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Lead Architect

At customer site, Flexible, Hasselt
Architecture
Professional, Freelancer

Do you like to act as a trusted advisor to customers, ensuring full alignment between business objectives, the service and product portfolio, (technology) strategy, operational capabilities and delivery execution?

  • You lead the design and governance of complex end-to-end technology solutions across multiple domains and customers
  • You define and promote architecture principles, standards, best practices and reusable patterns
  • You support strategic customer engagements, workshops, roadmap discussions and large opportunities
  • You translate business and operational requirements into sustainable and scalable solution designs
  • You provide architectural oversight during project and service delivery execution
  • You identify, assess and mitigate technical risks, dependencies and architectural gaps
  • You drive alignment between architecture, engineering, operations, security and service management teams
  • You contribute to innovation, modernization, automation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • You mentor architects and senior technical profiles while supporting capability development within the organization
  • You contribute to organizational strategy, service evolution and technology direction
  • You act as a bridge between business strategy, customer requirements, technical capabilities and operational execution.

What you need to succeed:

  • You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
  • You bring a minimum of 6 years’ experience in an IT architecture role
  • You have strong expertise in enterprise and solution architecture, as well as governance, risk management and compliance
  • You are capable of translating complex IT landscapes into clear architectural roadmaps and target states
  • You have proven experience in modernization initiatives, digital transformation and large-scale delivery environments
  • You think strategically and conceptually at a high level
  • You are comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders (CIO/CDO/CTO level)
  • You possess strong influencing and negotiation skills within customer environments
  • You are an excellent communicator, facilitator and presenter.
  • You demonstrate a strong consulting mindset with a clear focus on customer value
  • You take ownership, show accountability and demonstrate mature decision-making
  • You have a natural inclination for coaching and mentoring others
  • You are fluent in both Dutch and English, written and spoken.

What are we offering:

  • You will be joining a true Top Employer
  • Year after year, Whitelane Research confirms *ºÚÁÏÉç’s position as a reliable and leading IT services partner. In 2026, we achieved first place in Security Services for the fourth consecutive year, and a shared second place in both Cloud & Infrastructure Services and Network & Connectivity
  • We ask a lot of (talents) from you. Fortunately, you also get a lot in return! Competence and character are essential to us, in addition to experience and ambitions. *ºÚÁÏÉç continuously invests in talent management so that every employee can realize their potential
  • We use a framework aimed at fair compensation, ensuring employees are paid based on their role, experience, and performance, regardless of gender or other non-job-related characteristics.  An electric car with charge card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an interesting group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the option to give your salary package your own accent thanks to our Flex Reward Plan
  • Flexible working hours and a nice work/life balance
  • A top team: in which new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, happy hours and an increasingly legendary company party are also part of this
  • Continuous learning: knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training. Knowledge sharing and learning are key! Depending on your own interests and initiatives, *ºÚÁÏÉç offers various horizontal and vertical career paths
  • We value sustainability by pursuing carbon neutrality with the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and heard
  • Would you like to join us as a freelancer? Then we offer you a market-conform daily rate and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.

Continuous learning via hackathons, innovation centers, events,...

Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.

Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.

Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently.

Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT.

*ºÚÁÏÉç proudly holds the Top Employer certificate.

Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.

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