Description
TrendMiner, a leading industrial analytics platform, empowers engineers and operators to optimize
processes through self-service analytics. As part of our team, you'll contribute to a SaaS platform that
drives operational efficiency for industrial companies worldwide.
The position is available full-time as soon as possible and is based in Hasselt, Belgium. It follows a hybrid work model (2 days in-office per week).
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect (gn) to lead the design and optimization of our cloud
infrastructure on AWS. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure our multi-
tenant SaaS platform is scalable, secure, and reliable. This is a hands-on architecture role that blends
strategy, innovation, and execution.
In return, we offer you
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and fast-growing company in the industrial analytics space
- Fun, collaborative, and challenging work environment
- A competitive compensation package, including a company car or mobility budget
- Flexible working hours and a strong work-life-balance
- Meal vouchers
- Hospitalization insurance
- Group insurance
- Net benefits
- An open-minded culture where you can "be your best you"
- Personal learning and development budget with guidance
- Company-managed and external training opportunities
- A great office at Corda Campus in Hasselt
Your Role
- Architect and evolve TrendMiner’s AWS-based SaaS environment with a focus on scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
- Design hybrid-cloud strategies that bridge on-premises and cloud environments.
- Implement and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
- Define and enforce cloud security best practices (IAM, encryption, segmentation).
- Collaborate with DevOps on CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and automation.
- Guide containerization efforts using Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and ArgoCD.
- Stay current with emerging AWS and cloud-native technologies to drive innovation.
- Support database performance tuning and efficient query design in SQL-based systems.
- Ensure platform reliability and availability with resilient architectures and incident response plans.
Success in this role requires good development practices, deep expertise in AWS architecture, an
understanding of on-premises infrastructure, and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to deliver a robust, scalable cloud platform.
Your Skills
Must-haves
- Strong knowledge of AWS, DevOps and cloud-native SaaS Architecture.
- Preferably background in the field of data analytics or similar.
- Experience with modern cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, ArgoCD and Helm.
- In-depth knowledge of software design principles, patterns, and best practices.
- Experience in programming languages such as Go or Java EE and typescript.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Fluent in English and preferably Dutch. Nice-to-have
- Experience with monitoring and logging solutions such as Grafana, Prometheus, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with Python and backup/recovery tools like Velero.
About TrendMiner
Founded in 2008 as a spin-off from the University of Leuven, TrendMiner develops discovery, diagnostic, and predictive analytics solutions for the process manufacturing industry. Our cross-functional agile development teams are building an innovative big data analytics product for the process industry.
As of 2024, TrendMiner is part of the Proemion group, strengthening its leading position in the rapidly
growing industrial analytics market. TrendMiner is growing fast, so we are always on the lookout for
ambitious and enthusiastic new talents.
TrendMiner is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.