Solution Architect

(Note: This job posting is only open to resident in Belgium , native Dutch or French . If this is not the case, please have a look at our other job postings instead!). We are looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect to drive end-to-end solution design within a complex regulated Belgian energy market environment. In this role, you translate business and functional requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, delivery roadmaps, and operational models. You act as the key link between business stakeholders, architecture governance, delivery teams, suppliers, and operations, ensuring design quality, consistency, and continuous improvement across the full solution lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design • Define end-to-end solution architectures aligned with business objectives • Translate functional and non-functional requirements into scalable designs • Ensure alignment with architecture principles (modularity, scalability, integration) Technology & Strategy • Guide technology choices in a cloud-first environment (e.g. Azure) • Promote modern architecture patterns (APIs, microservices, event-driven) • Contribute to architecture roadmaps and long-term evolution Delivery & Collaboration • Collaborate with business, product teams, and developers • Guide implementation and support transition to operations Required Skills & Experience Education & Certifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or TOGAF Foundation • Additional certifications are a strong asset Language Skills • Dutch and/or French: C1–C2 level (mandatory) • Second national language (Dutch/French): C1 or higher (preferred) • English: C1 or higher Experience • Minimum 10 years of experience including 5+ years in solution architecture • Experience with complex, distributed systems • Experience in cloud environments (preferably Azure) Technical Skills • Azure, .NET/C#, React (or equivalents) • API-driven and microservices architectures • Data platforms (e.g. Databricks) • DevOps, CI/CD, and monitoring practices Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management • Leadership and mentoring mindset • Structured, pragmatic, and result-oriented Nice to Have • Experience in Belgian energy/utilities sector • Experience in Agile / DevOps environments Why CGI? CGI is one of the world's largest IT consultancy companies. Our people keep Belgium running. Government institutions, banks, infrastructure organization's, energy and utilities, manufacturing and life sciences companies are CGI's clients . We work on interesting projects that touch the everyday lives of millions of people. We have a regional presence, reinforced with global domain expertise, our ecosystem and colleagues spread across the globe. We are proud of the impactful projects we make a success together with our colleagues. What we offer you At CGI, we value diversity and inclusion as it not only promotes collaboration, but also often leads to better results. We look forward to your contribution to our team! Working in small self-managing teams consisting of experts in your field. - Directing your own career with the space to keep developing yourself. - You work with the latest technologies. - An excellent salary and attractive fringe benefits - An immediate permanent contract -- And the opportunity to become a CGI shareholder Join our team of experts and apply now! We will contact you as soon as possible. For questions about the application process, you can contact Nick Damen, Recruitment Business Partner, at nick.damen@cgi.com. We do not work with external recruitment agencies. Unsolicited acquisition is therefore not appreciated. #LI-ND1