Pauwels Consulting
EN
Solution Architect
Antwerp
Digital - Architecture
Bachelor, Master
Work experience: 10+
Reference number: 91365

Description/Role:

As a Senior Solution Architect you will help build Telenet’s application landscape, working closely with the Product & Technology and Customer Operations circles during a critical initiative involving shared services and network integration. The consultant will bridge the gap until a permanent hire is onboarded and coach the new internal architect during transition.

Responsibilities:

  • Define end-to-end solution architecture for initiatives aligned with Telenet’s vision, guardrails and business objectives.
  • Translate business needs into solution designs, alternatives, and transformation roadmaps.
  • Document decisions, assumptions, and pro/con analyses for forums and stakeholders.
  • Engage in stakeholder management across multiple teams and tribes.
  • Provide guidance and coaching to the future internal architect.
  • Ensure compliance with architectural principles and long-term modernization goals.

What are we looking for?

Education & Languages
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT (or equivalent experience).
  • Fluent in English (mandatory).

Architecture Expertise

  • 10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture.
  • Strong knowledge of architectural and design principles:
  • Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
  • Microservices
  • SOLID
  • API-driven integration
  • Skilled in modelling techniques and notations: UML, BPMN, ArchiMate, C4 Model
  • Experience working in Agile and Lean Architecture environments.
  • Hands-on experience defining high-level solution designs (not low-level technical design).
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to coach, challenge, and guide architects and engineering teams.

    Nice-to-Have Skills

    • Dutch language skills.
    • Experience in telecom environments (BSS/OSS concepts, integration patterns).
    • Awareness of generative AI concepts and architectural implications.
    • Agile certifications (experience is more important than certification
  • What do we offer?

    Location: Mechelen (hybrid)

    Contract: Permanent or Freelance

    Duration: 01/01/2026 - 30/06/2026

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