System Architect

pA job at Proximus? You’ll find that everything revolves around the idea ‘Think Possible’. This means: we always assume that something is possible, even if it seems impossible. Well, especially so, actually. Call it a way of thinking that involves being open to a world of digital solutions that make our lives easier. And our way of working smarter. /p pA job at Proximus? You’ll find that everything revolves around the idea ‘Think Possible’. This means: we always assume that something is possible, even if it seems impossible. Well, especially so, actually. Call it a way of thinking that involves being open to a world of digital solutions that make our lives easier. And our way of working smarter. /p pbAbout the Role /b /p pWe’re looking for a senior, autonomous System Architect with deep expertise in at least one specialized domain (Security, Cloud, AI, Software Engineering…) and the curiosity to grow into new domains on the job. In this strategic role, you will help shape and evolve NIT’s technological landscape and ensure that our squads deliver high‑quality, future‑proof software. /p pAs a System Architect, you will: /p ul liGovern manage the technical roadmap for front‑end and back‑end technologies used across NIT (.
NET, Java, Angular, Camunda…). /li liDefine architectural best practices integration guidelines, ensuring secure, maintainable, and robust solutions. /li liSupport squads hands‑on, including joining sprints to tackle refactoring, rework, or complex technical challenges. /li liDrive consistency in tooling engineering processes (CI/CD, GitHub workflows, Dynatrace, OpenShift/Azure, change release management…). /li liAct as a bridge between squads and Centres of Excellence (DevOps, Cloud, Security, Observability). /li liStay ahead of emerging technologies (agentic AI, cloud‑native evolutions, NIS2/PQC security standards…) and proactively bring innovation into NIT. /li /ul pYou’ll be a key enabler ensuring teams deliver high‑quality software efficiently, consistently, and with long‑term vision. /p pGovern Manage the NIT Technology Roadmap /p ul liSteer the evolution of NIT’s technology stack (.
NET, Java, Angular, CI/CD tooling, observability, cloud components…). /li liEnsure architectural alignment and cross‑squad coherence. /li liProvide domain leadership in Security, Cloud, AI, or Software Engineering. /li liGuide modernization and technology‑adoption initiatives. /li liHelp squads align with NIT’s technical strategy. /li liJoin sprints to support complex implementation or refactoring. /li liPromote scalable, maintainable, and high‑quality engineering practices. /li /ul pDrive Tooling, DevOps Process Excellence /p ul liEnhance and harmonize tooling across squads: /li liRelease, change, incident problem management /li liCollaborate closely with DevOps, Cloud, Security Observability CoEs. /li liAdvocate for automation, consistency, and operational excellence. /li /ul pLead Innovation Technology Watch /p ul liTrack market and tech trends and evaluate new tools/frameworks. /li liDrive PoCs, experiments, and pilot programs. /li liExplore opportunities in agentic AI, cloud‑native evolution, and next‑gen security frameworks. /li liFoster curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning. /li /ul h3Your Profile /h3 ul liSeniority and autonomy in Security, Cloud, AI, or Software Engineering. /li liStrong background in Java/.
NET, microservices, APIs, and distributed systems. /li liSolid understanding of CI/CD, GitHub workflows, cloud platforms, monitoring observability. /li liAbility to influence, guide, and collaborate with multiple squads. /li liExcellent communication, coaching, and mentoring abilities. /li liMockito/WireMock (test mocking) /li liNice to have: STRUTS, JSF/JSP /li liAgentic AI: Claude CoWork (Antrophic), Codex (OpenAI) /li liSpringBoot, SpringCloud /li liUML /li liOracle (incl. ExaCC) + PostGreSQL /li liSQL PL/SQL /li liJDBC, Hibernate/JPA /li liIntelliJ IDE /li liJUnit, SONAR /li liTomcat/Websphere/JBOSS /li /ul pAgile Ways of Working /p ul liScrum, XP, Pair‑Programming /li /ul pIndustry Experience (Nice to Have) /p ul liTelecom industry experience /li liKnowledge of TMF (TM Forum) standards /li liShape technology direction across all NIT squads. /li liInfluence engineering standards, tooling architectural strategy. /li liWork in a collaborative, high‑expertise environment with true autonomy ownership. /li liJoin a culture that values quality, innovation continuous improvement. /li /ul pThis

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