IT Solution Architect

Are you passionate about designing scalable, business-driven technology solutions? Do you enjoy bridging the gap between business objectives and technical implementation?

We are looking for an IT Solution Architect to join the architecture team of a leading international organization undergoing a major digital transformation. In this role, you will play a strategic part in defining solution architectures that support critical business initiatives while working alongside architects, product teams, and technology leaders.

This is an opportunity to influence the future architecture of a large enterprise operating in an Agile, cloud-first environment., * Design end-to-end solution architectures for strategic business initiatives and digital transformation projects.

• Translate business needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Define application components, integrations, APIs, event-driven interactions, data flows, and cloud architectures using ArchiMate and architecture best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Software Engineers, DevOps teams, Business Analysts, and Enterprise Architects throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, security principles, and long-term technology roadmaps.
• Define and validate both functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, security, and availability.
• Participate in architecture governance and Design Authority meetings to ensure the successful implementation of architectural decisions.
• Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to simplify, modernize, and optimize business capabilities through innovative technology solutions.
• Contribute to the organization’s cloud adoption strategy and application modernization initiatives.

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or in a similar architecture role.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, integration patterns, APIs, event-driven architecture, and enterprise systems.
• Experience designing cloud-based solutions, ideally within AWS environments.
• Knowledge of architecture modeling frameworks such as ArchiMate (or equivalent).
• Comfortable working in Agile delivery environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Curious, proactive, and passionate about emerging technologies and architectural best practices.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS cloud architecture and cloud-native solutions.
• Knowledge of microservices, event-driven architectures, and API management.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Experience working in large enterprise or highly regulated environments.

Languages

• Fluent in French.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Good understanding of Dutch is considered a strong asset.

Joining this organization means becoming part of a company where technology is at the heart of its business strategy. You’ll work on impactful transformation initiatives, collaborate with highly skilled professionals, and have the opportunity to influence the future architecture of a large-scale enterprise.

In return, you’ll benefit from:

• A strategic role with a direct impact on enterprise-wide technology decisions.
• Exciting digital transformation projects leveraging modern cloud and enterprise technologies.
• A collaborative, Agile environment that encourages innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning.
• Excellent career growth opportunities through training, mentoring, and internal mobility.
• Flexible working arrangements with a healthy work-life balance.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

You’ll receive a highly competitive salary package, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Company car or mobility budget
• Meal vouchers
• Eco vouchers
• Group insurance (pension plan)
• Comprehensive health & hospitalization insurance for you and your family
• Generous paid holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working model
• Access to learning and development programs
• Additional employee well-being initiatives and corporate benefits