Lead Solution Architect

ph3Lead Solution Architect
- Technical Lead /h3pLocation: Brussels /ppWork model: 2 days/week onsite /ppContract: Long-term freelance assignment /ppLanguage: French + English OR Dutch + English /ppI'm currently looking for a Lead Solution Architect to join the architecture team of a large organisation in the public sector. /ppThis is not a standard Solution Architect position. /ppYou will become the technical reference for a team of 8-9 experienced Solution Architects, taking the lead on architectural decisions while remaining close enough to the technology and development teams to challenge technical choices, review solutions and provide hands‑on architectural guidance. /ppThe organisation is looking for someone who can combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills
- someone who can challenge experienced architects and developers, but also confidently defend architectural decisions at Board and business level. /ph3Your role /h3pAs Lead Solution Architect, you will: /pulliAct as the technical reference point for the architecture team. /liliTake the lead on complex architectural decisions and defend them towards the Architecture Board and business stakeholders. /liliDefine, evolve and enforce architectural principles, standards and best practices. /liliChallenge architectural choices made across multiple projects and Scrum teams. /liliSupport Solution Architects in solving complex technical and architectural problems. /liliParticipate in architecture reviews and contribute to the organisation's technology roadmap. /liliWork closely with development teams and remain technically credible with senior developers and technical leads. /liliReview technical designs and, where relevant, participate in code reviews. /liliGuide teams through technology choices, integration patterns, security considerations and architectural trade-offs. /liliProvide architectural leadership across a combination of legacy modernisation and new technology initiatives. /liliAct as a natural leader within the architecture community, without direct people‑management responsibility. /li /ulh3Your background /h3pWe're looking for a very senior Solution Architect with a strong technical foundation and the maturity to operate at both technical and strategic level. /ppYou ideally bring: /pulliSignificant experience in Solution Architecture / Software Architecture. /liliA strong technical background in Java, ideally within large and complex environments. /liliGood understanding of Angular / modern application architectures. /liliStrong knowledge of application integration and security. /liliExperience working with both legacy environments and modern architectures. /liliExperience in large-scale, multi-project organisations. /liliThe ability to challenge technical decisions and communicate complex subjects clearly. /liliExperience interacting with senior management, architecture boards or business stakeholders. /liliThe credibility to work directly with experienced developers, technical leads and other architects. /liliStrong leadership and influencing skills, without necessarily having formal management responsibility. /liliExcellent English communication skills. French or Dutch is a plus. /li /ulh3The person /h3pThe ideal candidate is someone who is already considered a technical reference by the people around them. /ppYou don't necessarily need to be the person with the biggest title in the room. You need to be the person others turn to when an architectural problem becomes difficult. /ppYou are comfortable moving between: Developer Architect Architecture Board Business without losing credibility at any level. /ppThis is a long-term freelance opportunity for an architect looking to take on a high-impact technical leadership role within a complex organisation. /p /p