Strategic Domain Architect: Corporate IT & AI

Elia Group; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with bonuses

Company car and mobility budget

iPhone and work laptop

Homeworking option

Energy bill discounts

Job summary

Elia Group is seeking a high‑impact Domain Architect to join our Central IT Architecture team in Brussels. You will own two domains—Corporate IT and AI—and translate business strategy into scalable, future‑proof architecture across the organization.

You will lead architecture vision, governance and portfolio optimization while ensuring security, compliance and lifecycle management. This role blends strategy with hands‑on execution in a hybrid Brussels + Berlin travel context.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT architecture, enterprise architecture or digital transformation roles.
• Proven experience designing and governing complex IT landscapes in large-scale organizations.
• Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks and modelling standards such as TOGAF and ArchiMate.
• Hands-on experience with Domain‑Driven Design (DDD), Event Storming and Agile Architecture.
• Solid understanding of Corporate domains such as HR, Finance, Procurement and Corporate Services.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders from executives to delivery teams.
• Experience balancing business value, cost, risk, security and long‑term sustainability in architecture decisions.
• Strong knowledge of AI architectures, governance and emerging tech including Generative AI, Agentic AI, RAG and Machine Learning.
• Fluent in Dutch or French with professional English; knowledge of the other national language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the domain architecture vision, roadmap and target landscape for Corporate IT and AI.
• Translate business needs and strategic objectives into scalable, future‑proof architecture solutions.
• Guide and govern technology decisions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and security requirements.
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to identify opportunities that create long‑term value.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide expert advice on complex technology, data and integration challenges.
• Drive portfolio optimization by promoting application rationalization, platform reuse and sustainable technology choices.
• Ensure solutions can evolve throughout their lifecycle, from design to operation and retirement.
• Collaborate with data, platform and solution architects to ensure seamless integration and high‑quality data management.
• Embed resilience, security, compliance and risk management into architectural decisions from the outset.
• Shape and govern Elia’s AI ecosystem, enabling responsible adoption of AI solutions that accelerate innovation and business value.

Skills

Stakeholder management

TOGAF

ArchiMate

Domain‑Driven Design (DDD)

Event Storming

Agile Architecture

AI architectures

Generative AI

RAG

English proficiency

Dutch/French language

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent

Tools

ArchiMate tooling

Job description

Elia Group is seeking a high‑impact Domain Architect to join our Central IT Architecture team in Brussels. You will own two domains—Corporate IT and AI—and translate business strategy into scalable, future‑proof architecture across the organization.

You will lead architecture vision, governance and portfolio optimization while ensuring security, compliance and lifecycle management. This role blends strategy with hands‑on execution in a hybrid Brussels + Berlin travel context.