Solution Architect

Who are we?

 

As a division of Fednot, the service unit ICT develops high quality and innovative solutions that support notaries in their digital transformation journey and to improve the overall user experience of the notaries and their customers.

FedNot serves more than 1000 notary offices.

The solutions are based on state-of-the art technologies in the domains of automation, artificial intelligence, cloud, security and UX design.

 

PERMANENT POSITION - We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect.

 

About the Role:

 

Are you passionate about designing cutting-edge IT solutions that are scalable, secure, and future-proof? Do you thrive on translating business needs into robust architectural designs? If so, we have the perfect challenge for you!

 

As a Solution Architect, you will be at the forefront of shaping our technology landscape, ensuring consistency, innovation, and seamless integration. You will work cross-functionally with developers, analysts, infrastructure teams, and project managers to design best-in-class solutions that drive business success.

 

Your Impact & Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Solution Architecture Design – Define and document solution architecture (functional, technical, security, integration, etc.) ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Define & Promote Architectural Standards – Establish long-term technology roadmaps and enforce best practices across teams.
• Guide Implementation – Oversee the execution of solution designs, ensuring compliance with defined architectures and technology choices.
• Drive Innovation – Stay ahead of technology trends and introduce best practices in software development and IT infrastructure.
• Collaboration & Leadership – Work closely with developers, analysts, infrastructure architects, and security experts to ensure seamless project execution.
• Strategic Decision-Making – Provide technical recommendations to project managers and senior leadership, influencing key IT strategies.

What Success Looks Like:

• Act as a trusted expert and mentor within the organization.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to architecture decision-making.
• Take ownership of critical projects and external collaborations.
• Establish a deep understanding of the company’s applications and architecture methodology within the first 3 months.

 What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Master’s degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 10+ years in IT (Developer, Analyst, IT Project Manager, or Architect).
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of software development practices, IT architecture, and technology trends.
• Languages: Fluent in either French or Dutch (with at least passive knowledge of the other), and proficient in English (written).
• Tools & Processes: Experience with Project Management Processes, Enterprise Architect, Confluence.
•  Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

We offer...

• Homeworking: (hybrid) 2d/week in the office (2min. away from the Train Station of Brussels Central) and 3d/w from home.
• Challenging and stimulating work environment, using the latest technologies;
• Fostering a creative, autonomous and open atmosphere, within a growing and economical stable sector;
• Room for future personal development and creativity;
• Competitive salary package, extralegal advantages, insurance coverage, car, bonus and net allowance, public transport, luncheon vouchers.

Where to find us?

 

We’re located right in the center of Brussels. The Metro Station is right by the corner and the Central Train Station is just two blocks away.

 

Where are you going to work?

 

Hybrid: In the office (40%) & Homeworking (60%).

 

If you apply with us, your CV and motivation letter, which include identification details, details related to the profession and academic curriculum, will be kept in our database for 3 years for reasons of justified interest (e.g. contacting us for a new job). These data will not be exchanged with third parties, unless there is a legal obligation to do so. You can always exercise all rights included in the GDPR in particular, right to access and information, right to data erasure, right to limitation of processing, right to rectification, right to objection and right to lodge a complaint with the supervising authority, by contacting info@privanot.be. We ensure that all your personal data are treated in accordance with the applicable privacy legislation.

The job

Given an increasing demand for digital solutions, we are looking for a Solutions Architect that is responsible for the architectural aspects of solutions for notaries and citizens that are designed-built-delivered within a specific business domain. You will be part of an agile team with full product lifecycle responsibility and you will work in close collaboration with the product owners, agile coach and the DevOps teams in your domain. Together with your team members you are committed and proud to deliver the best solutions for your customers.



You are responsible to

· Define the technology roadmap of your products – in close collaboration with the DevOps teams – and make sure that those roadmaps are aligned with the long-term architectural view defined by the architecture chapter.

· Challenge existing products and propose enhancements/refactoring to meet the latest architectural guidelines (technical, technological, infrastructure, integration, security…)

· Communicate and champion the architectural and technical vision for your products in the various organizational fora (e.g. chapter meetings, QBR/PI-planning sessions, grooming sessions, ....)

· Be a guardian for the information and domain architecture within your business domain, using domain-driven design principles, patterns, and techniques.

· Support the DevOps teams in realizing the architectural vision and roadmap

· Align business and technical needs for your products and the solutions that you design

· Create and maintain the solution design of your team’s products. Design composition/de-composition of your solutions in/from components/services/products.

· Be a custodian of “Quality by design” using design techniques based on quality attributes (non-functional requirements)

· Actively manage the technical debt of the products/solutions in your business domain

· Ensure that solutions implemented by the DevOps teams reflect your architectural requirements.

· Actively participate in the Architecture Chapter working, in which the architectural principles and roadmaps are defined and evangelize that long term architectural view throughout the organization

· Ensure that the architectural epics are prioritized in the domain and chapter backlogs and that the architecture decision records (ADR) are logged.



You have / are

· A Master degree in IT or Computer Science or have a related experience

· Proven experience (min 5 Yr) in solution architecture, information modeling, design by quality attributes (e.g. security, performance, resilience, .. ), building integration and distributed solutions, and scaled agile development methodologies.

· A good background of the following : full stack development technologies, cloud native architecture, Java/Spring application development, Cloud platforms (GCP preferably), REST API’s, CI/CD tooling

· Change agent

· A dynamic, excellent communicator, able to align all different stakeholders and take the lead in discussions/decisions

· Professional proficiency of IT-related English and good understanding of Dutch or French

· Comfortable to work in self organizing teams with result accountability

· Open minded to new ideas

· Pro-active, autonomous and a flexible thinker with a “can do” mindset



Where are you going to work?

1000 Brussels (40%) & Homeworking (60%), hybrid & flexible!



We offer

· a challenging, innovative and fun work environment with high ethical standards

· a job with positive impact on critical moments of a person’s life (e.g. birth, marriage, ..)

· an opportunity to work with state-of-the art technologies and experienced colleagues

· training opportunities to learn and grow

· an autonomous and open atmosphere, within a growing and economical stable sector

· the opportunity for personal growth and career development

· a healthy work-life balance

· a competitive salary package, extralegal advantages, insurance coverage, car, bonus and net allowance, public transport, luncheon vouchers. Furthermore we have a canteen at our disposal, and we offer free soft drinks and fruit.



Where to find us?

We are settled in bright new offices within the Marquis building. We’re located right in the center of Brussels, next to the Saint Michel & Gudule Cathedral. The Metro Station is right by the corner and the Central Train Station is just two blocks away.