Enterprise Architect

**Contract**: Permanent **Work schedule**: Full-time **Location**: Place independent **Experience level**: Senior (> 5 years) **What does this job entail?**: Integrating upcoming technologies with the core systems that KBC Group currently uses is a huge challenge. In our eyes, an innovation is only sustainable if we work out an effective solution for every problem and issue, keeping all the different aspects in balance. This philosophy - and your strategic vision - drive you as an Enterprise Architect at KBC ICT Global Enterprise Architecture. You focus on **translating our business architecture into sustainable IT architecture.** This is an investment that delivers in the long term. Do you also see it this way? **What do we expect from you?**: - You think along with business stakeholders about how new technologies may offer a **business opportunity **- or form a **threat** - and use the results to create a realistic roadmap of business capabilities. - You use your knowledge and strategic vision to **determine the enterprise architecture** for the entire organisation in all its aspects (Business Processes, Information, Applications and Technology). - You use effective communication to ensure there is a shared understanding and commitment between all stakeholders. - You propose solutions that support the transformation process while keeping **different aspects in balance**: the technology, the business impact, the methodology, the planning and the cost-benefit analysis. - You take the initiative to follow relevant trends, participate in architectural communities and continuously deepen your knowledge of the following topics: - Mobile and front-end platforms; - Big data, analytics and customer insights; - Open banking and API management; - DevOps; - Cloud computing; - Application-integration - Core banking and insurance systems. **Your key strengths?**: - Thanks to your earlier experience as a business or IT architect, you have a **firm foundation on which to build**. You succeed in quickly developing an understanding of and insights into complex new material. - You demonstrate considerable strength in **conceptual and problem-solving thinking.**: - You are quick to see what is important - and what is not - in every context. - You have an **affinity for working with others, facilitating discussions and negotiation.**: - You communicate clearly and convincingly in **English**. **What can we offer you?**: - At KBC ICT Global Enterprise Architecture, the Enterprise Architect position is defined by **intellectual challenge and impact.** You work together with determined professionals to come to the right solution. - We offer you an exceptional range of training and development opportunities so that you can develop your full potential. You are encouraged to keep growing as a person and professionally. - You will receive a permanent contract with a competitive salary, including an **extensive package of additional benefits.**: - Our offices are easily accessible by public transport. You’re also welcome to** work from home part of the time.**: - We value a good **balance between your work and private life.