Solution IT Architect
Location: Nearby Brussels - (up to 3 days remote)
Language: English
Contract: Freelance (6-12 months)
Help steer a major transformation from legacy systems to a modern Microsoft-based collaboration ecosystem for a brand-new RMS platform launching in 2026.
What You'll Do
* Own the architecture within the New Digital Workplace product team (Teams, SharePoint Online, custom .NET/React apps in Azure).
* Design solutions aligned with enterprise standards and guide their implementation across the build & run teams.
* Present and defend proposals in architectural governance (PAT), securing approvals and setting clear directions.
* Work closely with business architects, analysts, devs, and PMs in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Must-Haves
* 5+ years of experience as an IT/Application Architect in large organizations.
* Strong expertise with Microsoft collaboration tools (Teams/SharePoint) and Azure-based custom development ecosystems (.NET, React, SQL, Functions, App Services).
* Solid integration architecture skills.
* Strong communicator: structured, proactive, assertive — able to push direction when needed.
* Excellent stakeholder management & organizational skills.
* English fluency (NL/FR is a plus).
Nice-to-Haves
* Background as a system engineer or Microsoft analyst.
* Familiarity with Azure architecture patterns.
* Experience presenting in governance boards.
* RMS knowledge (not required — niche training provided).
Why Join Us
* Play a key role in a multi-year digital transformation moving from legacy in-house solutions to a modern workplace.
* Big impact: migrate a massive archive system into a structured, future-proof RMS ecosystem.
* Collaborative team culture with strong support but room for ownership, direction-setting, and "grinta."
* Hybrid working: 3 days remote.