Solution Architect (French / Dutch Speaking) - Brussels, Belgium

Cento have a new opportunity for a Solution Architect (French or Dutch Speaking) based in Brussels (Starting ASAP). Description Our Brussels-based client is urgently looking for a French or Dutch speaking Lead Solutions Architect whose experience has a strong emphasis on applications, data and a thorough understanding of business and enterprise architecture. The Solution Architect works in a close tandem with Enterprise Architecture Capabilities and Project Managers. • Design optimal solution architectures that support the business. • Organize work internally in accordance with solution architectures, in close collaboration with project managers: manage the tasks, monitor and control project progress. • Responsible to design an in depth strategic roadmap for the different phases of the project(s). • Responsible for the overall quality of the solutions (implementation and/or customization). • Working within the development team and reporting to the project manager. • Crafting the right architecture to solve the problem at hand is only part of architects’ responsibilities. The architect must also: • Act as the emissary of solution architectures. • Make sure that the right modelling is being done, to know that qualities like performance are going to be met. • Identify and interact with stakeholders to make sure their needs are being met. • Make sure that the architecture is not only the right one for operations, but also for deployment and sustainment. • Maintain morale, both within the team, and externally as well. The latter is done by providing a sound design, when needed, and providing good presentations and materials to let everyone know the organization is on the right track. • Manage risk identification and risk mitigation strategies associated with the architecture. Profile • Customer-focused in every aspect of the job. • Able to work independently and collaboratively. • Respectful of deadlines. • Creative and analytical. • Willing to continue to learn and pick up new information quickly. • Proactive management style and leadership potential. Extra • A proven track record of at least eight years in IT within a large organization of which at least five as a solution architect. • Very good knowledge of IT market trends and following technology evolutions. • Familiar with converting and analyzing complex functional and non-functional requirements and able to make other complex technical information understandable. For more information on this role, please contact Stephane Londeix on +44(0)(Apply online only)