Lead Java Architect – Greenfield Project | Networking & Security | Brussels (Hybrid)
About the Company:
Our client, a leading innovator in the networking and security space, is embarking on a greenfield project that will shape the next generation of secure communication solutions. They are building a new technical foundation from the ground up and are seeking a Lead Java Architect to take ownership of both the technical vision and team leadership.
The Role:
As the Lead Java Architect, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering the architecture for this new platform. You’ll be both hands-on and strategic – spending roughly 50% of your time leading and mentoring a small team of at least two other architects, and 50% contributing technically to complex backend design and development decisions.
You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring architectural best practices, scalability, and performance across the system. This is an opportunity to have a true impact on a product’s foundation and to influence long-term technology choices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the architecture design and technical roadmap for a new greenfield system in the networking/security domain.
* Manage and mentor a team of 2+ architects, ensuring alignment with company and project goals.
* Drive best practices in software architecture, scalability, and performance.
* Stay hands-on with code reviews, architectural prototyping, and technical problem-solving (~50% of time).
* Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
* Ensure consistent documentation, design patterns, and quality standards are followed.
Technical Environment:
* JVM Stack (Java) – strong experience required.
* Messaging systems: Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Artemis (experience with at least one required).
* Databases: Non-SQL (MariaDB, Oracle, CouchDB, etc.).
* ElasticSearch (nice to have).
* Experience in distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization is a plus.
Profile:
* Proven background as a Senior/Lead Java Architect in large-scale or high-security environments.
* Strong leadership and communication skills – able to coordinate, motivate, and guide technical peers.
* Comfortable working in both hands-on technical and strategic leadership capacities.
* Fluent in English; French or Dutch is a plus.
Offer:
* Competitive salary up to €7,000/month (gross) depending on experience.
* Opportunity to lead a greenfield build within an innovative environment.
* Collaborative, international culture with autonomy and ownership.
* Hybrid work setup near Brussels.
Please apply directly and feel free to contact me on the below details for more information:
joel.isaac@vividresourcing.com
+32 33 18 54 72