Freelance Data Modeller

For a project at one of our clients, we are looking for a Data Modeller. Location: Brussels Tasks The candidate will work in the Information Systems team as a technology expert with a focus on XML and data modelling, systems integration, database
management. The candidate's main responsibilities are: Interact with the "customer", elicit requirements, and elaborate the business model. Participate in workshops with the customer, driving for outcomes matching the vision for a solution. Provision of
expert advice and assistance on technology matters, evaluations, architectural considerations, applicable standards, solution patterns and best practices in a specific area of Data Modelling, with a special focus on XML technologies, systems
integrations, data modelling and database management. Elaborate software solutions as part of the software architecture group. Construct solutions for designing the Multilanguage dynamic model, maintaining and generating it as a runtime artefact. Support
solutions with papers and presentation for the customer, (for technical but also non- technical audience) making the case for the choices made. Oral and written communication skills are critical. Assistance in the implementation of a software engineering
methodology. Elaboration of functional and non-functional requirements and business case analysis related to the area of expertise (XML technologies, systems integration, data modelling, data validations, workflows related solutions). Risk analysis
input. Review of Information Systems Infrastructure Architectures with focus on database, parallel processing, etc. Profile Technical skills Excellent communicator - draft papers, presentations with technical complex topics, make a case for a technical
solution in front of non- technical audience. Excellent UML knowledge, skills and experience, excellent Object Oriented knowledge. Excellent knowledge of XML and related technologies and standards. Excellent knowledge of system integrations technologies,
Service Oriented Architectures, Web Services, Internet applications, distributed systems, applicable standards such as WS_Reliability, WS_Security,etc. and standards in data exchange such as EBXML, etc. Ability to elaborate specification and design (and
documenting) with respect EESSI dynamic model . Experience in data modeling, database oriented but most importantly XML oriented, systems integration oriented, and associated technologies Capable to design system solutions, in the area of data handling,
data business transactions, etc Ability to interact with remote acceptance-testing teams, understanding problems and correcting them . In depth knowledge of information security systems infrastructure matters. Good knowledge of Java technology and
development methodologies. Proven experience with quality procedures. Strong experience in ICT consulting and the realization of ICT studies (aptitude to write clear and structured technical documents). Strong experience in the ICT security domain,
related mainly to data confidentiality. Language skills Excellent oral and written skills in English and French are essential and knowledge of other EU languages is an asset. Organisational skills Resistant to stress. Able to multi-task, prioritise and
meet deadlines. Able to provide and request clear, unambiguous and comprehensible information. Able to work as part of a team, as well as autonomously. Other (personal) skills Able to work in a multicultural environment. Proactive and initiative taking.
Client-focused and service-oriented (respectful, professional and committed). Solution oriented. Attention to detail. Communicate effectively with audiences having different levels of IT knowledge.