Teamlead Data Platforms

Do you like to lead, coach and mentor a team? Do you have experience with Azure Data Services and Databricks? Would you like to be the one to define and lead the next chapter of our data journey?

• As a Teamlead Data Platforms you will lead and inspire a cross-functional team of 15 to 20 data professionals who manage and evolve the corporate data platforms of Cegeka.  Your team is responsible for both the current on-premise data environment and the transition toward a modern Azure-based cloud platform built around Databricks.  Your primary mission is to empower and guide the team, ensuring they have the right direction, resources and environment to deliver high-quality, reliable, and future-ready data solutions
• You set the vision and strategy for the data domain, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technology direction
• You define and implement data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, security, compliance and proper lifecycle management
• You lead, coach and mentor a team of data engineers, analysts and architects, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture
• You support and guide the team in defining technical solutions, coaching them when needed to help resolve challenges or ensure delivery continuity
• You are a strong people leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and teamwork. You empower others, foster trust and guide your team to deliver excellence in a complex data environment
• You oversee daily operations and ensure stability of the on-premise data platform while supporting the transition to the Azure Databricks environment
• You encourage collaboration between technical experts and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and shared understanding
• You facilitate alignment between project management, technical delivery and strategic business objectives.
• You monitor the team capacity, priorities and delivery timelines; approve planning and leave requests
• You conduct performance reviews, development conversations and set clear growth objectives.
• You promote continuous improvement through agile practices and ITIL-based governance
• You escalate or assist in resolving critical operational issues when needed
• You report proactively to the management on progress, risks and resource needs.

• You are passionate about people leadership and data-driven innovation
• You have a proven experience in managing or leading data teams
• You are skilled in coaching both technical and non-technical profiles
• You have a good understanding of data engineering and data platform operations, including both on-premise and cloud environments
• Experience with Azure Data Services and Databricks, such as: Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, Data Explorer, Azure SQL Server, and Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, Reporting Services, or OLAP cubes.
• You have a strong grasp of data architecture concepts (e.g., Kimball) to effectively guide and challenge your team
• Awareness of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) and their emerging role in data ecosystems
• You have a demonstrated ability to define and execute a data strategy/cloud migration roadmap and governance frameworks
• You are a strategic thinker who translates business goals into a clear data vision
• Experience as a scrum master or technical lead is a plus
• Familiarity with Jira, Scrum or other agile delivery tools, release management or automation are an asset
• You have strong communication skills and are able to builds bridges between business and IT
• You are empathetic, approachable and assertive when needed
• You are structured, organized and you have proactive mindset
• You feel comfortable taking a hands-on role when necessary to support your team
• You speak and write fluently Dutch and English
• You preferably work 2 days a week from our office in Hasselt (Corda) and from home.