We are looking for an Enterprise IT Architect.
Mission context
As part of a mid-sized insurance entity within a larger Group, the Enterprise Architect plays a critical role in ensuring alignment with Group-level architecture frameworks and standards, while adapting them effectively to meet local business needs.
He/she works closely with local IT and business teams to guide solution design, support system evolution, and to ensure architectural compliance across projects and platforms. This is a strategic yet hands-on role suited to someone who can bridge governance with practical delivery in a dynamic environment.
Function description
Define the architecture vision:
1. Contribute to define and maintain IS strategic plan
2. Define and maintain architecture strategy and roadmap and its alignment with business priorities and needs
3. Identify potential business value that could be supported by IT endeavours
4. Monitor the emerging technologies and conduct technology watch studies
Design reference architectures:
5. Build and maintain architecture framework (guidelines, standards, and principles) in compliance with Group architecture framework
6. Promote the architecture framework driven by architecture value proposition
7. Provide and maintain architecture references
8. Contribute to the evolution of Group architecture framework in collaboration with the other architects and stakeholders
Govern and control architecture:
9. Challenge project initiatives and evaluate compliance with architecture strategy
10. Contribute to the organization of architecture committees
11. Contribute to project assessment in a collaborative way, validation, and selection
12. Contribute to the architecture validation according to business requirements / needs, IT standards and architecture framework
Design solution:
13. Contribute to impact analysis and studies about business needs and architecture enhancements / evolutions
14. Challenge project teams and experts about architecture layers of solutions
15. Develop recommendations to cope with requirements (availability, performance, etc.)
Miscellaneous:
16. Facilitate transfer of knowledge, experience, and best practices within architecture team
17. Promote, communicate and share architecture guidelines, standards, and principles within expert communities
18. Contribute to strategic studies and IS level topics
19. Share IS knowledge and maintain information in the associated tools
Profil
20. Bachelor’s or Master degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
21. 6–8+ years of IT experience, with at least 2–3 years in architecture or solution design
22. Prior experience working within a federated IT environment or group structure preferred.
23. Background in the insurance or financial services industry is highly desirable.
24. Certification : TOGAF or Zachman Framework
25. Language requirements : French and English (Dutch optional)
26. Business experienceKnowledge of the insurance metierExperience in assisting the business MOA in their projectsExperience in Data governance projects
27. Tools, methodologies, technologiesArchitecture Modeling tools: Archi, iServer, Abacus, MegaDigital and facilitation tools: Jira, Confluence, TeamsArchitecture modeling: UML, ArchiMateArchitecture frameworks: TOGAF, Open GroupDesign Principles & Techniques: Domain Driven DesignDesign ThinkingAgile: SAFe, ScrumExperienced in Java/JEE
28. Soft skillsTeam player, communicative, networkingAutonomousAnalytical, accurateRisk awareMethodical, organized, result and quality drivenStress resistant
Our offer
29. A rewarding role in a flexible working environment
30. An open working atmosphere and enthusiastic colleagues who, together with you, strive to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction
31. Numerous training opportunities to continue developing you professional knowledge
32. A permanent contract in a rapidly evolving company within a solid BNP Paribas Group
33. A competitive salary, supplemented by a wide range of extra-legal benefits (insurances, meal vouchers, extra statutory days of, etc.)
34. Emphasis is places on work-life balance