Data Architect (Belgium)
YOUR FUTURE JOB
As a data architect at Melexis, you will be responsible for coordination, collaboration and contribution to all things on data architecture, as well as data related projects. With a big, global high-tech playground to run around in, you will be a key strategic player in developing data architecture in Melexis
More specifically, you will
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Coordinate
- Outline a long-term vision on data architecture, data quality and master data management, business intelligence & data analytics while keeping in mind business processes, existing tools and platforms
- Keep track of existing data architecture, and present your own ideas for new performant, healthy and future proof data architecture (operational / BI / analytics)
- Guide the organization on new trends, standards and best practices in data modelling / management / reporting / analytics
- Clarify roles, responsibilities and governance with respect to the further evolution of data management, quality and consistency.
- Collaborate (with data stewards, business & IT architects)
- Design advanced conceptual, logical and physical data organizations, models, repository, dashboards, reports within a complete functional and technical architecture
- Be in charge of the management and planning for a virtual team of data stewards working on day to day improvements of data quality and consistency within the organization
- Coach data stewards to achieve higher data quality and consistency
- Collaborate with business and IT architects to establish a closed loop between process, application and data
- Actively contribute to key projects
- Work on data architecture projects with our project managers to define, challenge and prioritize client requirements
- Be the point of contact for business and IT architects on complex data architecture topics
- Execute quality checks when needed to control and correct different issues within projects.
YOUR PROFILE
- You have a university education with at least 2 years in a similar role (or equivalent by experience)
- Hands on experience with master data management processes and governance, as well as advanced knowledge and working experience with data warehouse dimension modelling
- Practical knowledge and experience with at least one leading BI tool (eg Oracle BI, Tableau, Power BI, QlikView)
- Experience in the following would be a plus: ETL & streaming tools, visualization and reporting tools (Big Data / Hadoop etc), enterprise repository tools, data mapping / modelling / profiling tools
- You in general have a good understanding of the technology ecosystem, and are passionate about latest market trends
- You are a passionate person, who is results, customer and quality oriented
- You have excellent communication skills in English
WE OFFER
- A challenging job in a dynamic high-tech international environment
- The opportunity to take ownership of your professional passion in order to contribute to the success of the company
- An enjoyable, team-oriented and professional atmosphere in a flat-structured organization
- Versatile development opportunities