you have a strong passion for data and do you agree that data is at the core of creating value for customers? Are you energized by tackling complex data-related challenges? Do you enjoy collaborating with a team and engaging with stakeholders across the bank? If your answer is yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you in our Domain Architecture organization.

Your job

As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for:

• Develop and maintain the bank-wide data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Advocate for data lakehouse architecture and promote its values.
• Define and establish data management KPIs, OKRs, standards, policies, and procedures to ensure data quality, consistency, and security.
• Design and develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models supporting integration, warehousing, and analytics initiatives.
• Collaborate with the central data office and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Author and maintain architectural documents like HLD, LLD, DFD, and strategy papers.
• Evaluate and recommend data management technologies and tools to enhance data capabilities.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in data architecture and management.
• Simplify and socialize data governance policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and data privacy standards.
• Work with cross-functional teams to establish roles and responsibilities across central and domain teams.
• Collaborate with IT, business units, and external partners to ensure data architecture aligns with business needs.
• Communicate complex data concepts and strategies to non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitor and optimize data architecture performance, scalability, and efficiency.

Working environment

As a Data Architect, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future landscape of data utilization within the bank. Your expertise in Azure architecture or similar hyper-scaler cloud platforms will be essential as you design and implement robust, scalable data solutions. You'll leverage Databricks or equivalent data engineering platforms to streamline data processing and analytics, ensuring our systems are both efficient and forward-thinking. Your enthusiasm for emerging technologies like Microsoft Fabric, serverless architectures etc. will drive innovation within our data integration processes, fostering agile and interconnected data environments.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful data architecture projects.
• Expertise in Data Engineering, data modeling, and software design.
• Familiarity with industry leading frameworks like DAMA DMBOK, DCAM etc.
• Practitioner in data management with implementation experience in Azure, Databricks-Unity Catalog, Alation, Atlan, Collibra, Purview, IDMC, or related tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Generative AI practitioner with knowledge of AI registry, EU Act, cognitive architecture, RAG agents, and XOps (AIOps).
• Knowledge of banking and financial services industry-specific data regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Collaborative, approachable, and open to learning and educating.
• Accountable and ambitious, with a drive for quality and a pace for execution delivery.

Benefits

• The gross monthly salary displayed above is based on a 36-hour work week, including vacation pay and benefit budget.
• Five weeks of vacation per year. You have the option to purchase an additional four weeks per year.
• Personal development Budget of € 1,000 per year, which you can accumulate up to € 3,000.
• Possibility to work from home (in consultation with your team and depending on your position).
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands.
• An excellent pension scheme.