Solutions Architect – Freelance – Brussels

Solutions Architect – Freelance – Brussels

Day rate: €600 – €800

Duration: 6 – 12 months

Start: ASAP

Hybrid: 2 days per week on site

Job description

My client is looking for a highly professional and skilled Solution Architect. As a Solution Architect, you will play an essential role in designing and implementing scalable and efficient solutions to meet the organisation’s business needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, to deliver technical solutions. This role involves a good understanding of both business and technology, requiring the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

You will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid model, allowing for a blend of remote and in-office work to support a good work-life balance.

Some travels (e.g. 1-2 days per trimester) may be required.

We are looking for someone with the following skills and abilities:

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Sciences.
• 5+ years of industry experience, preferably in technology architecture roles in complex organisations.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of micro-services, Service Oriented Architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, design patterns.
• In depth knowledge of applications design.
• Experience with architecture methodologies and frameworks (e.g Zachman, TOGAF).
• Experience with security principles applied to architecture.
• Experience with modelling techniques using industry standard notations (ArchiMate, UML, BPMN, etc.)
• Experience in relational databases (e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL)
• Experience in development of Java or .NET web-based applications.
• Experience with architecture modelling tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and in team setting with competing deadlines.
• Proactive and results-oriented attitude.
• Motivation to work within a multinational and multicultural professional environment.

Your responsibilities

Responsibilities may be subject to change depending on the evolution of priorities and projects.

• Design IT solutions that meet the functional and non-functional requirements.
• Ensure the proposed solution is in line with the existing policies and standards.
• Assess and select appropriate technologies and platforms.
• Create and maintain technical blueprints, diagrams, and documentation.
• Assist in business requirements gathering, negotiating, prioritising, documenting, analysing.
• Monitor the technical execution of projects from initiation to completion, in close collaboration with the project team.
• Advising project teams on best practices.
• Identifying risks in the regarding the technical solution and facilitate decisions in the evaluation of different solutions.
• Participate in architecture governance by contributing to the necessary governance processes or supporting existing governance boards.
• Work with other architects on enterprise architecture efforts.