Solution Architect

Orange; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or legal mobility budget

Homeworking

Meal vouchers

Performance bonus

Continuous training

Job summary

Orange is seeking a visionary Solution Architect to serve as the technical architecture reference for our transversal domain. You will design frameworks and patterns to enhance agility and cost efficiency, and define the strategic transition from our current IT stack to the future vision.

You will collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to ensure smooth transformation across projects and contribute to our digital evolution.

Qualifications

• University degree and at least 8 years in solution architecture and data domain.
• Understanding functional and non-functional architecture (TOGAF, TMF, ODA).
• Experience in Cloud technologies and large projects.
• Data Vault modelling knowledge is a plus.
• Able to explain complex technical matters to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Domain Architecture reference, defining architecture frameworks and patterns.
• Define the transition roadmap from current to target architecture with Enterprise Architects; guide cloud solutions; monitor industry trends.
• Act as technical expert for external vendors; oversee product architecture and upgrade roadmaps.
• Support E2E designers, Solution Analysts, and Technical Leads in defining solutions for complex projects.
• Share domain and architecture knowledge within the Architect Community and teach patterns and data models.

Skills

Domain architecture

TOGAF TMF ODA

Cloud technologies

Data Vault modelling

English fluency

French language

Dutch language

Autonomy

Clear communication

Education

University degree

Tools

GCP

Job description

Are you a visionary Solution Architect passionate about shaping innovative technical landscapes?

We are looking for someone to serve as the technical architecture reference for our transversal domain. You will design frameworks and patterns that enhance agility and cost efficiency, and define the strategic transition from our current IT stack to the future vision. Working closely with Enterprise Architecture, you will ensure smooth execution of this transformation across projects, playing a vital role in our digital evolution.

Your Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Domain Architecture reference, defining and enforcing architecture frameworks and patterns, overseeing domain API and data model evolution, and acting as design authority with the Design Authority Board.
• Define the transition roadmap from current to target architecture, aligned with Enterprise Architects; serve as GCP SME to guide cloud solutions; drive innovation by monitoring industry trends; recommend fit-for-purpose solutions; support squad leads and developers in understanding and designing data architecture.
• Act as the technical expert for external vendors, overseeing product architecture and capabilities; manage product lifecycle and define upgrade roadmaps with Technical Leads.
• Support E2E designers, Solution Analysts, and Technical Leads in defining solutions for complex projects, including TMF, capabilities, and EDM impacts.
• Share domain and architecture knowledge within the Architect Community; teach frameworks, patterns, and data models to E2E designers and Technical Leads to ensure understanding and proper implementation.

Requirements:

• You have a University Degree with at least 8-year experience in solution architecture and data domain.
• Understand functional and non-functional architecture (TOGAF, TMF, ODA).
• Experience in Cloud technologies and large projects implementations.
• Data Vault modelling knowledge is a plus.
• Can explain technical complex matters to a variety of audiences and ensures meaning is understood.
• Is able to have an helicopter view on the domain architecture and deep dive in specific topics.
• Demonstrate a good level of autonomy in your domain to reach your objectives.
• Very good command of English; knowledge of French and Dutch is also desirable.

Our offer:

You will develop your full potential by working with highly skilled and passionate colleagues and through continuous training. You will have the opportunity to work on multiple cloud and AI projects simultaneously, gaining diverse experience and broadening your technical expertise across different topics.

Moreover, you can count on a highly competitive and versatile compensation (market competitive salary, company car or legal mobility budget, homeworking and net allowance, performance bonus, meal vouchers) and benefits package.