ROLE: Solution Architect
Location: Brussel, Belgium
Duration: long Term
Languages: EN+FR
Work Mode: Farsite
Job Description:
* Analysis of the integration of different information systems.
* Data analysis and data modelling.
* Coordination of the implementation of the technical architecture.
* Technical interface between the project leaders and the developers.
* Production of software architecture documents.
* Participation in technical working groups, progress meetings and meetings with the users.
* Assistance during relevant parts of testing, analysis, technical documentation, deployment, evaluation and reporting.
* Creating designs and blueprints of Cloud Architecture.
* Review of the architecture of existing systems to migrate of existing system in the cloud.
* Design and development of architecture components and building blocks using cloud components.
* Define and enforce architecture standards, design principles, and best practices across development teams.
* Own the design of cloud-native and hybrid architectures, including migration strategies from on-premise systems.
* Lead architecture reviews, risk assessments, and technical governance processes.
* Guide teams on API strategy, service contracts, versioning, and lifecycle management.
* Define and oversee data architecture, including data modeling, data flows, and consistency strategies.
Requirements
What do you need to succeed in this position?
* Master's degree in IT with minimum 13 years of professional experience (or Bachelor's degree with minimum 17 years of experience).
* At least 5 years of experience as a solutions /enterprise architect.
* Proven experience in enterprise-level architecture design and governance.
* Strong expertise in Java (JEE / Spring ecosystem) and backend system design.
* Deep understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.
* Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native design patterns.
* Solid understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and architectural patterns.
* Expertise in API design and management (REST, SOAP).
* Strong knowledge of asynchronous communication (Kafka, JMS).
* Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
* Solid understanding of data architecture, relational and NoSQL databases.
* Experience with interoperability technologies (web services, message oriented middleware, event architecture) and system integration patterns.
* Strong knowledge of security standards (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, TLS, secure APIs).
* Familiarity with gRPC and Protobuf.
* Nice to have certifications: Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) certification, AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).
* Advanced English (C1) communication skills (written and spoken) and French skills (C1) will be considered an asset.