Excited to work on a project for a key player in the energy landscape? The Belgian, German and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that the organization plays a crucial role in this? As part of a European transmission system operator, the organization ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in both countries. Side-by-side with other Contingent Workers and internal staff, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.
Mission context
For the Solution Architecture function within the IT Architecture department, the organization needs a qualified and dedicated Solution Architect. A key aspect in the mission of the Solution Architect is to ensure the organization optimizes its IT infrastructure and Application Landscape — and to do that, we need a qualified and dedicated solution architect. Ideal candidates excel at designing or adapting technical solutions to address business challenges while simultaneously modernizing the application landscape. The solution architect will be deeply involved in transformation initiatives in the (Electrical) Assets domain, regularly interacting with business and IT stakeholders, and subject matter experts.
As a member of the IT architecture department, the Solution Architect will:
- Adopt and analyze constraints, non-functional and functional requirements.
- Conduct appropriate decomposition within the specifics of the business capability resulting in relevant Solution Building Blocks using recommended Architectural styles and patterns (based on Reference Architectures)
- Serve as the key link aligning all relevant stakeholders in the Product Organization, the Architecture team as well as the delivery team.
- Be part of the delivery team as such ensuring solution delivery in accordance with the design.
- Deliver Architecture Designs in accordance with the organization’s Architecture Vision, standards and guidelines.
- Provide designs following your experience in integration design, application architecture, and available tools.
- In the design lifecycle, following the governance structures (Design Boards) for gating and decision making (using techniques such as: ADR, ATAM)
Requirements:
The consultant must meet the following requirements:
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in the position of Solution Architecture
- Able to work autonomously and take initiative for engaging with people at all levels
- Is result oriented.
- Have an Agile mindset, working experience in an Agile environment is a plus.
- Experience in GIS solutions, especially based on ArcGIS, is a plus.
- Experience in Asset Management is a plus.
- Experienced in applying IT Standards, such as ArchiMate, TOGAF, ATAM, CBAM
- Able to work in a team and is always open for feedback from his/her peers.
- Familiar with Architecture Modeling Languages such as Archimate. An experience with Sparx Enterprise Architect is a big plus.
- Familiar with the principles of Domain Driven Design (DDD), and the principles, opportunities, and challenges of modern architectural paradigms such as microservices and event driven architectures. And knows how to apply them.
- Always keen to learn new things, share your knowledge, embrace change and learn from past experiences. Drawing on a whiteboard to facilitate a debate comes natural to you.
- Good level of Dutch and/or French and English is required.
Additional information:
- Location: Working location will be in Brussels Empereur and Elia Schaarbeek
- Onsite presence: By default, a physical presence on site is required for 2 days per week.
- Work regime: 100%
- Important: if the consultant will work in Belgium, for non-EU candidates, please present candidates who comply with the following criteria:
- Possess a work permit allowing the individual to work in Belgium.
- Hold a valid residence permit confirming the right of residence in Belgium.
- Please note that the local conditions apply depending on where the PO will be created.
- Please note that the organization at all times need to maintain the flexibility to switch location of PO. In case of a change, the local tender process must be respected.
What makes this mission attractive?
- An interesting project at the reference within the energy sector: the organization encourages innovation and collaboration. Within the company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to demonstrate your skills and develop further your competences within this project.
- Focus on well-being at work: maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
- A diverse team of co-workers: the organization puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.
We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!