Senior Enterprise Architect (Brussels, near-site) - European Commission

• Define the architectural vision and roadmap for TAXUD DataLab (data ingestion, processing, analytics, platform), aligned with DG TAXUD's strategy.
• Produce architecture documents, blueprints, data models, and integration patterns to support scalable infrastructure.
• Ensure architectural consistency and interoperability across data sources, analytics components, and IT systems.
• Develop and maintain reference architectures, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Review and coordinate solution designs, ensuring compliance with standards, data governance, and security.
• Report on progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Evaluate technologies, trade-offs, and best practices for data pipelines, analytics, and performance.
• Collaborate with analysts, users, project leaders, and developers to align business and technical needs.

Level of education required

• Master's degree.

• Strong expertise in enterprise data architecture, analytics platforms, integration frameworks, and governance (cloud & on-prem).
• Ability to design and optimise solutions across sectors (public, media, banking, insurance).
• Strong presentation and communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
• High standards in architecture, documentation, governance, scalability, and GDPR compliance.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and data/analytics environments.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder alignment skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to produce structured technical documentation.
• Experience contributing to technical discussions and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to work in multicultural, international environments.
• Self-driven, proactive, and aligned with organisational goals.
• Ability to work in multilingual contexts (English C1/C2 required; other EU languages are a plus).
• High level of integrity and discretion.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to lead by influence.

Specific expertise MANDATORY

• Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, COBIT, Zachman).
• Experience with business architecture roadmaps and multi-year planning.
• Experience supporting CIO-level strategic decision-making.
• Experience in architecture assessments, gap analysis, and system evaluation.
• Ability to integrate business, information, and technology architecture layers.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Strong modelling and abstraction capabilities.
• Knowledge of BPMN, ArchiMate, and architecture tools (e.g. ARIS or equivalent).

Certifications

• TOGAF Certification.
• ArchiMate Certification.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional).

Rate: 350€-390€/day. The rate offered depends on the candidate's level, in accordance with the European Commission's public grading system. Further details are available upon discussion.