Technical Architect

pMake an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. Looking ahead to future opportunities As our Consulting Services continue to grow, we are building a pipeline of exceptional talent for upcoming positions for Technical Architect in Belgium (focus mainly on Security or Networking and Automation). This advertisement is intended to identify and engage candidates in advance of the vacancies becoming available. We encourage you to apply if you would like to be considered for future opportunities that match your expertise. /ppIn this role, you will act as a recognised subject matter expert and trusted advisor, helping clients translate their business objectives into pragmatic, scalable and future-ready technology architectures. You will combine strong technical expertise with a broad understanding of business needs, ensuring end-to-end coherence from initial assessment and solution design through to implementation and delivery. You will work across complex and diverse technology environments and collaborate closely with clients, internal teams, centres of excellence and delivery teams to define architectures and roadmaps that support our clients’ transformation and modernisation objectives. /ph3What will you do? /h3ulliConduct consultative engagements with clients to understand their current technology landscape, business objectives and future ambitions. /liliAssess existing architectures, identify areas for improvement and define suitable target architectures and technology roadmaps. /liliTranslate business and technical requirements into robust, scalable and pragmatic solution architectures. /liliEvaluate different architecture scenarios and recommend the most appropriate approach based on business needs, technical feasibility, risks and long-term objectives. /liliDesign end-to-end solutions and ensure their technical coherence throughout the delivery and implementation phases. /liliCollaborate with internal specialists, centres of excellence, project teams and external partners to develop complex, multi-technology solutions. /liliSupport the creation of phased transformation and migration plans covering technology, processes and organisational considerations where relevant. /liliAct as a trusted advisor to clients and build strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders. /liliParticipate in presales activities, customer workshops and solution discussions where appropriate. /liliContribute to the development of reusable architecture approaches, methodologies and best practices. /liliStay up to date with emerging technologies, market developments and industry best practices, and assess how these can bring value to our clients. /liliShare knowledge and provide guidance or mentoring to less experienced colleagues and architects. /li /ulh3What are we looking for? /h3ulliBachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; a Master’s degree is considered an advantage. /liliSignificant experience in IT architecture, solution design, technology consulting or a related technical role. /liliProven experience designing, implementing and supporting complex enterprise technology solutions. /liliBroad understanding of modern IT environments, including infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications, services and integration. /liliAbility to maintain a holistic view of complex technology landscapes and ensure end-to-end solution coherence. /liliStrong understanding of architecture principles, methodologies and industry best practices. /liliAbility to translate business requirements into clear and practical technical solutions. /liliStrong business acumen and the ability to understand clients’ strategic and operational needs. /liliExperience working with multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders. /liliStrong analytical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills. /liliClear and persuasive communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. /liliA proactive, innovative and solution-oriented mindset. /liliAbility to work autonomously, manage priorities and remain effective in challenging situations. /liliStrong collaboration skills and the ability to lead or guide teams when required. /liliWillingness to continuously develop and broaden your technology knowledge. /liliFlexibility and willingness to travel when required. /liliGood verbal and written communication skills in Dutch, French and English. /liliEligible and prepared to obtain NATO clearance if required. /li /ulh3What makes this role exciting? /h3pYou will have the opportunity to work on complex transformation initiatives, shape technology decisions at architecture level and collaborate with