Senior Java Solutions Architect & Technical Leader

In4Matic; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

In4Matic seeks a senior technology leader to strengthen its transversal architecture function. You combine deep Java expertise with strong leadership and a clear grasp of operational and business needs.

You will define reference architectures, establish SLI/SLO/SLA targets, and guide modernization efforts, ensuring security and compliance while collaborating with business and infrastructure teams.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of Java development experience.
• 10+ years in a Team Lead capacity.
• Proven track record as a Solution Architect across complex environments.
• Recent experience delivering a backend migration to a modern Spring-based stack.
• Bachelor’s degree with an IT focus.
• Training in Scrum Master and/or ICT project management is required.
• Strong analytical thinking, coaching ability, and an agile mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within the transversal architecture team.
• Coach and support development teams, helping them grow in competence and delivery maturity.
• Define reference architectures and ensure their ongoing evolution.
• Establish and monitor SLI, SLO, and SLA targets, including strategies to achieve them.
• Follow up on strategic initiatives and support their successful delivery.
• Work with the business to translate needs into workable specifications.
• Define and implement technology evolution initiatives and manage technical debt.
• Support the implementation of security and information management regulations.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams and external partners as needed.
• Gather requirements and evaluate products within procurement processes.
• Contribute internal training modules and knowledge-sharing material.

Skills

Java

Leadership

Architecture

DevOps

Security

CI/CD

OpenAPI/AsyncAPI

Observability

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Maven/Gradle

Hibernate

OpenTelemetry

ArchiMate

Job description

In4Matic seeks a senior technology leader to strengthen its transversal architecture function. You combine deep Java expertise with strong leadership and a clear grasp of operational and business needs.

You will define reference architectures, establish SLI/SLO/SLA targets, and guide modernization efforts, ensuring security and compliance while collaborating with business and infrastructure teams.