Solution Architect / Technical Leader

ThoughtLabs Belgium; Strasbourg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ThoughtLabs Belgium is seeking a Solution Architect / Technical Leader in Strasbourg, France. The role requires extensive expertise in solution architecture, design, modelling, and governance, with hands-on experience in architecture modelling tools such as Sparx EA.

You will lead technical initiatives across data and applications domains in an international setting. Minimum 7 years in technology or applications/ services architecture, TOGAF Practitioner certification, and strong communication

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional experience in Technology Architecture or Applications/Services Architecture.
• Understanding of architecture governance and modelling standards.
• Experience with Agile software development environments.

Skills

Solution architecture

Architecture governance

Agile development

Education

TOGAF Practitioner certification

Tools

Sparx EA

Job description

The Solution Architect / Technical Leader shall demonstrate the following technical knowledge, professional skills and competencies:

Architecture and Solution Design

Excellent knowledge of solution architecture, technical design, architecture modelling and project management principles.

development, cloud infrastructure and/or data-related projects.

Hands‑on experience administering, configuring, customising and using architecture modelling and design tools, such as Sparx Enterprise Architect (Sparx EA).

Proven capability to perform at least one of the following architectural roles:

• Data Architect
• Applications/Services Architect

Strong understanding of architecture governance, technical documentation, modelling standards and solution design practices.

Software Engineering and IT Infrastructure

Excellent knowledge of key IT domains, including:

• Software engineering and application development
• IT security
• Systems and network management
• Transaction processing
• Location and directory services
• International operations
• Data interchange and data management
• Graphics and image processing
• Operating system services
• Network services and communications infrastructure

Professional experience in software development.

Experience with on‑premises infrastructure, virtualisation technologies and cloud‑based infrastructure and services.

Knowledge of cloud service models, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS).

Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, infrastructure integration and cloudbased

Technologies and Development Methodologies

Experience working in Agile software development environments.

Experience and knowledge of the following technologies:

• OpenShift Container Platform (OCP)

Knowledge of security best practices, security tools and secure architecture

Ability to assess technology alternatives and propose solutions supporting performance, reliability, maintainability and scalability.

Communication and Professional Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong ability to prepare, structure, document and present technical specifications, architecture models and solution proposals.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Capability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical activities across different architectural and technological domains.

Experience and willingness to work effectively in an international and

Additional Advantageous Knowledge

Knowledge of biometric systems, biometric technologies or biometric‑related applications is considered an asset.

3. Minimum Professional Experience and Certification

Candidates must demonstrate compliance with the following mandatory requirements:

At least 7 years of professional experience in one or more of the following

• Technology Architecture
• Applications/Services Architecture

TOGAF Practitioner certification or equivalent.

The professional experience must demonstrate the candidate's ability to design, develop and maintain architecture solutions within complex IT environments, applying relevant architecture methodologies, technical standards and modelling