\u201cDigital to and from core\u201d is the DNA of Colruyt Group. We have been pioneering in adapting IT technologies from the advent of the IT revolution. Digital Transformation is core element to realize Colruyt Group Strategic Plan. Colruyt Group has invested significantly in setting up IT architecture and is considered to be one of the best in the European region. As an Enterprise Application Architect, you will be a key member of our architecture team, enable Colruyt Group to architect and realize mission critical applications. You will be collaborating with multiple stake holders involving Business, Project Managers, and Software Engineers. You will have an opportunity to work with culturally diversified group of individuals. You will be contributing to defining and embedding Service Operating Model, Making Agreements with Business, and establishing long term relationship with stake holders. We are looking for an individual with Passion, Innovation, Out of the box thinking to join our team.
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for making elaborate solution (application) architectures, designing complex mission critical applications. 2. Understand strategic objectives, Colruyt Group IT reference architecture, IT Ecosystem and propose relevant feasible IT solutions. 3. Communicate architecture to business, project managers, solution analysts, software engineers 4. Ensure application architecture is proposed and approved by Technology Review Board 5. Collaborate with Program/Project Managers to advise estimations, identify dependencies and create an implementable work package, project plan. 6. Do architecture impact analysis, technology assessments and propose solutions to ensure quality deliverables. 7. Define, implement and guard application architecture blueprint 8. Advise business to make right technology choices 9. Propose cost effective solutions without comprising functional and non-functional requirements. 10. Developing secured application, packaged solutions on cloud
Requirements
12+ years\u2019 experience in the IT industry and 3+ years in Enterprise Application Architecture space
Excellent knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure.
Experience in defining, steering and governing IT roadmaps in line with reference architecture.
Experience in assessing architectural choices and propose fit for purpose solutions. E.g Cost benefit analysis, SWOT Analysis
Excellent Analytical, conceptual thinking, out of box thinking skills
Experience in breaking down complex problems and propose simplified solutions.
Experience in architecting secured solutions, understanding and managing vulnerabilities- OAuth, ISAM, Open ID
A strong strategic and business mindset, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to balance the long-term (\u201cbig picture\u201d) and short-term implications of architectural decisions
Ability to navigate complex IT and business organizational structure to accomplish goals and gain buy-in
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presenting briefings to senior management, business stakeholders.
Experience in architecting J2EE applications is advantage.
Certification, Experience in TOGAF or any relevant architecture methodology is plus
Knowledge of Archimate, Mega is a plus
Good understanding of Cloud technologies is an advantage
Working with European organizations, especially in retail space is an advantage