Banking Sector
Mission Context
Our client in the Banking Sector is seeking an Enterprise Architect to ensure the coherence and sustainability of IT solutions within the Channels Enterprises (CCE-E) domain. The role focuses on the Authorization (electronic signature product) and Credits (instant credit enterprise product) domains.
The Enterprise Architect aligns IT solutions with the enterprise strategy, technology evolution, and internal and external constraints (risk, cost, timing). This is done in line with architectural best practices, rules, and principles.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Business and IT stakeholders to define and validate technical and functional solutions.
Capture business needs and document technical and functional requirements.
Design solution architecture aligned with the company's strategy and standards.
Apply Enterprise Data Modelling expertise to design secure APIs supporting digital transformation projects.
Ensure compliance with architectural best practices and principles.
Function Description
Core Activities
Participate in and provide guidance on studies, projects, and assets related to architectural evolution.
Ensure architectural rules and decisions are implemented and maintained.
Define, document, and update the reference architecture with a focus on simplification.
Actively contribute to architectural committees.
Communicate current and target architecture, along with best practices and guidelines.
Stay updated with technological advancements and integrate them into the architecture where relevant.
Deliverables
Project, asset, and reference architecture documentation.
IT architecture strategy, urbanization, and blueprints.
Application diagrams, system maps, service and technical interfaces.
Architectural studies, rules, and principles.
Scope of Work
Primary focus: Authorization and Credits within Channels Enterprises.
Broader involvement in enterprise-wide architecture initiatives.
Agile Requirements
The Enterprise Architect is expected to have an Agile mindset, which includes:
A positive and pragmatic approach.
A thirst for knowledge, embracing continuous learning and adaptation.
A team success mindset, prioritizing collective achievement over individual efforts.
A growth mindset, where feedback is used for continuous improvement.
A cross-functional approach, contributing beyond primary responsibilities to support Agile teams in achieving sprint goals.
Language Requirements
Dutch or French: Fluent in one language with basic understanding of the other.
English: Fluent.
Telework Expectations
50% on-site, 50% remote.
Required Experience & Knowledge
Technical Experience
Mandatory:
Strong expertise in functional, technical, and application architecture.
Knowledge of architectural urbanization principles.
Experience in architectural modeling and API design.
Proven ability in analyzing and defining application architectures.
Preferred:
Experience with Enterprise Modeling Languages (e.g., Archimate, TOGAF).
Business Experience
Preferred:
Knowledge of eIDAS regulations.
Soft Skills
Strong team player and communicator.
Excellent networking and negotiation skills.
Analytical and detail-oriented.
Creative, innovative, and visionary.
Risk-aware approach.
