RVA is looking to strengthen its data office with a senior data & cloud architect. The position sought reports directly to the CDO and will have to include a set of data tracks within RVA. More specifically, the following task package is provided: Data architecture Management of tech roadmap and framework for data storage, integration, and internal and external data flows (both on-prem and cloud) Data architecture and guidelines regarding Java and Cobol applications for storage and organization of data as well as determining strategy in the transition from Cobol to Java Drawing up data architectures and determining guidelines for the domains of data mining and statistics Advisor PowerData tooling (dbt, Python, data integration) Lead Python Center of Excellence and Python quality reporting Lead modern Data Platform projectDesign & ImplementationProject Management/Product Owner Knowledge sharing with and from other federal agencies Guaranteeing conformity according to the IVC deliberation IVC/KSZG/24/114 Other responsibilities Point of contact on IVC deliberation IVC/KSZG/24/114 internally in function of data Advice for Microsoft Copilot in function of security & data Close collaboration with the enterprise architect to align the data architecture and enterprise architecture Secrets Management Advisor IAM Board member internal Cloud Center of Excellence Participation in Federal Taskforce for Public Cloud Demonstrable experience of at least 6 years is required in data management, AI and Azure Cloud. For the position sought, demonstrable experience of at least 3 years in leading a team is also expected, as well as demonstrable and recent experience in project management. In addition, demonstrable experience with terraforms, kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines is required. The position sought also requires demonstrable and recent experience in designing and implementing data cloud architectures, as well as the experience in supporting them operationally. Aantoonbare ervaring wordt gevraagd mbt uittekenen van cloud data architecturen alsook implementatie ervaring in lijn met IVC beraadslaging IVC/KSZG/24/114 We verwachten voor de gezochte functie certificatie op vlak van Azure Cloud alsook een certificatie op het vlak van data engineering. We ask you to send the result of the exercise below together with your CV. Failure to submit an answer or if the answers are insufficient means that the candidate will not be retained: you can explain in a maximum of 15 sentences the 2 most important challenges for you when implementing a cloud data platform in accordance with the IVC deliberation IVC/KSZG/24/114 and how you would approach them. Can you give an example from your own experience where you have used a data ingestion solution and how you have created added value with it?

Required Skills

AI, Azure Cloud, cloud architecture, data engineering, Data modeling, Java, Python, SQL

Practical Information

• Company: Confidential
• Location: Bruxelles – Hybrid
• Start Date: 1 July 2026
• End Date: 31 December 2026
• Duration: 6 months
• Contract Type: Freelance / Mission
• Application Deadline: 11 June 2026

Context & purpose of the role: The Data mining team is looking for a senior profile who fulfills a dual assignment: Accelerating strategic data initiatives through substantive expertise, technical direction and coaching. Manage the continuous flow of ad-hoc data questions through overview, prioritization, bundling and translation into reusable solutions/data products. The role brings seniority, structure and technical depth to the Data mining team, while supporting the operation and follow-up together with the team manager and other stakeholders. Core responsibilities: 1) Strategic projects & technical leadership Taking on the technical lead in complex data processes (e.g. advanced analytics, graph/network analytics, integrations, architectural choices). Help shape the approach, solutions and priorities of larger initiatives, with an eye for feasibility, impact and scalability. Monitoring and promoting quality standards, including reproducibility, documentation, methodology and – where relevant – engineering quality. 2) Team uplift & co-creation (within Data mining) Coaching and guiding data scientists and analysts through co-creation, substantive reviews and sharing best practices. Structurally contribute to increasing team competencies (methodology, approach, quality, communication). Taking an active role in developing team agreements, such as definition of done, working methods and knowledge sharing. 3) Structuring and productizing ad-hoc demand flow. Creating an overview of incoming questions: intake, slicing, prioritization, status/communication. Cluster ad-hoc work and, where possible, convert it to structural, reusable solutions (reusable datasets, analysis methods, templates, data products). Applying FAIR principles from a data product point of view with a focus on reusability and quality. 4) Project management & follow-up (Stretch) Include basic delivery/project follow-up (scope, milestones, dependencies, risks). Supporting the team leader in follow-up and coordination to bring stability to planning and implementation. Contribute to stakeholder alignment, including expectation management, decision-making and (where necessary) escalations. Collaboration & stakeholders: Close collaboration within the Data mining team (data scientists/analysts, and where relevant data engineers/platform stakeholders). Collaboration with Data Platform team and substantive partners/stakeholders. Works in an environment with multiple priorities, where there is a need for structure in intake, follow-up and communication. Profile (must-haves): Master in IT Strong, hands-on experience as a Data Scientist / ML Engineer with a focus on Python. Experience with data analysis and modeling (pandas, scikit-learn) and building/improving ML models in a production context. Strong software engineering foundation: Git, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, Docker; experience setting up APIs and reusable components (e.g. FastAPI). Knowledge of SQL; experience with infrastructure-as-code or cloud is a plus (Terraform, AWS/GCP). Strong in structuring unclear questions and translating them into concrete approaches/deliveries. Experience with coaching/mentoring and working in co-creation (e.g. technical training, reviews, SCRUM/scrum master role). Strong communication skills (involving stakeholders, reporting clearly, managing expectations). Trilingualism (NL/FR/EN) strongly desired and preferably at a high level. Positives (nice-to-haves): Experience with data product thinking, governance and quality principles (FAIR, definitions, documentation, reusability). Experience with graph analytics / network analytics or other advanced analytics domains. Knowledge of Databricks. Previous experience within an OISZ is a big plus. Previous experience with secondary data use and fraud detection. Expected impact (3–6 months): Clearer intake and prioritization process for ad-hoc questions to the Data mining team.More reusable and scalable outputs instead of one-offs. Measurable uplift in team quality through coaching, reviews and methodical agreements. Better predictability and progress on key data projects and strategic initiatives. We ask you to send the result of the exercise below together with your CV. Failure to submit an answer or if the answers are not satisfactory means that the candidate will not be retained: explain how a random forest works and in which situations you would prefer XGBoost or AdaBoost compared to a Random Forest.

Required Skills

Agile / Scrum, AI & Machine learning, API, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, Data analysis, Data modeling, Docker, GCP, GIT, Java, ML-modellen, Pandas, Python, SQL, Terraform

Practical Information

• Company: Confidential
• Location: Bruxelles – Hybrid
• Start Date: 22 June 2026
• End Date: 31 December 2026
• Duration: 7 months
• Contract Type: Freelance / Mission
• Application Deadline: 16 June 2026

As an analyst and tester, you will strengthen the ARNE environment team for the management of the dematerialization of environmental permits and unique permits. This team relies on other people/skills from SPW Digital and SPW TLPE. You will mainly be assigned to the business to understand the context and objectives, clarify their needs and model/document their expectations. You will support project managers in determining these needs and modeling/documenting the expectations of the business. As an analyst and tester, you will work in close collaboration with the SPW Digital team in charge of coordination and cross-functional management of the program as well as all relevant stakeholders. In this context, your responsibilities are as follows: Understand the context and objectives of the land planning profession; Model business expectations by highlighting all data flows and exchanges between the different actors, internal and external, of these processes. This analysis must be carried out transversally between several departments and serve as the basis for a requirements specification; Define the functional and non-functional requirements of the solution to be implemented in agreement with the professions concerned and the SPW Digital people involved in the project; Lead analysis and writing workshops for acceptance test scenarios with the business lines; Lead, in collaboration with project managers, workshops for carrying out tests by the professions; Write validation test scenarios in accordance with the test and quality strategy written and validated by the quality manager of the program team. Support the businesses in the execution of the written test scenarios Communicate and validate all deliverables to the businesses concerned; Acquire a global mastery of the profession (concept, jargon, rules); Check that the solution chosen corresponds to the expectations expressed; Contribute to the smooth running of the project within the program; Soft Skills Stress management Team work Priority management Rigor and organization Evaluation method Screening of CVs based on the mission description Several Teams/presence interviews as needed

Required Skills

Connaissance des normes BPMN, Enterprise Architect, Expérience significative, en tant qu’activité principale, comme analyste métier dans des projets informatiques, Expérience significative, en tant que rédacteur de scenarios de test ou testeur dans des projets informatiques, Jira/Confluence, Jira/Xray

Practical Information

• Company: Confidential
• Location: Jambes – Hybrid
• Start Date: 1 September 2026
• End Date: 14 June 2027
• Duration: 10 months
• Contract Type: Freelance / Mission
• Application Deadline: 15 June 2026

The IDM environment based on OpenText from the FAVV runs in production on a very outdated version (4.02). The first steps to switch to a current version (4.9) were taken last year, including the redesign of the IDM drivers and the new version of the “user application”. The complete test environment is ready. Now this must be documented and everything must be prepared to test with correct scenarios and go to production. The go live and aftercare are also included in this assignment. Below is an overview of the tasks still to be completed and the days we consider necessary for this. Quick overview of the first 6 days, focus on test environment: Task Days Documentation TESTE 1 day Execute Server Upgrade IDM 2 days Execute Driver Upgrade 2 days Documentation upgrade procedures 1 day + documentation PROD Next steps and timetable – 14 days, focus on prod environment Drafting the PROD documentation 1.5 days Integrate new servers into PROD 2 days Execute Driver Upgrade / add 3 days Tasks and tests after the upgrade 1.5 days (incl. replacement of SSL) Define business processes + draw up a test scenario for 6 days. The mission concerns a part-time position, to be performed in close consultation with the customer.

Required Skills

Java, Javascript, LDAP, Linux, Microsoft Active Directory, NetIQ eDirectory, Opentext Identity Management, Opentext user application, REST, SQL, XML, XSL

Practical Information

• Company: Confidential
• Location: Brussel – Hybrid
• Start Date: 27 July 2026
• End Date: 30 September 2026
• Duration: 3 months
• Contract Type: Freelance / Mission
• Application Deadline: 15 June 2026

AFAS HR Consultant: As an experienced AFAS HR Consultant, you support the Credendo HR team in efficiently setting up the AFAS software. In this way you help the team get the most out of the possibilities that AFAS offers. All this contributes to more insight, lower costs and more job satisfaction for the HR team and its internal customers. Inrichtingen en optimalisaties in AFAS, zowel als HR‑processen, hebben voor jou geen geheimen. What are your responsibilities? Testing the implementation — You carry out tests, supervise UAT and monitor the quality of the AFAS setup. Translating HR needs — You analyze customer demand and translate it into a clear functional design in AFAS, so that AFAS or our external implementation partner can proceed smoothly. Optimizing HR processes — You understand HR work processes and propose improvements that match the possibilities of AFAS. Knowledge sharing and guidance — You introduce the HR team to new functionalities and provide clear, usable manuals. Change management — You guide colleagues in the adoption of new working methods and ensure a smooth transition. Collaboration with stakeholders — You work closely with the HR team, the external implementation partner and the Credendo HR Project Manager. What do you bring as an AFAS HR Consultant? AFAS experience — You have demonstrable experience with the design of AFAS HR. HR process knowledge — You understand how HR processes work within organizations and how to optimize them. Strong connecting skills — You involve the right colleagues at the right time and communicate clearly and professionally. Consultancy skills — You are analytical, solution-oriented and pleasant to work with. Hybrid availability — You work on average two days a week at the office in Brussels. Language skills — You master Dutch or French and English

Required Skills

Practical Information

• Company: Confidential
• Location: Brussel – Hybrid
• Start Date: 2 June 2026
• End Date: 31 December 2026
• Duration: 7 months
• Contract Type: Freelance / Mission
• Application Deadline: 19 June 2026

1. Presentation of ETNIC ETNIC (Enterprise for Information and Communication Technologies) is the IT operator of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. A public interest organization, ETNIC’s mission is to design, develop, maintain and evolve information systems and technological infrastructures serving the administrations and establishments of the FWB. A central player in the digital transformation of the Belgian French-speaking public sector, ETNIC is involved in particular in: Management of IT infrastructures (on-premise and hybrid), Development and maintenance of business applications, Decision-making and Business Intelligence platforms, Governance, security and data quality, Support for users and business teams. In this context, ETNIC wishes to occasionally strengthen its BI teams via a specialized Tableau consultancy mission. 2. Mission The mission concerns technical and operational support around the design, evolution, optimization and publication of Tableau dashboards, as well as the preparation of the data necessary for their use via Tableau Prep. The mission is set at 20 days of service between the start of the mission (ASAP) and 12/31/2026. 3. Activities 1. Development of Tableau dashboards Design, development and evolution of dashboards with Tableau Desktop. Creation of interactive visualizations Ergonomic and readable formatting of dashboards. Compliance with good data visualization practices. Optimization of user experience. 2. Data preparation – Tableau Prep / SQL Analysis and cleaning of source data. Preparation of usable datasets in Tableau. Use of Tableau Prep Builder for: Development or adaptation of SQL queries if necessary. Checking the consistency between source data and data displayed in the dashboards. 3. Connection to sources & performance Connection to available data sources: Creation or adaptation of Tableau extracts if necessary. Optimization of queries, filters, extracts and dashboard performance. Analysis of loading times and identification of causes of slowness. 4. Publication Publication of dashboards on Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud, depending on the environment used.

Required Skills

Tableau Desktop – Data Visualization & Dashboarding Création, évolution, optimisation et maintenance de dashboards Tableau. Maîtrise des filtres, paramètres, actions, calculs, visualisations interactives et bonnes pratiques de datavisualisation., Tableau Prep Builder – Data Preparation Préparation, nettoyage, transformation et structuration de données via Tableau Prep Builder. Création ou adaptation de flows Tableau Prep., Tableau Server / Tableau Cloud – Publication & exploitation Publication de classeurs, gestion des sources publiées, droits d’accès, refresh, organisation des projets et accompagnement à l’exploitation.

Practical Information

• Company: Confidential
• Location: Bruxelles – Hybrid
• Start Date: 2 June 2026
• End Date: 31 December 2026
• Duration: 7 months
• Contract Type: Freelance / Mission
• Application Deadline: 16 June 2026

As an Angular Frontend Developer you are primarily responsible for developing new frontend applications, supporting the software development life cycle and contributing to the improvement and evolutionary maintenance of existing frontend applications. Mandatory conditions: – 5 years of proven experience. – In possession of Belgian nationality – In possession of a “highly secret” security clearance or, in the absence of this, be prepared to obtain it – All services must be carried out at the VSSE. There is therefore no possibility for working from home – Dutch-speaking or French-speaking with knowledge of the other national language (Dutch or French) and of English. En tant que Angular Frontend Developer, vous principalement responsable du développement de nouvelles applications frontend, du soutien du cycle de vie du développement logiciel (software development life cycle) et de la contribution à l’amélioration et à la maintenance évolutive the applications frontend exist Conditions impératives :- 5 ans d’experience confirmée.- Posséder la nationalité Belge- Être en possession d’une habilitation de sécurité “top secret” ou, and l’absence d’une telle habilitation, être disposed à and obtenir une- Toutes les prestations doivent être e ectuées au VSSE. It is not possible to travel as a resident – Dutch phone or Francophone with connaissance of the national language (Dutch or French) and English

Required Skills

Angular, Gitlab, Microservices, Testing, UX/UI, Webservices

Practical Information

• Company: Confidential
• Location: Brussel – On-site
• Start Date: 1 August 2026
• End Date: 31 July 2027
• Duration: 12 months
• Contract Type: Freelance / Mission
• Application Deadline: 24 July 2026

As an “Angular Frontend Developer” you are primarily responsible for developing new frontend applications, supporting the software development life cycle and contributing to the improvement and evolutionary maintenance of existing frontend applications. Mandatory conditions: – 10 years of proven experience – In possession of Belgian nationality – In possession of a “highly secret” security clearance or, in the absence of this, be prepared to obtain it – All services must be carried out at the VSSE. So there is no possibility for working from home or working remotely. – Dutch-speaking or French-speaking with an excellent knowledge of the other national language (Dutch or French) and of English En tant for “Angular Frontend Developer” for the main responsibility for the development of new applications frontend, the soutien du cycle de vie du développement logiciel (software development life cycle) and the contribution to the amélioration and à la maintenance évolutive des applications frontend existantes Conditions impératives :- 10 ans d’expérience confirmée- Posséder la nationalité belge- Être en possession d’une habilitation de sécurité “top secret” ou, en absence d’une telle habilitation, être disposé à en obtenir une.- Toutes les prestations doivent être efectuées au VSSE. It is not possible to travel with a domicile or a distance – Dutch phone or Francophone with an excellent connaissance in the French language (Dutch or French) and English

Required Skills

Angular, Gitlab, GUI, Microservices, Testing, UX/UI, Webservices

Practical Information

• Company: Confidential
• Location: Brussel – On-site
• Start Date: 9 June 2026
• End Date: 9 August 2026
• Duration: 2 months
• Contract Type: Freelance / Mission
• Application Deadline: 24 July 2026

1. Presentation of ETNIC ETNIC (Enterprise for Information and Communication Technologies) is the IT operator of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. A public interest organization, ETNIC’s mission is to design, develop, maintain and evolve information systems and technological infrastructures serving the administrations and establishments of the FWB. A central player in the digital transformation of the Belgian French-speaking public sector, ETNIC operates in various areas such as: IT infrastructure management (networks, security, data centers, cloud), Development of tailor-made business applications, Support for digital projects (functional analysis, UX/UI, project management), Cybersecurity and data protection, User support and training. In a constant concern for innovation, performance and public service, ETNIC regularly collaborates with external partners to strengthen its teams through IT consultancy missions. These collaborations are part of an ethical, professional framework oriented towards the quality and concrete impact of the solutions delivered. 2. Mission In this context, ETNIC is strengthening its BI teams via a specialized SAP BusinessObjects consultancy mission, oriented to ETL, data integration and reporting. The mission focuses on technical and operational support for the SAP BusinessObjects platform, with a focus on SAP BODS, SQL, IDT universe and Web Intelligence, in a multi-source and multi-environment. 3. Activities 1. Data Integration & ETL – SAP BODS Analysis of data sources (DB2 LUW, DB2 UDB, SQL Server, flat files, CSV). Design and development of ETL flows with SAP BusinessObjects Data Services (BODS): Jobs, workflows and dataflows, Mapping, transformation rules, error management. Performance optimization (volumetry, parallelization). Implementation of good industrialization practices: Configuration, Logs, Incident recovery, Technical documentation. 2. SQL & Datawarehouse Modeling and supply of staging, ODS and data mart structures. SQL development: Complex queries, Views, Functions and stored procedures if necessary. Analysis and optimization of SQL performance in connection with BODS processing. 3. SAP BusinessObjects Universe – IDT Design and maintenance of universes with Information Design Tool (IDT): Semantic model, Joins, Contexts, Calculated objects. Optimization of universes for efficient and robust use in Web Intelligence. 4. Reporting – SAP Web Intelligence (WebI) Design and evolution of SAP Web Intelligence reports: Queries, Variables, Formulas, Formatting. Support and correction of existing reports. Assistance to business users (understanding of data, interpretation of results). 5. Environment management & documentation Structured work on the Development, Acceptance and Production environments. Participation in transport and production processes (ETL, universe, reports). Compliance with BI governance, security and traceability rules. Documentation of delivered solutions and transfer of knowledge to internal teams.

Required Skills

ETL & Data Integration – SAP BusinessObjects Data Services (BODS), Gestion des environnements & Release Management, SAP BusinessObjects – Univers & Reporting, SQL & Data Modelling

Practical Information

• Company: Confidential
• Location: Bruxelles – Hybrid
• Start Date: 2 June 2026
• End Date: 31 December 2026
• Duration: 7 months
• Contract Type: Freelance / Mission
• Application Deadline: 16 June 2026

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