Solutions Architect - Freelance - Brussels
Location
Europe | United Kingdom
Job description
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.
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Salary
€600 - €800 per day
