IT Tribe Architect - DevEx & Cloud - HQ Brussels

• You will design and validate solutions for development frameworks, platforms, and toolchains, enabling Dev Engineers to build and deploy scalable cloud-native applications.
• You will produce and maintain high-quality architecture documentation-including blueprints, solution architectures, and reference architectures-to ensure alignment with architectural standards, security policies, and business requirements.
• You will support other architects and development teams by providing expert guidance on scalable, resilient design patterns and cloud-native best practices.
• You will demystify complex technical concepts (e.g., service mesh, continuous delivery, infrastructure automation) to ensure solutions are secure, performant, and developer friendly.

• Cloud-Native Development: Deep expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-native applications (microservices, containers) with a focus on scalability, resilience, and observability.
• Kubernetes & OpenShift: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift
• IBM Cloud Platform: Proficiency in IBM Cloud services (e.g., Openshift and other native IBM Cloud services like EventStream, COS,…)
• Toolchain & Automation: Strong background in DevOps toolchains (CI/CD pipelines, GitOps) and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible, scripting) to streamline development and deployment workflows.
• Java Frameworks: Experience with modern Java frameworks (Spring Boot) and their integration with cloud-native ecosystems.
• Developer Experience (DevEx): Ability to design and improve developer tools, platforms, and workflows to enhance productivity, reduce friction, and foster adoption of cloud-native practices.
• You are fluent in English (oral and written). Basic knowledge of Dutch or French is an asset.

The Architecture Department at BNP Paribas Fortis is the strategic backbone of our digital transformation.

We design the future of banking by shaping secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions that align business vision with cutting-edge IT. Our team of expert architects bridges the gap between security, agility, and customer-centric innovation, ensuring every system-from cloud to core banking-is built for performance, compliance, and seamless integration., We strongly believe in the positive impact that the financial sector can have on the world. BNP Paribas Fortis offers sustainable and responsible investment products and solutions and encourages social entrepreneurship. Together with our customers, we are working towards a better future every day., At BNP Paribas Fortis, we want to attract and retain all talent, whatever their gender, age, background or sexual orientation, and irrespective of whether they are living with a disability, as every person has their own experiences and their own identity. All of our full-time vacancies are also open to candidates wishing to work on an 80% or 90% full-time equivalent basis.

If the function is categorized as a banking services provider function (cf. Law of 22 April 2019 establishing an oath and a disciplinary regime for the banking sector), you will also need to provide us with a ‘certificate of absence of professional ban’ from the FSMA confirming that you are not professionally disqualified.