Solution & Application Architect - DEVOPS JP053995

Cloud & Solution Architect / Tech Lead (Hybrid Role)

Context

We are supporting a large-scale digital transformation program within a complex IT landscape combining legacy systems and modern cloud-native platforms. The environment includes critical business applications in regulated domains (financial processing, compliance, and case management).

The organization is modernizing its architecture by reducing technical debt, adopting cloud and hybrid solutions, and strengthening security and regulatory compliance (including EU NIS2 requirements).

The role combines architecture (±20%) and hands-on technical leadership / DevOps & development (±80%).

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Development Support

• Guide development teams on architecture, integration, scalability, and performance.
• Support implementation of microservices, APIs, and event-driven solutions.
• Lead or validate Proof of Concepts.
• Act as escalation point for complex technical challenges.

2. Architecture & Design

• Design and evolve cloud and hybrid architectures (AWS / Azure / GCP).
• Translate enterprise architecture principles into concrete technical solutions.
• Ensure alignment between application, data, and integration architecture.
• Drive maintainable, scalable, and modular system design.

3. DevOps & Cloud Engineering

• Promote and support cloud-native practices and containerized deployments (OpenShift).
• Improve CI/CD, automation, and operational reliability.
• Ensure high availability and resilience of systems.

4. Security & Compliance

• Apply security-by-design principles across solutions.
• Implement IAM, encryption, and secure network segmentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (including NIS2).
• Promote secure coding and auditability practices.

5. Governance & Collaboration

• Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to standards.
• Document architectural decisions and ensure traceability.
• Bridge communication between business, development, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Support knowledge sharing and team upskilling.

Technical Profile

• 10+ years in IT architecture and complex enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Solid background in Java (Spring Boot, microservices, API/event-driven architecture).
• Experience with OpenShift / Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g. MySQL) and data modeling.
• Experience with integration patterns (REST, messaging, event streaming).
• Understanding of high availability and resilient architectures.
• Knowledge of security standards and regulatory compliance (NIS2 is a plus).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Clear and structured communication skills.
• Ability to lead without formal authority.
• Bridge builder between technical and business stakeholders.
• Proactive, autonomous, and quality-driven.

Languages

• Fluent in French, Dutch, and English.

Work Setup

• Hybrid working model (approx. 2 days onsite / 3 days remote).
• Freelance or permanent (via staffing/detachment model).