We are looking for a skilled and visionary Enterprise Architect to join a high-impact technology transformation initiative based near-site in Brussels. If you're passionate about designing future-proof IT landscapes and leading digital modernization efforts, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Architecture Design & Strategy
* Develop and maintain comprehensive enterprise architecture blueprints spanning business processes, data flows, applications, and infrastructure.
* Deliver and document architecture assets such as:
o Architectural Decision Records (ADR): capturing critical technical choices and trade-offs.
o Solution Architecture Documents (SAD): detailed system designs, interaction models, and implementation guidelines.
* Define a long-term architectural vision aligned with business goals, focusing on scalability, agility, and innovation.
* Lead modernization and cloud transformation efforts through strategic architecture alignment and actionable roadmaps.
* Promote integration consistency with reusable components, standardized patterns, and API-first approaches.
Standards & Governance
* Set and evolve enterprise-wide architecture standards guiding technology selection and design practices.
* Define and enforce architectural governance frameworks that align with security, compliance, and industry best practices.
* Run architectural reviews and drive adherence to validated methodologies across all IT initiatives.
* Partner with stakeholders, developers, security experts, and product owners to gather requirements and align on strategic direction.
* Lead architecture review boards to evaluate design decisions and technology stack evolution.
* Moderate structured technical discussions and consensus-building sessions, documenting outcomes in ADRs.
* Organize and facilitate architecture workshops and design sessions to shape system integrations and cloud adoption strategies.
Required Expertise
* Cloud platforms: Proven experience with cloud ecosystems such as Azure, AWS, or ServiceNow.
* Microservices & Service Mesh: Expertise in distributed systems, DDD, and service mesh frameworks for secure, scalable microservices.
* Containerization: Strong grasp of container-based deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
* Event-driven Architecture: Experience with asynchronous communication patterns and tools like Kafka.
* Middleware & Hybrid Integration: Deep understanding of middleware solutions enabling hybrid environment integrations.
* DevOps & CI/CD: Practical knowledge of continuous integration and automated deployment pipelines.
* API Management: Proficiency in designing, exposing, and managing APIs for secure, reusable integration.
* Emerging Technologies: Awareness of trends like blockchain, AI, and ML and their potential enterprise applications.
* Security Architecture: Ability to design secure, resilient systems aligned with modern security standards.
* Enterprise Frameworks: Familiarity with leading enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
If you are ready to shape the digital future and bring enterprise-level architectural excellence to life, we encourage you to apply now!
Opportunities are numerous, ranging from application development to IT infrastructure management, including conception, architecture, and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS mainly seeks consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts in cybersecurity or Content Management Systems (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested in innovation, and with a keen sense of client relationships.
A very good command of English is essential; the capacity to speak French, German, or Dutch is an asset.
Most positions require at least 3 years of experience, but some are open to new starters.
ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS works either on its premises or at the customer’s site; remote activities are sometimes possible.
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