Data Architect

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At TCR, we know that to deliver smarter ground support solutions, we need the right people with the right expertise. That's why we're looking for a
Data architect
who can help us transform data into value. You'll play a critical role in our ambition to become a truly data-driven organisation.

This is a group-level role based in our headquarters, with hybrid flexibility. You'll work closely with a skilled, motivated team to lead the technical design of data architecture across the company, supporting internal decision-making and customer-facing projects alike.

*A snapshot of what you will be doing here*

• Architectural leadership and oversight

• Provide architectural oversight and leadership across all data-related programs and projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.

• Establish data architectural principles, guardrails, and governance to ensure consistency across systems and domains.

• Data modelling and design

• Lead data modelling efforts across operational and analytical domains (OLTP/OLAP), developing conceptual, logical, and physical data models that ensure data integrity and accessibility.

• Define and enforce data modelling standards that enable seamless integration, analytics, and scalability.

• Data Platform and Integration Architecture

• Design and maintain modern Azure-based data platforms, including Data Lake, Data Factory, and Synapse Analytics.

• Define and implement data pipelines enabling both stream and batch data processing. Experience with streaming data technologies (Kafka, Flink, etc.) is a strong asset.

• Collaborate with integration teams to define ingestion, transformation, and consumption patterns.

• Data Strategy and Governance

• Partner with business, IT, and governance teams to develop and evolve the enterprise data strategy.

• Participate in defining policies and frameworks for master data management, metadata, and data quality.

• Ensure architecture solutions comply with security, compliance, and GDPR standards.

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical blueprints.

• Act as a subject matter expert to cross-functional teams on data architecture decisions and trade-offs.

• Provide strategic input into platform roadmaps and modernization initiatives.

• Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate emerging tools and Azure capabilities to drive continuous improvement across data ecosystems.

• Promote automation, reusability, and efficiency in data ingestion, storage, and analytics.
• Share best practices in data architecture and mentor team members to build internal capability.

What Success Looks Like

• You've established reliable, secure, and scalable data pipelines that are used across departments
• You've led architectural decisions that support both current operations and future scalability
• The team trusts your guidance and sees you as a go-to expert for data-related challenges
• You've helped raise the data maturity of the business by embedding governance and driving adoption
• Business users have access to high-quality, well-structured data to make smarter decisions

Who We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has a university degree (master or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar field
• Has at least 8 years of experience in data engineering, analytics or architecture roles
• Demonstrates deep expertise in data modelling, ETL/ELT, and data pipeline development
• Has extensive hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and the Microsoft ecosystem
• Has a strong understanding of data governance, GDPR, security, and compliance requirements
• Brings experience from an advanced, mature data environment and can apply best practices
• Possesses strong collaboration and influencing skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Brings a proactive, resilient mindset with a focus on ownership and process improvement
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

*Why we think you will love working with us*

• You'll work at our HQ close to the action, decisions, and leadership. No fluff, no red tape. Just freedom to lead and make real impact in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• You'll join a smart, grounded team that moves fast and backs each other. No egos just results.
• We show up because the energy's real. Great conversations, fast decisions, and plenty of fun thanks to our Happiness Team's regular events and drinks.
• You'll grow by doing, shaping what's next, and being trusted to lead.
• One team, 30+ countries, shared goals. Work that fits life, not the other way around.
• And most of all: we live our values: integrity, open-mindedness, accountability, and passion. Every day.

Our Company
At TCR Group, we are committed to revolutionizing the aviation industry by providing integrated solutions for Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Our services include GSE rental, leasing, and maintenance.

With headquarters near Brussels and a team of 1800+ employees, we operate globally across over 200 airports in America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Our dedication to excellence makes us a trusted partner for customers worldwide.

*Do you think we could be a match?
We look forward to meeting you.*
Ready for your next step? Apply now and help shape the data backbone of smarter ground support.

We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all the requirements. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate unless they meet every criterion. At TCR, we look for relevance, not perfection.

TCR International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies.