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# Solution Architect Lead Developer

- **Company:** Keystone Solutions
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** OpenTofu, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Role-Based Access Control, Software Engineering, Technical Debt, Git, Kubernetes, Bicep, Docker
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5927009451

## About the Role

* 8+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years leading the technical side of delivery as a tech lead, lead developer, or solution architect on a live project.
 * Proven track record of taking a solution from design to production with a team.
 * Confirmed experience with Azure (or an equivalent public cloud) and comfortable in hybrid setups.
 * Proficient in Java or Python; able to read, review, and guide work in the other.
 * Solid DevOps culture: CI/CD, Git, automated tests, and infrastructure-as-code literacy.
 * Security by design: identity, secrets, least privilege, encryption, and data protection.
 * Clear, direct communicator in English; French and/or Dutch is a plus.

Assets:

 * Azure certifications (AZ-204, AZ-305) or equivalent practical evidence.
 * Experience with containers (Docker) and orchestration (AKS / Kubernetes) at a confirmed level.
 * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, OpenTofu).
 * Experience in regulated or public-sector delivery in Belgium., * Agile - Level: Advanced - Most recent: 1 to 3 years ago
 * Architecture and Technical Applications - Level: Expert - Most recent: 1 to 3 years ago
 * Azure - Level: Advanced - Most recent: 1 to 3 years ago
 * CI/CD - Azure DevOps - Level: Advanced - Most recent: 1 to 3 years ago
 * Security by Design - Level: Advanced - Most recent: 1 to 3 years ago
 * technical leadership - Level: Expert - Most recent: 1 to 3 years ago

Language requirements:

Dutch or French
Level Native or bilingual proficiency
English
Level Full professional proficiency

## Description

* Own the target architecture (application, integration, data, security) and ensure it is implementable by a small engineering team.
 * Lead the technical side of delivery: refinement, estimates, definition of done, stand-ups, and technical risk management.
 * Translate business needs into a backlog the team can execute, while protecting scope against technical debt or risk.
 * Coach medior developers, review designs and code, and elevate the quality bar without becoming a bottleneck.
 * Define and enforce standard engineering practices: Git, branching, CI/CD, automated tests, environments, and release discipline.
 * Act as the technical counterpart for the client, product, infrastructure, and security stakeholders.
 * Produce and maintain living architecture artifacts (SAD, ADRs, diagrams, interface contracts).
 * Identify risks early (security, performance, operability, vendor lock-in, delivery) and drive mitigation through to production.