Lead System Architect

Activities

• Develop, implement and execute processes for the definition, maintenance and conformance management of the system architecture;
• Update and oversee the key system architecture deliverables;
• set up and maintain contacts with business units to understand business activities, drivers, and requirements; consider solution strategies and alternatives for possible implementation, and establish appropriate information system programs;
• Provide architectural leadership in the resolution of inter-program and inter-project issues and advice management, business areas, etc., in particular on business and information integration strategies;
• Create awareness, promote and communicate the system architecture within the “Technology” division and other business units;
• Lead and coordinate all system architecture activities with the business, IT architects, IT experts, etc.;
• Develop and coordinate architecture roadmaps and plans;
• Continuously research and assess new analysis approaches for potential use, and provide recommendations and subject matter expertise regarding trends, technology, tools and services;
• Check compliance within the system architecture and reinforce adherence to standards, policies, procedures, etc.;
• Perform any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Qualification

• Completed university studies of 4 years (Master’s degree) in a relevant domain (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology);
• System Architect credentials such as TOGAF, Open CA, ArchiMate, etc. would be advantage;
• A minimum of 10 years’ of relevant system architecture experience to perform the advertised tasks;
• Experience in using System Architecture frameworks;
• Experience in developing methods and techniques for modelling technologies;
• Experience in mapping business strategy to information strategy;
• Relevant experience acquired in the aviation or air transport industry would be considered an advantage;
• IT awareness and impact;
• Communication: Adapts communication to different situations and audiences;
• Strategic focus: Aligns action to strategy;
• Analytical skills: Applies methodical approach to complex information;
• Problem Solving: Anticipates and solves business issues;
• Customer focus: Adapts services to respond to customer needs;
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment;
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the client, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach;

Required tools

• Sparx EA
• Gitlab
• Git
• Bitbucket
• Jenkins
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Nexus
• JUNIT
• NeoLoad
• Sonarqube
• Maven
• GNAT
• Openshift
• Selenium
• JMeter

Summary of mandatory requirements

• Experience: Master’s degree in Computer Science or IT + Minimum 10 years of relevant system architecture experience to perform the advertised tasks
• Languages: English MANDATORY
• Start: This is a freelance position. We are looking for freelancers that are able to start ASAP

Location

Brussels, Belgium (on-site work)