Enterprise Architect

Function

We're seeking a talented consultant to join our client's team, who will play a crucial role in defining and maintaining the overarching vision of the information system to ensure alignment with business needs, security, and scalability.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that the information system aligns with business objectives and the long-term vision of the organization in coordination with IT strategy and demand management.
• Translating business challenges into technological capabilities and developing a prioritized roadmap of initiatives based on value and risk.
• Guaranteeing consistency between IT projects and overall strategy to optimize investments.
• Overseeing integration of new solutions into the existing technical and user architecture.
• Supporting development teams by providing insights into the architectural workings of products and services.
• Documenting processes and procedures related to global IT architecture to ensure the operational continuity of the developed solutions.
• Collaborating with Team Leaders during the deployment phase, addressing specific functional and technical queries.
• Actively participating in various processes related to the activity such as drafting specifications, solution evaluations, and activity alignment with budget and timelines.

Profile of the Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate possesses:

• Expertise in API Management and contracts (REST/SOAP, OpenAPI, Swagger, JSON).
• Deep knowledge in Application Architecture and Integration (SOA, Microservices, ESB, Web Services).
• Extensive experience in Enterprise Architecture and IT Governance (TOGAF, COBIT).
• Proficiency in Cloud and Hybrid Architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong background in DevOps and delivery pipelines (Git, Jenkins, CI/CD).
• Familiarity with Data and Technical Platforms (MySQL, middleware, ETL).
• Skills in Modeling and Urbanization of Information Systems (UML, BPMN, ArchiMate).
• Understanding of Security and Compliance (ISO 27001, security by design).
• Experience with transformation of legacy systems (migration, modernization).

Fluency in English and Dutch is required, along with a strong command of French.

Additional Requirements

The candidate should be equipped to respond to several key questions relating to their expertise, such as:

• Do you have a COBIT certification?
• How do you align IT architecture with business objectives?
• Can you describe an extensive architecture transformation project you have led?
• What strategies do you implement to enforce effective architecture governance?
• How do you ensure architecture scalability, resilience, and security?