About the role
We are looking for a Solution Architect to design innovative IT solutions and support presales activities for strategic projects. You will collaborate with internal experts, vendors, and clients to deliver high-quality architectures that meet business and technical needs.
Your responsibilities
- Presales & Client Engagement
- Support business development teams in defining solution strategies
- Participate in client meetings and presentations to showcase technical and business value
- Solution Design
- Create end-to-end architectures for custom development and integration projects
- Ensure scalability, security, and compliance in all solutions
- Proposal & Tender Management
- Prepare detailed technical proposals and contribute to commercial offers
- Manage public tender responses, ensuring compliance with regulations
- Vendor Collaboration
- Evaluate software products and negotiate terms with vendors
- Integrate third-party solutions into overall architecture
- Internal Coordination
- Work closely with competence centers to leverage expertise
- Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders
What we're looking for
- Technical Expertise
- Strong background in IT architecture and solution design
- Experience with custom development and system integration project
- Presales & Tendering
- Proven track record in presales support and proposal writing
- Familiarity with public sector procurement processes
- Vendor Management
- Skilled in evaluating and integrating third-party solutions
- Communication Skills
- Excellent presentation and stakeholder management abilities
- Analytical & Strategic Thinking
- Ability to translate client needs into practical, innovative solutions
Soft skills:
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Strong collaboration and leadership qualities
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Client-oriented mindset
Nice to have:
- Experience with multi-cloud environments
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (Togaf)
- Understanding of security and regulatory standards in public sector IT
Location: Brussels - Hybrid
Languages: ENG + FR or NL (public sector so it is a must)
