Technical Architect

We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing technology solutions. You will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to define architecture strategies, guide development teams, and ensure solutions align with organizational goals and industry best practices., * Design, develop, and implement technical architectures and implementation guidelines for enterprise applications and systems.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze technical requirements.
• Develop solution prototypes and proof-of-concepts (PoCs).
• Ensure technical solutions align with business objectives and strategic goals.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate tools, frameworks, and technologies.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, including component designs, sequence diagrams, API specifications, runbooks, and test strategies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development teams.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to performance, security, dependencies, and technical debt.
• Define non-functional requirements (NFRs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs), performance budgets, and scalability strategies.
• Implement observability and reliability practices, including logging, monitoring, tracing, graceful degradation, and backpressure mechanisms.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, architecture trends, and industry standards.

• Strong expertise in software architecture and design patterns, including layered, event-driven, and domain-driven architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or OVH.
• Deep understanding of microservices and distributed systems architectures.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks such as Angular, React, and Bootstrap.
• Experience with back-end technologies including Java, Python, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of database management systems and data modeling.
• Understanding of security architecture, best practices, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with APIs and integration frameworks.
• Knowledge of observability tooling, monitoring, logging, tracing, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.
• Familiarity with architecture documentation standards such as C4 Model and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)., * Proven experience as a Technical Architect or similar architecture leadership role.
• Relevant architecture certifications are an advantage.
• Preferred cloud certifications:
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design scalable and sustainable technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to influence architectural decisions and drive alignment across teams.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to balance long-term architectural strategy with short-term delivery goals.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on successful delivery.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multicultural environments.
• Fluent in English & one of French or Dutch.