We are looking for a Senior DATA & INTEGRATION ARCHITECT! One of our clients, a leading organization in the water sector, is seeking an experienced Data & Integration Architect to drive sector-wide data transformation and AI initiatives.
1️⃣ Data Platform Architecture & Roadmap
Define target architecture and deployment roadmap for a Microsoft-based data platform, ensuring security and business alignment.
2️⃣ Data Lake Migration & Transposition
Lead the migration of the existing Data Lake, preserve all key functionalities, and manage decommissioning with operational continuity.
3️⃣ Data Governance
Implement full governance : data quality, security, access control, traceability, roles, metadata, and compliance.
Coordinate technical teams, monitor progress against roadmap, identify risks, and enforce corrective measures.
ensure knowledge is fully transferred to internal teams.
8+ years in Data Architecture & Integration
Proven experience with Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, Data Mesh, or Lakehouse
Expertise in ETL / ELT, API integration, SAP, and open-source environments
Strong knowledge of data governance, quality, security, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, audit)
Excellent French communication ; professional working English
Public services, utilities (water, energy), or industrial systems
Familiarity with SCADA, asset management, geospatial systems, and water operations
This is a critical role for driving data strategy and AI adoption.