Solution Architect

Yechte Consulting Ltd; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yechte Consulting Ltd is seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to translate complex requirements into robust architectural designs. You will align business needs with technical strategies, decomposing capabilities into building blocks and patterns for modern architectures.

You will collaborate across Product, Architecture and Delivery teams, ensuring governance and ADR/ATAM practices are followed while guiding stakeholders in agile environments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a Solution Architect role.
• Experience designing/adapting technical solutions for complex business challenges.
• Autonomous work style with proactive stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of application architecture and integration design.
• Experience applying ArchiMate, TOGAF, ATAM, CBAM.
• DDD principles and modern architectural paradigms (microservices, event-driven).
• Experience with reference architectures, architectural patterns, Solution Building Blocks.
• Governance participation: Design Boards, ADR, ATAM; ADR familiarity.
• Proficient in ArchiMate modelling languages.
• Bridge between Product, Architecture and Delivery teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement; Agile-friendly.

Responsabilités

• Analyse and translate requirements into architectural solutions.
• Identify constraints to align with business and technical needs.
• Decompose capabilities into Solution Building Blocks and patterns.
• Design solutions supporting application modernization.
• Act as link between Product, Architecture and Delivery teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define suitable solutions.
• Develop designs aligned with Architecture Vision and standards.
• Provide designs based on experience in architecture, integration and platforms.
• Apply patterns including DDD, microservices, event-driven architectures.
• Participate in governance and design lifecycle activities (ADRs, ATAM).
• Facilitate discussions with visual modelling for decision-making.
• Document architectural decisions and governance alignment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement with new technologies.

Connaissances

Solution Architect

Architecture design

Archimate

TOGAF

ATAM

CBAM

DDD

Microservices

Event-driven

ADR

Archimate modelling

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Outils

Sparx EA

Description du poste

Job Responsibilities

Analyse and translate functional, non-functional, and technical requirements into appropriate architectural solutions.

Identify and analyse constraints to ensure solutions are aligned with business and technical needs.

Decompose business capabilities into relevant Solution Building Blocks, using appropriate architectural styles and patterns based on reference architectures.

Design and adapt technical solutions that address business challenges while supporting the modernization of the application landscape.

Act as the key link between Product, Architecture, and Delivery teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment across stakeholders.

Work closely with business stakeholders, IT stakeholders, and subject matter experts to understand requirements and define suitable solutions.

Participate actively in the delivery team and ensure that solutions are implemented in accordance with the approved architecture and design.

Develop architecture designs in line with the organisation’s Architecture Vision, standards, principles, and guidelines.

Provide solution designs based on experience in application architecture, integration design, and available technology platforms and tools.

Apply appropriate architectural patterns and modern architecture principles, including Domain-Driven Design, microservices, and event-driven architectures.

Participate in architecture governance and design lifecycle activities, including Design Boards, Architecture Decision Records (ADR), and Architecture Trade-off Analysis Method (ATAM).

Facilitate architectural discussions and use visual modelling/whiteboarding techniques to support decision-making and stakeholder alignment.

Ensure architectural decisions are clearly documented and aligned with established governance structures.

Contribute to continuous improvement by learning from previous experiences, sharing knowledge, and embracing new technologies and architectural approaches.

Must Have Skills

At least 6 years of relevant experience in a Solution Architect role.

Strong experience designing and adapting technical solutions to address complex business challenges.

Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and engage effectively with stakeholders at all organisational levels.

Strong understanding of application architecture and integration design.

Practical experience applying architecture standards and methodologies such as ArchiMate, TOGAF, ATAM, and CBAM.

Strong understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles.

Practical knowledge of modern architectural paradigms including microservices and event-driven architectures.

Experience working with reference architectures, architectural patterns, and Solution Building Blocks.

Experience participating in architecture governance, Design Boards, and architectural decision-making processes.

Familiarity with Architecture Decision Records (ADR) and architectural trade-off analysis.

Familiarity with ArchiMate and architecture modelling languages.

Experience with Sparx Enterprise Architect or equivalent architecture modelling tools is a strong plus.

Ability to act as a bridge between Product, Architecture, and Delivery teams.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to work effectively within an Agile environment.

Good level of English and Dutch and/or French is required.

Strong team-oriented mindset, openness to feedback, and willingness to share knowledge.

Results-oriented approach with the ability to turn architectural decisions into practical solutions.

Nice to have

Experience with GIS solutions, particularly ArcGIS.

Experience in Asset Management.

Experience working in an Agile environment.

Knowledge of the Energy and Utilities sector.

Experience working with complex transformation or application-modernisation initiatives.

Strong interest in emerging technologies and modern architectural approaches.

Excellent presentation, facilitation, whiteboarding, and communication skills.

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts.

What's great in the job?

Work on an interesting and impactful project within the energy sector.

Contribute to innovation and the energy transition through modern technology and architecture.

Work on challenging transformation initiatives involving application modernisation and architectural evolution.

Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team that values knowledge sharing and innovation.

Work closely with business, IT, architecture, product, and delivery stakeholders.

Opportunity to broaden your expertise in modern architecture, integration, microservices, event-driven systems, and domain-driven design.

Develop your skills while contributing to technologies that support a more sustainable energy future.

Join a workplace that places strong emphasis on well-being, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.