Lead Platform Architect – Enterprise ERP Platform
Brussels-Capital
Digital - Architecture
Master
Work experience: 10+
Reference number: 92544

Join a forward-thinking environment devoted to developing a top-notch ERP platform. You will play a vital role in shaping the technical foundation within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to transformative projects that impact various stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate is a dedicated Lead Platform Architect with a blend of visionary insight, technical depth, and practical experience. If you possess a strong ability to influence decision-making and inspire others to adhere to high standards in architecture and development, you may be the perfect fit.

  • You design a future-oriented platform architecture while considering functional and non-functional requirements.
  • You establish technology choices, architecture principles, standards, and guidelines.
  • You identify and manage risks, dependencies, performance, and scalability challenges.
  • You evaluate and introduce new technologies, including conducting POCs for feasibility and impact assessments.
  • You translate functional and non-functional requirements into technical specifications and designs that meet business needs.
  • You ensure security, performance, availability, and maintainability across the platform.
  • You provide technical leadership to a team of 10–15 developers, guiding and inspiring them towards high-quality standards.

What are we looking for?

  • You hold a Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
  • You have at least 10 years of relevant experience in software development and leadership roles.
  • Strong experience designing and implementing highly available, scalable cloud solutions
  • Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures (microservices, containerization, serverless)
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
  • Strong background in .NET and the Microsoft ecosystem
  • Solid expertise in Docker and managed Kubernetes environments
  • Experience designing API-driven architectures and modern integration patterns (REST, JSON, messaging)
  • Strong understanding of application architecture, code structure, and architectural quality governance
  • You are proficient in English and knowledgeable in Dutch.

Nice-to-Have / Differentiators

  • Experience with event-driven architectures, event sourcing (e.g. Marten)
  • Knowledge of GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, MassTransit
  • Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
  • Experience with Azure Infrastructure as Code, governance, and security
  • Azure architecture and/or DevOps certifications
  • Affinity with and interest in open-source ecosystems

What do we offer?

Location: Brussels (City Center)

Work regime: Full-time

Remote work: Hybrid

Contract: Freelance or Permanent

Kenneth Van Cleynenbreugel
Business & Talent Consultant
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