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# Technical Lead IT Architecture - 10974648

- **Company:** ITProposal
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Data Systems, Linux, High-Level Architecture, IBM Mainframe, Software Engineering, IT Architecture, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5884406435

## About the Role

* 15+ years of experience in the IT industry.
 * Strong experience as a Lead Solution Architect on large-scale transformation projects.
 * Experience designing and deploying critical transactional systems within large and complex organizations.
 * Strong IBM Mainframe experience.
 * Experience with Java and/or Windows .NET development stacks.
 * Good knowledge of Azure Cloud, APIs, integration mechanisms, and data technologies.
 * Experience with Linux and Java development environments.
 * Strong understanding of architectural analysis and solution design.
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work across multiple systems, functions, locations, and organizations.
 * Ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical and actionable solutions.
 * Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Nice to Have

 * Financial Services industry experience.
 * Knowledge of financial-sector regulatory environments.
 * Experience with private cloud technologies and Azure.
 * Knowledge of event-driven architecture and Kafka.
 * Experience contributing to reference architectures and positioning papers.

## Description

You will work closely with Requirement Owners, Domain Architects, IT engineers, and application authorities to ensure solutions meet functional, non-functional, security, resilience, and enterprise architecture requirements.
Key Responsibilities

 * Lead the design and realization of end-to-end architecture solutions from inception through deployment.
 * Act as the link between Enterprise Architecture, IT engineering teams, and application authorities.
 * Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and domain target architectures.
 * Lead and contribute to large-scale IT transformation initiatives.
 * Develop and promote reusable solution patterns and architecture building blocks.
 * Contribute to domain target architectures and technology roadmaps.
 * Provide pragmatic architectural recommendations for complex, cross-functional challenges.
 * Support both high-level architecture activities and detailed technical implementation challenges.
 * Identify opportunities for innovation and improvements in IT software delivery and engineering practices.


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