Solution Architect – Pauwels Consulting
We're looking for an experienced Solution Architect to strengthen the Residential architecture team. You’ll design end‑to‑end solution architectures, guide integration decisions across a complex landscape, and help shape a long‑term modernization journey. This role is for someone who enjoys turning business goals into clear architectural direction while collaborating across multiple teams.
What You’ll Do
Design scalable solution architectures across systems with many applications and integrations.
Support several initiatives within the Residential domain, often linked to CSS and BSS layers.
Perform high‑level impact assessments and translate them into actionable solution designs.
Engage with stakeholders, challenge requirements, and propose well‑founded architectural alternatives.
Clarify complexity, cost, feasibility, and early workable solutions for each project.
Contribute to modernization, rationalisation and simplification of the application landscape.
Bring architectural guardrails to life and help teams work toward a more maintainable ecosystem.
Promote an enterprise architecture mindset across the wider organization.
What are we looking for?
You’re a hands‑on architect who balances autonomy with strong communication. You bring structure to complex environments and enjoy guiding both business and IT teams toward practical, future‑proof solutions.
Key qualities
Designs and compares architectural alternatives independently.
Communicates clearly and builds strong bridges between teams.
Can assess impact quickly and make informed decisions.
Is comfortable presenting solutions and gaining stakeholder buy‑in.
Adapts well to change in a fast‑moving environment.
Understands the full software development lifecycle.
Must‑Have Skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field.
10 years total experience, including at least 5 years as Solution Architect.
Proven experience designing end‑to‑end solutions in complex environments.
Comfortable working hands‑on and stepping outside strict role boundaries.
Strong stakeholder communication and alignment skills.
Ability to deliver architectural assessments and defend solution choices.
Fluent in English; Dutch preferred.
Nice to Have
Experience working in large, complex application landscapes.
Familiarity with Confluence and LeanIX.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts.
Background in the telecom sector.
Experience working in scaled agile environments.
Working with offshore delivery teams.
Job Details
Start date: January 2026
Duration: 12 months (extension highly likely; 3 months confirmable upfront)
Working regime: Full‑time
Fixed office day: Monday + one additional office day of your choice
Contract: Freelance or Permanent
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Telecommunications
Location: Brussels, Belgium
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