Lead Architect

NTT DATA Europe & Latam; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BeFlex policy

BeFlex work style

Global Top Employer

Job summary

NTT DATA Europe & Latam is seeking a Lead Architect to shape high-impact technical solutions and drive business growth. You will combine deep architectural expertise with leadership, supporting pre-sales and delivery across strategic accounts.

You will design end-to-end architectures, mentor engineers, and ensure governance and quality across projects while aligning technical direction with business strategy in Belgium and neighboring regions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead, Solution, or Enterprise Architect in complex environments (Minimum 5years of Experience in a similar role).
• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP).
• Solid expertise in modern architecture patterns such as microservices, event-driven, and distributed systems.
• Experience with API design, integration platforms, and messaging systems.
• Good understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic thinking and leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including client-facing and pre-sales experience.
• Comfortable working in agile environments and at different levels of abstraction.
• Clear communication skills, able to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Languages: English + French or Dutch

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of end-to-end architectures for complex, large-scale solutions.
• Act as a technical authority in pre-sales, supporting proposals, solution shaping, and client discussions.
• Collaborate closely with delivery teams to ensure architectural consistency and quality throughout execution.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Drive architectural best practices, standards, and governance across projects.
• Contribute to building and scaling the architecture practice in Belgium, with reach across Benelux and France.
• Mentor and guide architects and senior engineers, fostering technical excellence.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and patterns based on client context.
• Work closely with leadership to align technical direction with business strategy.

Skills

Lead Architect

Cloud Platforms

AWS

Azure

GCP

Microservices

Event-driven

Distributed Systems

API Design

Integration Platforms

Messaging Systems

DevOps

CI/CD

Containers

IaC

Stakeholder Management

Pre-sales

Agile

Communication

English

French

Dutch

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

As a global leader in business and technology innovation, we work with top organizations worldwide to deliver solutions that create meaningful impact.

With 190,000+ professionals across 70+ countries, we blend deep expertise with a culture that values learning, curiosity, and collaboration.

We lead transformation and deliver secure, innovative, industry-specific solutions that move businesses forward. Our people drive everything we achieve; they think bold to deliver the outcome while ensuring every voice is heard.

About the Role:

As a Lead Architect, you will play a key role in shaping high-impact technical solutions while contributing to business growth. You will combine deep architectural expertise with leadership and client engagement, supporting both pre-sales activities and project delivery across strategic accounts.

Your role:

• Lead the design of end-to-end architectures for complex, large-scale solutions.
• Act as a technical authority in pre-sales, supporting proposals, solution shaping, and client discussions.
• Collaborate closely with delivery teams to ensure architectural consistency and quality throughout execution.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Drive architectural best practices, standards, and governance across projects.
• Contribute to building and scaling the architecture practice in Belgium, with reach across Benelux and France.
• Mentor and guide architects and senior engineers, fostering technical excellence.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and patterns based on client context.
• Work closely with leadership to align technical direction with business strategy.

This role describes your starting point at NTT DATA. We believe in long-term relationships and in supporting your growth. As your skills and ambitions evolve, we will work with you to identify future opportunities, projects, and career paths across our organization.

Your profile:

• Proven experience as a Lead, Solution, or Enterprise Architect in complex environments (Minimum 5years of Experience in a similar role).
• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP).
• Solid expertise in modern architecture patterns such as microservices, event-driven, and distributed systems.
• Experience with API design, integration platforms, and messaging systems.
• Good understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic thinking and leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including client-facing and pre-sales experience.
• Comfortable working in agile environments and at different levels of abstraction.
• Clear communication skills, able to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Languages: English + French or Dutch

A collaborative and supportive culture

We foster an environment where curiosity, innovation, engagement, and teamwork are celebrated. Our peoplefirst philosophy is one of the core reasons we continue to be recognized globally.

Access a structured training path, ongoing learning resources, annual performance reviews, and a dedicated mentorship program — all designed to help you grow professionally and take on new challenges.

Work–life balance supported by our BeFlex policy

As a company, we embrace a BeFlex approach that empowers our people with a level of flexibility in how they manage their workday.

We are proudly certified as a Global Top Employer acknowledging our commitment to being a place where people can grow and thrive.

Your mental wellbeing matters. Employees have access to certified psychologists and online mental health workshops.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, age, or background. Inclusion is part of who we are and how we work.

Upon receiving an interview, you may request accommodation for any accessibility needs.