About the Role
We are seeking Senior Consultants specializing in Data Architect solutions to lead client engagements, co-design data engineering solutions, manage stakeholders, and ensure impactful project delivery from strategy through execution.
Responsibilities
- Building robust, scalable data pipelines and architectures to enable efficient ingestion, processing, and delivery of large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
- Designing and implementing data solutions leveraging modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Kafka).
- Developing logical and physical data models and optimizing database solutions for various data types and workloads, including relational, NoSQL, time-series, and graph databases.
- Implementing best practices for batch, streaming, and real-time data integration, adapting to structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources.
- Enabling continuous integration and deployment of data services and infrastructure, using modern DevOps tooling to ensure reliability, versioning, and automation in data workflows.
- Develop and enhance our Data Engineering offerings through internal training sessions, working groups, and internal/external publications.
- Represent Sia at professional events, contributing actively to thought leadership initiatives (articles, white papers, webinars).
- Drive business development by crafting compelling proposals, identifying new collaboration opportunities, and fostering long-term client relationships.
- Manage client engagements, serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to middle and senior-level management.
- Supervise and mentor junior to medior consultants, guiding their professional growth, reviewing deliverables, and facilitating the development of technical and interpersonal skills.
Requirements
- Completed WO Master's degree in Data Science, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, (Energy) Engineering, or a related technical field involving substantial programming.
- The specific stack that you will work with will depend on the client but, as an indication, we commonly work with Databricks, Snowflake and Azure.
- You have a strong interest in data and AI-related topics, the ability to quickly build expertise in these areas, and you’re excited about helping our clients seize the opportunities they offer.
- 3-6 years of relevant professional experience (or equivalent academic research).
- Strong analytical mindset with systematic problem-solving abilities.
- A fast learner who demonstrates strong communication skills, adaptability, and entrepreneurial drive.
- You have a strong interest in data and AI-related topics, the ability to quickly build expertise in these areas, and you’re excited about helping our clients seize the opportunities they offer.
- Fluency in Dutch, with excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- German or French fluency is a plus.
- Proven interest in Data Engineering.
Skills
- Data Architecture
- Data Pipeline Design
- Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Distributed Computing Frameworks (Spark, Kafka)
- Database Design
- Data Modeling
- Data Integration
- CI/CD
- DataOps Practices
- DevOps Tooling
- Analytical thinking
- Structured approach
- Proactive approach
- Communication
- Stakeholder management
- Mentoring
- Data Science
- AI
- Databricks
- Snowflake
- Azure
- Dutch fluency
- German fluency
- French fluency
Location
- Office
- Home
- Client sites
Work Type
- Flexible working arrangements
Experience Level
- Senior Consultant
- 3-6 years of relevant professional experience
Education Level
- WO Master's degree in Data Science, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, (Energy) Engineering, or a related technical field involving substantial programming.
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary package, including annual salary increase, bonuses, and NS Business Card.
Benefits
- Tailored training and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- International project exposure
- Collaborative global environment
About the Company
- Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group founded in 1999, born digital.
- Our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity, and driven by responsibility.
- We are optimists for change, helping clients initiate, navigate, and benefit from transformation.
- With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries.
Equal Opportunity
- Sia is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions—including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or disciplinary actions—are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, and business needs.
- Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.
