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Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side‑by‑side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Requisition ID: 11560

Posting Start Date: 16/10/2026

Function

Elia Group is seeking a high‑impact Domain Architect to join our Central IT Architecture team.

As a Domain IT Architect, your mission is to ensure your domain(s) IT landscape is coherent, secure, operable, and future‑proof, enabling safe and reliable grid operations while aligning with Elia Group’s strategy and regulatory obligations.

In this role, you will take ownership of two key domains:

• Corporate, a broad business domain encompassing the enterprise’s corporate capabilities and supporting functions.
• Artificial Intelligence, a strategic technology domain focused on advancing and governing AI capabilities across the organization.

We aren’t just looking for a theorist; we need a pragmatic bridge builder. You will work at the intersection of strategy and execution, transforming high‑level business capabilities into tangible, scalable technical blueprints

Responsibilities

Define and drive the domain architecture vision, roadmap and target landscape for Corporate IT and AI.

Translate business needs and strategic objectives into scalable, future‑proof architecture solutions.

Guide and govern technology decisions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, security requirements and architectural principles.

Partner with business and IT stakeholders to identify opportunities that create long‑term value and operational excellence.

Lead architecture reviews and provide expert advice on complex technology, data and integration challenges.

Drive portfolio optimization by promoting application rationalization, platform reuse and sustainable technology choices.

Ensure solutions can evolve throughout their lifecycle, from design and implementation to operation and retirement.

Collaborate with data, platform and solution architects to ensure seamless integration, interoperability and high‑quality data management.

Embed resilience, security, compliance and risk management into architectural decisions from the outset.

Shape and govern Elia’s AI ecosystem, enabling the responsible adoption of AI solutions that accelerate innovation and business value.

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Your Profile

We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative architect who combines business insight, technical expertise and strong stakeholder management skills.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT architecture, enterprise architecture or digital transformation roles.
• Proven experience designing and governing complex IT landscapes in large‑scale organizations.
• Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks and modelling standards such as TOGAF and ArchiMate.
• Hands‑on experience with modern architecture practices including Domain‑Driven Design (DDD), Event Storming and Agile Architecture.
• Solid understanding of Corporate business domains such as HR, Finance, Procurement and Corporate Services.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders ranging from executive leadership to technical delivery teams.
• Experience balancing business value, cost, risk, security and long‑term sustainability in architectural decision‑making.
• Strong knowledge of AI architectures, governance and emerging technologies, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, RAG and Machine Learning.
• Fluent in Dutch or French, with a professional level of English. Knowledge of the other national language is an asset.

Offer

• Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year‑end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco‑vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.
• Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family an