Black Pen Recruitment

Database Architect (Information Technology/Software)

Black Pen Recruitment  •  Brussels, BE (Onsite)  •  30 days ago
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Job Description

Our client, a leading Software, Information and Communication Technologies company, operates internationally (Athens, Brussels, Luxembourg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, London, Nicosia, Hong-Kong, Valetta, etc). Our client is a renowned supplier of IT services to government institutions, multinational corporations, public administrations and multinational companies, research and academic institutes.

We currently have a vacancy for a Database Architect fluent in English, to offer his/her services as an expert who will be based in Belgium. The work will be carried out either in the company’s premises or on-site at customer premises. In the context of the first assignment, the successful candidate will be integrated with the Development team of the company that will closely cooperate with a major client’s IT team on site.

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Location: Brussels

Workplace: Onsite

Deadline: 31/10/2025

Note: Only European Citizens will be considered

Requirements

  • University degree in IT or relevant discipline, combined with minimum 13 years of relevant working experience in IT;
  • Experience of data modelling and database design techniques and tools (e.g. SQL Developer Data Modeler, Hackolade, NoSQL Workbench,);
  • Experience of NoSQL database management systems (e.g. Dynamo DB, MongoDB, Cassandra);
  • Experience of relational database management systems (e.g. Oracle) and SQL and query optimization;
  • Experience with Database Troubleshooting and Debugging for diagnosing and resolving database issues;
  • Experience of Agile methodology of projects;
  • Excellent knowledge of business intelligence reporting tools;
  • Excellent knowledge of data warehouse design & architecture;
  • Excellent knowledge of ETL tools, SQL and modelling tools;
  • Excellent knowledge of online analytical data processing (OLAP) and data mining tools;
  • Excellent knowledge of relational database systems applied to data warehouse;
  • Good knowledge of cloud-based business intelligence design;
  • Good knowledge of data lake/data warehouse design and architecture;
  • Knowledge of near real time data warehousing and/or change data capture technologies;
  • Knowledge of non-relational database technologies and semantic interoperability;
  • Excellent command of the English language.

Responsibilities

  • Assist during relevant parts of testing, analysis, technical documentation, deployment, evaluation and reporting;
  • Assist in the enforcement of project deadlines, schedules, and methodologies;
  • Assist with deployment and configuration of the system;
  • Contribute and review the creation and maintenance of Enterprise Data Warehouses and complex Business Intelligence Solutions (Data Lakes/Data Warehouses);
  • Contribute to and review best practices for standard naming conventions and coding practices to ensure consistency of data models and databases;
  • Contribute to and review data, security, testing and technical artefacts;
  • Contribute to and review the project deliverables (project progress reports and project
  • management plans (test plan, quality, etc.);
  • Contribute to and review the risk management activities and deliverables;
  • Database design, implementation and integration with other databases;
  • Participate in review, progress, coordination, management and technical meetings with other project teams’ members;
  • Provision of expert advice and assistance, technology watch, evaluation studies, architectural considerations, applicable standards, solution patterns and best practices in a specific area of ICT infrastructure technology such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence;
  • Provision of technical evaluations and audit reports of databases.
Black Pen Recruitment

About Black Pen Recruitment

Black Pen Recruitment is the leading recruitment agency in fintech and cryptocurrency across Africa. From our headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa, we've been at the forefront of specialised recruitment since 2012, carving out a distinct niche in the landscape of financial technology. Our success story is rooted in our ability to identify top-tier talent and match them with leading companies in the industry. With over 180 clients worldwide and over 120,000 candidates in our database, we've built partnerships with Startups, Scale-ups, SMEs, and Corporates, driving growth and innovation every step of the way. We have also expanded our reach into key sectors including e-Commerce, Digital Banking, SaaS, Tech, and Travel/Tourism.

Black Pen Recruitment stands as a dedicated partner in growing your team, with over a decade of experience. Driven by a vision to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity in the growing fintech and cryptocurrency sectors, we've built a formidable team of internationally trained recruiters who share a passion for excellence and dedication. With a strategic presence in Malta, we have established a global footprint, nurturing relationships with clients worldwide. Our journey has been defined by navigating the frontier of finance and technology, driving excellence in every partnership we forge.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2012
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