Context & Objectives
Within the TCF Functions domain (Finance, HR, Facilities, Procurement, Communication, etc.), we are seeking an Architect to define and evolve the IT architecture landscape.
The role focuses on delivering architecture for Communication & Support Functions (CSF), including Marketing Communication, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and ALM-T Finance. The Architect will ensure alignment between business needs, IT solutions, and enterprise strategy, while contributing to modernization and simplification initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture Design & Strategy
- Define and design end-to-end architecture solutions across the Functions domain
- Contribute to and advise on projects, studies, and application evolution, covering both internal developments and packaged solutions
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture strategy and standards
- Define, document, and maintain reference architecture with a focus on simplification
Governance & Implementation
- Support and validate the implementation of architectural rules and decisions before and after production deployment
- Actively participate in architecture governance bodies and committees
- Ensure compliance with architecture principles, standards, and best practices
Communication & Stakeholder Alignment
- Communicate current and target architecture visions to stakeholders
- Align with business, IT, and project teams across domains
- Act as a key advisor and interface between technical teams and functional stakeholders
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Monitor technology trends and integrate relevant innovations into the enterprise architecture
- Contribute to continuous improvement of architecture practices and standards
Key Deliverables
- Project, application, and reference architectures
- IT architecture strategies and urbanization plans
- Application portfolio strategies
- Architecture diagrams (application maps, system landscapes, interfaces)
- Architectural studies and principles documentation
Scope
- Architecture ownership at domain, project, or enterprise level, depending on the assignment
Profile & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in architecture (enterprise, solution, or application)
- Strong experience in functional and technical architecture design
- Proven ability to work in complex enterprise environments
Technical Skills
Mandatory
- Strong knowledge of application, functional, and technical architecture
- Experience with architecture modeling and design
- Understanding of software development, infrastructure, networking, middleware, and cloud environments
- Experience in analysis and definition of application architectures
- Knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies
- Understanding of architecture governance and urbanization principles
Preferred
- Experience with enterprise modeling languages (e.g. Archimate)
- Experience in Support Functions domains (Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance ALM)
Agile Mindset
- Positive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset
- Continuous learning and knowledge sharing
- Focus on team success over individual performance
- Ability to adapt based on feedback and drive continuous improvement
- Willingness to contribute beyond primary responsibilities in cross-functional teams
Languages
- Dutch or French: fluent (with good knowledge of the other)
- English: fluent
Work Environment
- Location: Belgium (Functions domain scope)
- Work model: Hybrid (50% onsite / 50% remote)
- No travel required
Soft Skills
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
- Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented mindset
- Creative, innovative, and visionary thinking
- Team player with strong collaboration abilities
- Risk-aware and proactive
Join ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS and become an expert in IT comfort!
ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS is seeking to hire people passionate about IT not afraid to mix serious work and a bit of madness!
Opportunities are numerous. From bare applications development to of IT infrastructures management including conception, architecture and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS seeks mainly but not only consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts for example in cybersecurity or in Content Management System (CMS) (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested by innovation and having a keen sense of client relationship.
A very good command of English is essential, the capacity to speak French, German or Dutch is an asset.
Even though most of our positions require at least 3 years of experience, some are open to new starters.
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