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# Lead Solution Architect - Financial Services / Mainframe & Azure

- **Company:** Us3 Consulting
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, IBM DB2, Linux, Distributed Systems, High-Level Architecture, IBM Mainframe, Mainframes, Software Engineering, Enterprise Data Management, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5884415174

## About the Role

* 15+ years of IT industry experience, with significant experience in Solution Architecture.
 * Proven experience as a Lead Solution Architect on large-scale transformation programmes, ideally €10M+.
 * Strong experience designing and deploying mission-critical transactional systems within large and complex organisations.
 * Strong understanding of Financial Services / Capital Markets environments; knowledge of regulatory requirements is advantageous.
 * Proven IBM Mainframe experience, including DB2 environments.
 * Strong development/architecture experience with either:
 * Java / Linux, or
 * Microsoft .NET / Windows.
 * Strong understanding of Azure Cloud architecture and services.
 * Experience with APIs, integration technologies and enterprise data technologies.
 * Knowledge of event-driven architecture, ideally with Apache Kafka.
 * Experience with private cloud technologies is desirable.
 * Strong understanding of distributed systems, integration patterns and modern application architectures.
 * Ability to work across multiple architectural domains and solve complex technical problems.
 * Experience producing both high-level architecture strategies and detailed technical implementation designs.

## Description

* Define and deliver end-to-end Solution Architectures for large-scale IT transformation programmes.
 * Lead architecture from inception through design, implementation and deployment.
 * Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure and resilient architecture solutions.
 * Act as the key link between Enterprise Architecture, Domain Architecture, engineering teams and application owners.
 * Ensure solutions align with enterprise technology standards, target architectures and strategic roadmaps.
 * Lead technical discussions across multiple systems, applications, locations and technology domains.
 * Contribute to Reference Architectures, architecture patterns and reusable technology building blocks.
 * Provide hands-on technical guidance to engineering teams during implementation.
 * Assess complex architectural challenges and provide pragmatic, fit-for-purpose recommendations.
 * Contribute to the evolution of Solution Architecture and Software Engineering practices.
 * Identify opportunities for innovation and improvements in IT delivery and engineering processes.
 * Support the definition of domain target architectures and technology roadmaps.


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