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 readingbrstrongAbout the job:br/strongAs 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.brWhat 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.brstrongWhat you’ll do:br/strongulliThink along with business stakeholders to understand their goals, challenges and constraints. /liliTranslate business and functional requirements into clear, end-to-end technical solution designs and architecture schemas. /liliRefine those designs together with application specialists into concrete, plannable work. /liliZoom out to see the bigger picture and make architecture decisions in the client's best interest, independent of any single vendor. /liliJudge 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). /liliMake and document architecture decisions, balancing scalability, security, performance and cost. /liliDesign API-driven and integration approaches across applications, services and third-party systems. /liliSafeguard non-functional requirements throughout the project lifecycle. /liliTranslate complex technical topics into clear language for business and C-level stakeholders. /liliIdentify technical risks and dependencies early, and propose pragmatic mitigations.brbr/li /ulstrongWho we're looking for:br/strongulliA strong architect with sharp execution skills and a healthy dose of pragmatism. /lili7+ years of experience in software engineering and/or architecture, with a solid track record in a solution or technical architect role. /liliTechnology
- and vendor-agnostic by instinct: broad familiarity across the landscape (CRM, ERP, data platforms, cloud providers, integration) without being tied to a single vendor. /liliAble to zoom out, weigh build vs. buy, and run a market evaluation when the situation calls for it. /liliStrong command of integration patterns and API-driven architecture. /liliAble to think along with business stakeholders and refine solutions with application specialists into plannable work. /liliExcellent communication

skills:
you can hold the attention of C-level stakeholders and unite teams around a shared technical direction. /liliFamiliarity with scrum and working in an agile environment. /liliFluent in Dutch and English. French is a plus.brbr/li /ulstrongYou're Craftzing-material whenbr/strongulliYou have a genuine interest in your customer, their needs and challenges. /liliYou have a real passion for technology and its potential to improve work and life. /liliYou bring a true consulting mindset.brbr/li /ulstrongWhy you'll love usbr/strongYou'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.brFrom 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