Afarax is looking for a freelance Solution Designer. We need you! The project: Our client in the banking sector, is seeking an experienced Solution Designer to strengthen their team. Key responsibilities: Requirements Analysis Work closely with business analysts, product owners and stakeholders to understand business needs. Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications. Perform high-level functional and technical analysis of Epics and Features and support cost estimations. Solution Design Design robust and scalable IT solutions aligned with architecture guidelines and technical constraints. Produce architecture diagrams, workflows, and data models. Ensure solutions are technically feasible, scalable, maintainable, and secure. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Collaborate with development teams, architects, and technical experts to ensure successful implementation. Coordinate with different banking domains and external partners to design optimal technical and user-friendly solutions. Act as the interface between business teams and IT teams during project execution. Innovation & Technology Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies that enhance organizational capabilities. Documentation Produce and maintain solution documentation, including: Functional specifications Technical specifications Architecture documentation User stories Quality Assurance Define functional and non-functional acceptance criteria. Work with QA teams to ensure solutions meet design specifications and quality standards. Project Delivery Participate in the implementation of cross-functional IT projects. Ensure alignment with IT strategy, architecture vision, business analysis and budget constraints. Support Scrum teams during detailed analysis and implementation phases. Continuous Improvement Participate in retrospectives and improvement initiatives. Contribute to improving solution design practices and development processes. Is this you? Technical & Functional Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience with solution design methodologies and tools Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies Experience with databases and integration technologies Mandatory Technical Knowledge SQL expertise Oracle and/or Sybase databases (5 years) Domain Expertise Financial Markets (5 years) Experience in: Derivatives Repo Clearing & Settlement Market Data Project & Leadership Skills Experience as Project Lead with strong communication skills (5 years) Experience with Agile project management Leadership capabilities including accountability, ownership, mentoring and team motivation Personal Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Result-oriented mindset Team player Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple initiatives How afarax supports you? You benefit from our extensive network You will have access to projects that fit your expertise We help and support you throughout your project We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership Check out more projects on: https://afarax.be/jobs/type/freelance/