Solutions Architect

Sloka IT Solutions; Brussel; Hybride; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sloka IT Solutions in Brussels seeks a senior Lead Solution Architect / Technical Lead to define and drive end-to-end architecture for large, transversal IT initiatives. The role blends enterprise architecture with hands-on engineering across mainframe, cloud, APIs, and data technologies.

You will lead architecture from inception through deployment, collaborating with requirement owners, domain architects and IT engineers, while staying aligned with enterprise standards and delivering pragmatic,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT experience.
• Lead Solution Architect on large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong mix of enterprise/solution architecture and hands-on delivery.
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud, APIs, integration and data technologies.

Responsabilités

• Own end-to-end architecture solutions covering functional and non-functional requirements.
• Lead architecture from inception to deployment across multiple teams and locations.
• Bridge Enterprise Architecture with engineering teams and ensure alignment with standards.
• Drive decisions across complex systems and contribute to patterns and roadmaps.
• Provide pragmatic recommendations while enabling deep-dives into implementation.
• Support domain target architectures and technology roadmaps.
• Operate with hands-on delivery background rather than governance-only.

Connaissances

Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

Hands-on Engineering

Java / .NET

Azure Cloud

APIs & Integration

Data Technologies

Systems Analysis

Autonomous Working

Outils

Kafka

Windows/.NET

Description du poste

Role: Lead Solution Architect / Technical Lead

Experience: 15+ years of IT experience

Work Mode: Hybrid

Start Date: 31 October 2026

Duration: 6 months (+ extendable)

Role Summary:

We are looking for a senior Lead Solution Architect / Technical Lead to define and drive end-to-end architecture for large, transversal IT initiatives. The role requires a strong combination of enterprise/solution architecture and hands-on engineering experience across mainframe, modern application stacks, cloud, APIs, integration, and data technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the definition and realization of end-to-end architecture solutions covering functional, non-functional, security and resilience requirements.
• Lead architecture from inception through deployment, working with Requirement Owners, Domain Architects, IT engineers and application authorities.
• Act as the bridge between Enterprise Architecture and engineering teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and domain target architecture.
• Drive architecture decisions across complex systems, functions, locations and organizations.
• Contribute to solution patterns, reusable building blocks, reference architectures and software-engineering practices.
• Contribute to domain target architectures and technology roadmaps.
• Provide pragmatic architectural recommendations while also being able to deep-dive into implementation challenges.
• Minimum 15 years of IT industry experience.
• Proven Lead Solution Architect experience on large-scale transformation programs, ideally €10M+ initiatives.
• Experience designing and deploying critical transactional systems in large, complex organizations.
• Strong experience in either Java or Windows/.NET development stacks.
• Good knowledge of Azure Cloud, APIs, integration mechanisms and data technologies.
• Strong architecture and systems-analysis skills across multiple technology domains.
• Ability to work autonomously and translate complex problems into pragmatic, actionable solutions.
• Strong hands-on engineering/delivery background rather than purely governance-focused architecture experience.

Strong Advantages:

• Financial Services / Capital Markets experience and understanding of the regulatory environment.
• Azure/private-cloud architecture experience.
• Event-driven architecture and Kafka.
• Experience creating reference architectures, architecture positioning papers and technology roadmaps.