BANKING DOMAIN ARCHITECTBrussels (Montagne du Parc), Belgium (50% onsite / 50% homeworking) HIGHLIGHTSLocation: Brussels (50/50 hybrid)Contract type: FreelanceDuration: 25/05/2026 – 28/12/2026Focus: You define and evolve the functional and technical architecture for the Functions domain (Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Procurement, Communication) within a complex banking environment.Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. YOUR ROLEAs a Banking Domain Architect, you design end-to-end solutions and guide architectural evolution across multiple support domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and governance standards.You act as a key architect translating business needs into structured, scalable and well-governed architecture blueprints.You will:Design and evolve the functional and technical architecture within the Functions domainDefine target and reference architectures aligned with enterprise strategySupport transformation of existing application landscape (incl. package & custom solutions)Ensure architectural governance and compliance before and after production releasesTranslate business requirements into clear architectural models and solutions WHAT YOU DO Architecture Design & EvolutionDefine project, asset and reference architecturesContribute to IT architecture strategy and “city planning” (urbanization rules)Model application, system and service architectures Analysis & Solution DesignAnalyze and define application architectures across domainsDesign integration between systems (technical & functional interfaces)Ensure simplification and rationalization of the landscape Governance & ComplianceEnforce architectural principles and rulesParticipate in architecture committeesEnsure compliance before and after production deployment Domain CoverageSupport Functions: Legal, Compliance, Risk, HR, Procurement, CommunicationFinance (ALM-T Finance)Marketing & Communication domains Technology & IntegrationSoftware architecture, infrastructure, middleware & cloud considerationsIntegration of package solutions and internal developmentContinuous alignment with technology evolutions Stakeholder ManagementCollaborate with project teams, enterprise architects and business stakeholdersCommunicate target architecture, standards and best practicesSupport decision-making in architectural governance forums MUST HAVEMin. 5 years of experience in functional / technical / application architectureStrong experience in architectural modelling and solution designKnowledge of application xdkqlui architecture and urbanization principlesExperience with Agile (Scrum) environmentsStrong analytical and communication skillsAbility to work in complex enterprise environments NICE TO HAVEExperience with ArchiMate or enterprise modelling languagesBackground in Support Functions (Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance)Experience in ALM-T Finance environmentsKnowledge of enterprise application landscapes in bankingExperience in large-scale transformation programs SOFT SKILLSStrong team player mindsetCommunicative and stakeholder-orientedAnalytical and accurateCreative and visionary thinkerRisk-aware and structured approachStrong networking and negotiation skills PRACTICALContract: FreelanceLocation: BrusselsWork regime: 50% onsite / 50% homeworkingStart: ASAP