Solution Architect

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to design, define, and guide the implementation of secure, scalable, and innovative software solutions within a large and complex ICT environment. The role combines architectural leadership, technology strategy, system integration, governance, and coaching responsibilities while supporting a cloud-native transformation based on Azure, containers, Infrastructure-as-Code, confidential computing, AI, automation, and advanced cybersecurity practices.

Your missions:

• Define solution and software architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Establish architectural standards, best practices, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Drive the technical direction of strategic projects and large-scale system implementations.
• Support the organization's transition toward a cloud-native ecosystem.
• Ensure integration between internal, external, and legacy systems.
• Guarantee compliance with security, performance, availability, and quality requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and promote innovation.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to development teams.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Your activities:

Architecture & Design

• Define software and solution architectures based on functional and technical requirements.
• Select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools within the Microsoft .NET ecosystem.
• Produce architecture documentation, blueprints, diagrams, standards, and technical guidelines.
• Design integration patterns and interfaces between systems.

Technical Leadership

• Provide architectural guidance throughout project lifecycles.
• Coach and mentor development teams.
• Act as a technical reference point for architects, developers, and stakeholders.
• Support decision-making regarding technology choices and implementation approaches.

Integration & Engineering

• Design and supervise integrations involving APIs, third-party services, and legacy systems.
• Contribute to prototypes, proofs of concept, and technical evaluations.
• Support the adoption of cloud-native technologies and modern engineering practices.

Quality, Security & Governance

• Ensure compliance with non-functional requirements including:
• Performance
• Security
• Availability
• Reliability
• Scalability
• Ensure software quality standards and governance requirements are respected.
• Promote cybersecurity best practices and compliance frameworks.

Innovation & Transformation

• Monitor technology trends and evaluate their relevance.
• Contribute to the adoption of:
• Artificial Intelligence
• Automation
• Advanced Cybersecurity
• Confidential Computing
• Cloud-Native Architectures
• Infrastructure-as-Code

Stakeholder Management

• Communicate architectural decisions clearly to technical and business stakeholders.
• Translate complex technical topics into understandable business language.
• Align technology decisions with organizational objectives.

You have the following skills:

Architecture & Technical Expertise

• Expert-level Solution Architecture.
• Expert-level Microsoft .NET architecture.
• Strong experience designing enterprise software architectures.
• Full-Stack Architecture expertise.
• Strong knowledge of:
• .NET Core
• C# / .NET
• SQL
• Entity Framework
• MVC
• REST APIs
• WCF
• TFS
• Git
• Blazor
• Experience with API-based and service-oriented integrations.
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures and modern application platforms.

Leadership & Governance

• Technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to define architectural standards and governance processes.
• Strong ownership of software quality and compliance.

Business & Communication

• Strategic mindset aligned with business objectives.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Problem Solving & Personal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work in a complex and evolving environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• High attention to quality, rigor, and detail.
• Proactive and forward-thinking approach.

Languages

• Dutch: Active knowledge
• French: Active knowledge
• English: Passive