Job DescriptionSolution Architect Applications (Technical Lead)Our Client in the financial services industry is making a strong investment in the development of technical solutions to realise a strategic program. This initiative supports the ambition of the organisation. The program starts in Q1 2026 and aims to deliver new technical solutions to bring this initiative live.We are looking for someone who can advise the IT organisation on application solution architecture and are responsible for delivering the solution architecture for the program. Once designs are defined, the successful candidate will support the Agile team in realising the technical implementation, acting as Technical Lead.EngagementThe objective is to strengthen an existing team.We are looking for someone with several years of experience as a Solution Architect and Technical Lead, with broad expertise in solution design and deep hands-on knowledge of application development, specifically:Solution Design in an Agile ContextExperience with full-stack application architectureKnowledge of the healthcare sector and its architecture is a plusExperience with both on-premise and cloud architecturesData ManagementDeep knowledge of data and analyticsExperience with rule-engine-like solutionsExperience integrating and exchanging data with third partiesApplication DevelopmentIn-depth experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Java or PythonDatabasesExperience with Oracle RDBMS and related toolingExperience with vector databasesExperience with SageMaker Studio is a plusScrum / Agile FrameworkStrong experience with ScrumCoaching developers to help achieve team goalsThe right candidate is immediately available and able to start the assignment at short notice.Focus of the RoleDelivering the solution architecture for the evidence-based prevention programme in collaboration with enterprise architecture and the teamTranslating functional requirements and business needs into solution architecture, documented using 4+1 architecture viewsDelivering architectural building blocks incrementally together with the team (MVP-driven approach)Providing hands-on support during project implementationTaking an advisory role from a solution architecture perspective to drive optimisation and efficiency, including evolution towards automation, self-service, and standardised services for the businessWorking in an Agile way aligned with the vision of frequent, usable deliveriesKnowledge of local languages (Dutch and/or French – speaking and/or understanding) and EnglishResponsibilitiesResponsible for the design, development, and integration of IT systems in alignment with Enterprise ArchitectureDeliver complex projects by analysing and understanding customer needs, identifying gaps between business requirements and technical implementation, and defining solutions to bridge those gapsExplain technical issues and IT solution strategies to stakeholders and other IT professionalsDeliver the project roadmap in collaboration with Architecture, Security, and Infrastructure teamsIdentify project dependencies and decide what is delivered, when, and in which projectCollaborate with other IT teams when designing the solution architectureCreate architecture design views using the 4+1 model:Define logical and process views in co-creation with the domain architectDefine implementation and physical views in co-creation with the teamIdentify business risks related to solution implementation and ensure mitigationImplementationEnsure architecture views (4+1) remain up to date throughout the project via incremental updatesEnsure that the implemented solution architecture remains aligned with customer needsActively contribute as Technical Lead during project implementation