Mission Context
We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join our architecture team and support a major digital transformation in an agile environment. You will work closely with agile teams to design and deliver innovative solutions while managing existing legacy systems.
This role requires a senior profile with strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with agile teams to design and implement solutions aligned with business needs.
- Develop architectures and frameworks that support digital transformation.
- Document and address data structures, solution architecture, and system requirements throughout the full lifecycle.
- Create Archimate designs and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
- Work with legacy systems while introducing innovative ideas for modernization.
- Support mobile app and website architecture initiatives.
- Act as a liaison between business, IT, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and prioritization.
Required Experience & Knowledge
- Minimum 5 years of relevant IT experience (preferably 10), including development and analysis.
- 4–5 years in solution architecture within large, complex organizations.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and high-volume transaction environments.
- Experience with Archimate, mobile apps, and websites.
- Awareness of mainframe environments (no deep expertise required).
- Broad business knowledge and ability to work across multiple domains.
Preferable:
- Familiarity with advanced technologies (AI, machine learning, NLP, data mining).
Business Knowledge
- Mandatory: GDPR compliance
- Preferable: PSD2, private loans/leasing, card payments, CRM, accounting
Education & Certification
- University degree in Computer Science or Information Systems (or equivalent).
- TOGAF certification required.
Languages
- Dutch: Good
- French: Good
- English: Fluent (spoken and written)
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Ability to guide remote architects and act as SPOC for the chief architect.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
- Proactive, self-starter, and team player.
- Ability to manage teleworking and maintain stakeholder engagement.
Opportunities are numerous. From bare applications development to of IT infrastructures management including conception, architecture and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS seeks mainly but not only consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts for example in cybersecurity or in Content Management System (CMS) (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested by innovation and having a keen sense of client relationship.
A very good command of English is essential, the capacity to speak French, German or Dutch is an asset.
Even though most of our positions require at least 3 years of experience, some are open to new starters.
