Solution Architect

Il y a 7 heures

Brussels, Belgique parking.brussels Temps plein

Context

  • As part of its organisational and digital transformation strategy, the (Client) is strengthening its internal digital capabilities to modernise its information systems and support its business departments.
  • The Agency is developing an integrated, secure and sustainable digital environment, supported by stronger architecture and software delivery practices.
  • In this context, Client is seeking an experienced Solution Architect / Lead Developer to define implementable solutions, lead the technical delivery team and ensure successful deployment into production.

Mission

The Solution Architect / Lead Developer owns the technical side of delivery. This is not an advisory-only architecture role: you design the solution, you make the technical calls, you keep the team unblocked, and you remain accountable for what goes into production.

  • Own the target architecture (application, integration, data, security) and keep it 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, and protect scope when technical debt or risk would otherwise be ignored.
  • Coach medior developers, review designs and code, and raise the quality bar without becoming a bottleneck.
  • Define and enforce standard engineering practices: Git, branching, CI/CD, automated tests, environments, and release discipline.
  • Be the technical counterpart for the client, product, infrastructure and security stakeholders.
  • Produce and maintain living architecture artefacts (SAD, ADRs, diagrams, interface contracts).
  • Identify risks early (security, performance, operability, vendor lock-in, delivery) and drive mitigation through to production.

Profile

  • 8+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years actually leading the technical side of a delivery — as tech lead, lead developer or solution architect on a live project. Architecture-only / slide-only profiles will not be retained.
  • Proven track record of taking a solution from design to production with a team, not only writing a target picture.
  • Confirmed on Azure (or an equivalent public cloud) and comfortable in hybrid setups.
  • Confirmed in Java or Python (one is enough; both is a plus); able to read, review and guide work in the other.
  • Solid DevOps culture: CI/CD, Git, automated tests, and enough infrastructure-as-code literacy to review pipelines and environments.
  • 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.
  • Containers (Docker) and orchestration (AKS / Kubernetes) at Confirmed level.
  • Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, OpenTofu).
  • Experience in regulated or public-sector delivery in Belgium.