Solution Architect

pCraftzing is looking for a Solution Architect who can zoom out, stay vendor-agnostic, and make the right technical decisions in our clients' best interest. Someone who designs the technical backbone of digital platforms for top-tier clients. Sounds like you? Keep on reading /p h3About the job /h3 pAs a Solution Architect at Craftzing, you are the bridge between business ambition and technical reality. You think along with business stakeholders, but above all you translate their needs into concrete technical solution designs and refine them together with application specialists. /p pWhat sets you apart is your independence. You stay technology
- and vendor-agnostic, and you see the whole landscape instead of a single vendor's corner of it. You combine deep technical expertise with a consulting mindset: you think long-term, make decisive choices, and explain the why behind them to everyone from engineers to C-level. /p h3What you’ll do /h3 ul liThink along with business stakeholders to understand their goals, challenges and constraints. /li liTranslate business and functional requirements into clear, end-to-end technical solution designs and architecture schemas. /li liRefine those designs together with application specialists into concrete, plannable work. /li liZoom out to see the bigger picture and make architecture decisions in the client's best interest, independent of any single vendor. /li liJudge when to engage a specific platform or vendor and when to step back and run a market evaluation (build vs. buy, selecting the right system for the need). /li liMake and document architecture decisions, balancing scalability, security, performance and cost. /li liDesign API-driven and integration approaches across applications, services and third-party systems. /li liSafeguard non-functional requirements throughout the project lifecycle. /li liTranslate complex technical topics into clear language for business and C-level stakeholders. /li liIdentify technical risks and dependencies early, and propose pragmatic mitigations. /li /ul h3Who we're looking for /h3 ul liA strong architect with sharp execution skills and a healthy dose of pragmatism. /li li7+ years of experience in software engineering and/or architecture, with a solid track record in a solution or technical architect role. /li liTechnology
- and vendor-agnostic by instinct: broad familiarity across the landscape (CRM, ERP, data platforms, cloud providers, integration) without being tied to a single vendor. /li liAble to zoom out, weigh build vs. buy, and run a market evaluation when the situation calls for it. /li liStrong command of integration patterns and API-driven architecture. /li liAble to think along with business stakeholders and refine solutions with application specialists into plannable work. /li liExcellent communication

skills:
you can hold the attention of C-level stakeholders and unite teams around a shared technical direction. /li liFamiliarity with scrum and working in an agile environment. /li liFluent in Dutch and English. French is a plus. /li /ul h3You're Craftzing-material when /h3 ul liYou have a genuine interest in your customer, their needs and challenges. /li liYou have a real passion for technology and its potential to improve work and life. /li liYou bring a true consulting mindset. /li /ul h3Why you'll love us /h3 pYou'll be part of a team of experts who share a passion for business transformation. Strategizing, designing and building spot-on sustainable digital environments that made us a trusted long-time partner of Telenet, Flemish Government, itsme, BNP, Proximus, Philips TP Vision, Ahold Delhaize, Mediafin, Melexis, and many others. Together with us, you love to make a meaningful difference for our clients. /p pFrom day one you get the trust and space to do what you're good at, and we encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and take ownership. /p