About the role As a Domain Architect - Core Insurance & Finance, you will make an impact by shaping the IT landscape to deliver real business value for our clients. You will be a valued member of the Architecture Guild and work collaboratively with the IT delivery team, Domain IT Lead, Enterprise Architect, Security Officers, and Scrum teams. In this role, you will: - Own and create the architecture and design of all applications within the domain - Maintain and evolve the domain application roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy - Lead initiatives to modernize policy administration systems - Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant with client's enterprise standards - Provide guidance on system design and integration, supporting analysts in converting business needs into compliant, scalable solutions Work model This is a hybrid position requiring regular presence in Brussels, Belgium. What you need to have to be considered - 10 years of experience in application architecture, software design, or technical leadership - Strong understanding of enterprise IT landscapes, ideally within financial services - Expertise in architectural integration patterns (services, API, event-driven architecture) and concepts (SOA, microservices, micro front-ends) - Proficiency in architecture modeling tools and frameworks (e.g., Archimate) - Solid knowledge of Azure Cloud Services, API design, and programming logic (Java, C#, TypeScript) - Familiarity with build tools, version control systems, and testing tools - Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills These will help you stand out - Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification - Experience with cross-app development (React Native, React.js) - Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML) - Familiarity with ETL tools, messaging technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL) What we offer - Health insurance and life cover - Car or mobility budget - Work-from-home allowance - 32 vacation days - Pension plan - Luncheon vouchers and EcoCheques - Travel insurance and entertainment cost coverage - Laptop and mobile phone with subscription Contact the Recruiter Nikoletta Katona Email: Nikoletta.Katona@cognizant.com Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.