Data Architect

imec EDiT

What you will do

As a data architect you are the decision maker that can design the right solution in a highly innovative research environment.

• You thrive in challenging complex environments s as you are the technological bridge between our partners and stakeholders in the field of mobility and logistics, and our research groups.
• You understand their platforms, data and solutions, you can discuss the ideal data standard for our use case
• You excel at researching and developing cutting edge technologies (whether it is a machine learning data platform using open source components, digital twin and data space technologies
• You design a living architecture based on business requirements and guard code quality
• You create a software solutions in PoC (TRL- 4/5) and robust integration (TRL-6/8) stages,
• You formulate a technical roadmap and implementation plan

What we do for you

EDiT is based at the imec offices in the centers of Ghent and Antwerp in addition to our HQ in Leuven. You can choose from which of these offices cities you prefer to work, and we also have a hybrid work policy in place that is very flexible to remote working. 
With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will define the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer (http://www.imec-int.com/en/careers#diversity) and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. In everything we do, your future colleagues are guided by the imec values of passion, excellence, connectedness and integrity. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 
We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.  

Who you are

We are looking for an experienced data architect that can operate within our Mobility & Logistics team.

“Must-haves” (essential skills):

• Master in Computer Science/Engineer; or acquired equivalent level by experience with minimal 5 years in software development and experience in architecture roles;
  able to translate abstract designs into modular implementable designs using e.g., Archimate, C4, UML or similar · Independent and autonomous decision making
• Strong Communication skills
• Analytical and creative thinker Constructive attitude, being able to convince others without taking up positions looking at different ways to solve a problem;
• Client oriented
• English (professional proficiency).

“Should-haves” (a great candidate is familiar with most of these):

• Experience with data processing & cloud platform modules;
• Having some experience or being familiar with the domain of mobility, logistics and transport management
• cloud and/or full-stack and/or data science or engineering platform technologies
• Be familiar with technologies our software developers work with: JavaScript/Typescript/Node.js, Python, Docker/Kubernetes, MS Azure ecosystem, etc.
• Experience with the use of open source products or projects
  

“Could-haves” (it is nice to tick a few of the boxes):

•  Experience with Funded projects (VLAIO, Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, Connecting Europe Facility, ...)
• Experience in Stakeholder management
• Experience in DevOps, DataOps, MLOps engineering activities
• Having worked with linked data, LDES, NGSI-LD or data space technology
• Familiar with domain-specific standards and datasets, e.g. C-ITS, Floating Car Data, AIS data, GIPOD and other.