Afarax - Data Architect

Afarax is looking for freelance consultants with specific experience in data architecture. We need your lights !

We are a team of consultants based in Belgium with a solid network of companies active in various sectors and facing the challenges of digital transformation. Our concept is very simple:
once you're in the ecosystem, you can access our projects and we'll make your life easier.


The mission

Our client is looking for a Data Architect on MDM/BI/Analytics/Data Management topics to join their team.

Key accountabilities:
Participates in the development of governance processes around technology and business aspects of the Enterprise Data Architecture framework.
Provides guidance and counsel to project teams to ensure that their processes and deliverables align with the target state architecture.
Design optimal solution architectures that support the insurance business and contribute to the realization of the target architecture.
Contributes to the definition, implementation and execution of the internal independent architecture validation framework to optimize the enterprise's data architecture.
Takes the lead in documenting and publishing the data assets of the organization with a focus on data assets within the BI &
Analytical landscape
Stays well informed on Data Science and is a partner of Data Science Community.
Provides effective challenge within the internal independent architecture validation process and other relevant enterprise data governance areas.
Helps in the identification of data architecture opportunities for a broad, diverse, and complex set of business functions and processes, and recommends the capitalization of these technology opportunities to the Enterprise Data Architecture leadership team in order to benefit the Enterprise.
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with peers across the IT Organization and business partner's organization in order to ensure adherence to Data Architecture standards.

Is this you ?
Exhibits solid knowledge of data architecture concepts and practices
Strong expertise in a BI &
Analytics data landscape in the (Azure) cloud
Possesses a university degree/college diploma in related discipline(s) and/or 10 to 15 years' experience in the IT industry
Possesses solid financial industry business knowledge as well as knowledge of major data consumption use cases in financial services
Strong expertise in data architecture best practices and data modelling (Data Architecture Design, Data Flows, Data Value Chains, Enterprise Data Model)
Demonstrates solid knowledge of architecture frameworks, methodologies, and tools. (e.G. The Open Group Architecture Framework [Togaf], DAMA DMBOK)
You are comfortable in the field of modelling with ArchiMate, and preferably master EA SparX
Possesses solid communication skills, both written and oral (English mandatory, French and/or Dutch recommended)
Demonstrates solid consulting and client management skills
Is energetic, personable, and achievement- and outcome-oriented

How we support you ?
We'll help and support on the project.
You'll benefit from our network and challenges.
We offer a possibility to build a valuable and easy partnership.
You'll have the possibility to be heard and share your knowledge.
You'll access missions that fit your current expertise or you can challenge yourself to learn new things.