We are supporting a leading insurance and financial services group on several business-critical digital transformation initiatives across Belgium and a Nearshore Hub. To provide architectural leadership in a complex, multi-country environment, we are looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect with a strong Java background and exposure to Banking or Insurance landscapes.
Logistics
Role: Freelance Senior Solution Architect
Contract: 12 months (likelihood of extension)
Location: Brussels (Hybrid – 2 days/week on-site)
Languages: English & Dutch
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
Rate: Competitive & negotiable
Responsibilities
Provide end-to-end solution architecture leadership across Belgium and one Nearshore Hub
Operate in a role split of approximately 80% Solution Architecture / 20% Enterprise Architecture
Define, document, and govern solution and enterprise architectures aligned with business strategy
Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and business leaders
Ensure architectural consistency, scalability, and compliance across enterprise solutions
Translate complex business and regulatory requirements into robust, future-proof architectures
Collaborate closely with business, delivery, and technology teams in a large, complex enterprise environment
Support architectural decision-making using recognised frameworks and best practices
Required Skills
Proven experience as a Senior Solution Architect (or Enterprise Solution Architect with strong solution focus)
Solid hands-on experience designing Java-based architectures
Strong working knowledge of ArchiMate
Background in Banking, Insurance, or Financial Services
Experience working in multi-country and cross-functional environments
Excellent communication skills with a relaxed, mature, and pragmatic stakeholder approach
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on architectural guidance
Nice to Have
Experience in domains such as onboarding, mobility, ticketing, or customer lifecycle management
Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation or modernisation programs
Additional European languages
Experience working with Nearshore or distributed delivery teams
Interested? Get in touch to discuss the project context, expectations, and next steps.
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