Job Title: Solution Architect Data
Location: Netherlands Leiden
Engagement: Hybrid (2-3 days/week onsite) Freelance
Contract duration: 6 months extensions
Start date: February 2026
Riverflex is partnering with a leading global retail investment group in the Netherlands on their digital transformation journey. They are increasing digital maturity through automation data and AI and were looking for a Solution Architect to shape the future of their Finance & Risk organization. If you want to work with purpose global impact and cutting-edge cloud tech this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Design Modern Cloud Data Architectures
Architect scalable secure solutions using Azure Databricks
Define data models ingestion patterns and platform layers
Design data products based on the use cases
Set standards for modeling lineage SCD patterns and data contracts
Own Core Architecture Artefacts
Data mappings transformation rules DQ rules
ERDs and finance/risk domain data models
Integration architecture for pipelines APIs and file formats
Architecture Decision Records & technical documentation
Collaborate With Business Stakeholders
Partner with Finance Risk Treasury & Compliance
Translate requirements into robust data products
Shape KPIs reporting logic and analytical models
Collaborate with solution teams architects and Analytics platform team
Provide Technical Leadership
Support Data Engineers and BI Developers
Review SQL/Python logic and Power BI datasets
Drive design reviews troubleshooting and continuous improvement
Embed Governance Quality & Compliance
Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements
Drive Operational Excellence
Define NFRs (performance resilience scalability cost)
Support CI/CD monitoring and operational readiness
5 years in data solution architecture (Finance and Risk experience preferred)
Good experience working with financial solutions such as SAP or Dynamics etc.
Hands-on experience with Databricks and Azure. Knowledge of MS Fabric is plus.
Proven experience designing data architectures across multiple systems
Strong Finance domain knowledge focused on financial reporting financial consolidation etc.
Strong Power BI understanding (star schema DAX RLS)
Strong communication & stakeholder management skills
Certifications (ACCA CFA FRM Azure Power BI) are a plus.
This is a unique opportunity to drive digital transformation in finance and risk for a global retail investment leader working at the intersection of business and cutting-edge cloud technology. Youll collaborate with diverse teams in a dynamic environment contributing to solutions with real impact. If youre ready to lead architecture in a purpose-driven setting wed love to connect.
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