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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Contracts IT - Enterprise Architect Microsoft Copilot & Azure AI Platform - **Company:** Contracts IT Contracts IT - **Location:** Brussel, Belgium - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** €5,820.0 - €10,560.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Infrastructure, Microsoft Software, Role-Based Access Control, Search Technologies, Microsoft Power Automate, Multi-Agent Systems, Generative AI, AI Platforms, Azure AKS, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Key Vault - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.ictjob.be/en/job/contracts-enterprise-architect-microsoft-copilot-azure-ai-platform/1-342528 ## About the Role > 2 years experience Master (5+ years) English and Dutch, * Proven Enterprise Architecture experience, including target architectures, multi-year roadmaps, and governance frameworks * Hands-on strategic ownership of Microsoft Copilot/Copilot Studio, including agent lifecycle, multi-agent architecture, and governance * Demonstrated ability to design reference architectures across the Azure AI stack: Azure Openai, Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, Azure Functions, API Management, AKS * Experience translating regulatory requirements into AI governance (RBAC, managed identities, Key Vault, data protection, Responsible AI) - ideally within financial services or another highly regulated sector * Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills, with the credibility to advise at management/steering-committee level * Ability to challenge Microsoft directly on product and roadmap decisions, and defend architectural choices at C-level * Professional fluency in English and Dutch * Available to work 2 days/week on-site in Belgium from 1 October 2026 (or earlier) Nice-TO-have/differentiators Not mandatory, but would strengthen a submission: * French language skills, in addition to English/Dutch * Recognised thought-leader status around Microsoft AI (speaking, publishing, community involvement) * Prior direct involvement in a large-scale Copilot Studio programme run in partnership with Microsoft * Experience with Fabric integrations and broader Data Platform integration patterns * Background specifically within banking or another Belgian/EU regulated financial institution * Experience mentoring or upskilling internal enterprise architecture teams on Generative AI ## Description * Enterprise architecture: + Define the AI and Copilot architecture within the enterprise landscape + Own architectural principles, standards, and governance + Draw up target architectures and multi-year roadmaps + Translate business use cases into scalable platform solutions + Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Security, Data, and Business teams * Microsoft copilot & copilot studio: + Strategic ownership of Copilot Studio within the organisation + Define the target operating model for Copilot Studio + Provide architectural guidance on new AI use cases + Govern agents, orchestration, plugins, and connectors + Define best practice for agent lifecycle management, multi-agent architecture, fast governance, knowledge base, and human-in-the-loop processes * Azure AI platform: + Develop reference architectures for Azure Openai, Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, Azure Functions, API Management, Azure Kubernetes Services, Fabric integrations, and Data Platform integrations + Define scalable AI platform patterns for the organisation * Security & compliance: + Translate financial regulations into AI governance + Collaborate with security and risk teams + Define the RBAC model, managed identities, Key Vault strategy, data protection model, and Responsible AI principles * Stakeholder management: + Act as sparring partner for Enterprise Architects, Microsoft Product Teams, Security teams, and Product Owners + Facilitate workshops with senior stakeholders + Advise management and steering committees ## Related Videos - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. 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