Talencia is currently looking for an application architect for one of his clients.Location: BelgiumStart Date: ASAPDuration: 18 monthsLanguage: EnglishHomeworking: RemoteThe consultant will function as an Application Solutions Architect within the Applications Team. Their main role is to set the overall technical vision and high-level design for application solutions, collaborating with both the company's in-house and outsourced development vendors.MissionArchitectural Design: Leading solution architecting by creating high-level application and integrated solution designsTechnical Vision: Finding the best technical solutions to solve existing business requirements and problemsGovernance and Compliance: Ensuring that architecture deliverables are high-quality and consistent with the organization's internal IT standards, policies, andenterprise governance strategies (including Togaf)Optimization: Looking for opportunities for reuse and identifying standard patterns for common solutions to minimize overall wasteEvaluation: Conducting system architecture evaluations to define target state architectures and transitional roadmaps, while ensuring maximum integration with existing applicationsDesign Review: Technically reviewing application and solution designs delivered by in-house and outsourced teams and contributing to enterprise architecture governanceProfileArchitect Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as a Solution Architect, including proven experience creating architecture solution visions and high-level designsModeling Languages: Proficiency in UML and BPMN. Understanding ArchiMate is desirableTechnologies: Experience with Java, Python, and Spring BootProcesses: Proven, relevant experience working on reverse engineering processesFrameworks: Strong experience in an IT Service Management environment, including ITIL and IT Security AwarenessMethodologies: Working knowledge of software development tools and methodologies, including CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and DevOps/DevSecOpsAdvantage: Power System Industry experience is a huge advantage