Medior Solution Architect - Permanent

Location Belgium (hybrid – on-site presence by agreement)

Sector Financial Services

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Solution Architect guides the analysis, design and technical activities and artefacts throughout a project. He/she defines the solution architecture, taking into account existing standards and system requirements, and ensures a technical solution in line with the client’s requirements and with the Target Enterprise Architecture vision.

He/she provides the Project Manager with all the necessary data on analysis, design and development activities, and on architectural, technical and operational issues. The Solution Architect is end-to-end responsible for the definition and implementation of the solution, ensuring the right trade-off between the different requirements to deliver the best-possible solution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain the solution architecture through the Solution Architecture Document (SAD) and obtain its validation in the Architecture Review Board.

• Identify the technologies to be used for the project in collaboration with Application and Enterprise Architects.

• Recommend the development methodologies, frameworks and coding guidelines – considering architecture standards and the functional & non-functional business requirements – and ensure their use.

• Provide the overall design and structure of the application.

• Ensure the final solution respects the defined architecture.

• Identify software engineering tasks for the Project Manager.

• Coach and provide guidance to other technical team members (implementers & designers) and support them on more difficult tasks.

• Assist the Project Manager in estimating project costs and benefits for technical aspects.

• Work with testing staff to identify infrastructure requirements and the support needed.

• Ensure technical decisions are taken and documented.

• Maximise reuse of existing assets and guidelines within the scope of the project.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Solution Architecture 5 years Confirmed (required)

Sparx EA / ArchiMate 5 years Expert

ICT (broad technical background) 5 years Confirmed (required)

Financial Services domain 5 years Confirmed (required)

Communication 5 years Medior

Planning & Organisation 5 years Medior

Ability to work independently 5 years Medior