Solutions Architect – Data Platform (GCP)

About the role

Carrefour Belgium is looking for a Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of its data platform on Google Cloud. You will translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions, mentor a team of data engineers, and ensure the platform meets security, AI, and cost‑efficiency standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end data flows on GCP using BigQuery, Dataform and Cloud Run.
• Define and govern API architecture for platform‑wide and business‑specific services.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to convert functional requirements into actionable work packages.
• Coach and up‑skill data engineers, removing technical blockers.
• Oversee data‑warehouse design, enforce IAM policies and privacy standards.
• Set deployment standards for AI/ML models within the data platform.
• Implement FinOps practices to optimise GCP resource usage and control costs.

Required profile

• Several years of experience as a Data Engineer or Architect, preferably on Google Cloud.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to break complex problems into elegant solutions.
• Excellent communication skills in English; French or Dutch is a plus.

Required skills

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• BigQuery
• Dataform
• Cloud Run
• API design and architecture
• AI/ML model deployment
• IAM and data‑governance practices
• FinOps / cost‑optimization techniques

What we offer

• Competitive salary and a company car or mobility budget.
• Meal vouchers, gift cards and a 20 % discount on groceries.
• Flexible “Smart Way of Working” for a balanced work‑life schedule.
• Tailored training and clear career progression within a leading European retailer.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact Cloud, Data and AI projects.