We are looking for an experienced Functional Architect with strong expertise in data platforms and cloud environments for a long-term assignment within a major financial institution.
Mission context
The Functional Architect is responsible for ensuring the consistency and sustainability of IT solutions in line with the company's strategy, internal constraints (cost, risk, deadlines...), and architectural best practices.
The assignment is part of a Data Hub Tribe, focusing on
Migrating applications from local data centers to a private cloud
Designing technical solutions for new projects
Contributing to a new data strategy and enterprise architecture targets
Key responsibilities
Design and document solution architectures for new initiatives
Collaborate with infrastructure and security architects to deliver robust, secure designs
Participate in impact studies and technical option analysis
Contribute to the architectural roadmap and target architecture models
Present architectural files to the internal architecture board for validation
Work closely with stakeholders including Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Analysts, and Tribe Management
Profile
Education & experience
Higher education in IT or equivalent through experience
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience as a Solution Architect
Strong experience in data environments (metadata, lineage, Virtualization...)
Knowledge of risk, compliance, and resilience constraints is a plus
Technical skills
Solution and application architecture design
Architecture modelling tools and frameworks
Experience in application migration (e.g., between data centers or to the cloud)
Cloud experience with any provider is valued
Languages
Fluent English (mandatory - working language)
Good command of French or Dutch
Soft skills
Proactive and initiative-driven
Team-oriented and comfortable in agile environments
Analytical and solution-focused
Ability to manage change and uncertainty
Structured, reliable, and business-oriented mindset