Technical Architect Integration Services

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  Define and maintain the target architecture for Integration Services.

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  Design and evolve integration building blocks to support business projects.

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  Maintain and update technology roadmaps for both existing and emerging integration solutions.

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  Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and long-term IT strategy.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend new integration technologies and patterns.

• Support the evolution of existing platforms (e.g., performance, scalability, security improvements).

• Drive adoption of modern integration paradigms such as event-driven architecture and API-first design.

• Contribute to and improve internal processes and standards within Integration Services.

• Support project teams in selecting and implementing appropriate integration solutions.

• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure robust solutions.

• Identify opportunities to optimize integration services and reduce complexity.

• Enhance reusability and standardization of integration components.

• Monitor industry trends and incorporate relevant innovations.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience as Technical Architect

• Strong experience with integration technologies such as:

  • Messaging systems (e.g., MQ, AMQP)

  • Event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka)

  • API management platforms (e.g., Axway Amplify)

  • Managed file transfer tools (e.g., Sterling)

• Solid understanding of:

  • Integration patterns (request/reply, pub/sub, event-driven)

  • Microservices and distributed systems

  • Security protocols (OAuth, TLS, etc.)

• Experience with cloud and hybrid integration architectures is a plus

• Experience in Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes is a plus

• Proven experience in solution and/or enterprise architecture

• Ability to design scalable, resilient, and maintainable integration solutions

• Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modeling techniques

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to influence and guide stakeholders across teams

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

• Good knowledge of English and Dutch or French (preferably with at least a passive knowledge of the second language)

Everyone is unique. That's why we believe it’s important that you can be yourself — it makes SNCB/NMBS stronger. We therefore place great value on diversity and inclusion. 

What’s next? 

1. You apply online. 

1. We take a close look at your CV and check whether it matches the profile you are looking for. We may call you briefly to ask about your motivation and experience. 

1. We invite you for a first (online) HR interview where you can demonstrate your motivation, experience and expectations.

1. If the first interview is positive, we invite you for a second technical interview in Brussels. This interview will be with the team, where we’ll discuss the role and how your skills align with the team’s needs. 

1. If everything goes well, we will make you a contract offer. 

1. You start your new job! 

We reserve the right to adjust or pause this procedure if necessary. Our recruitment team will select the profiles that best match the job requirements to ensure an optimal fit. 

Do you have any further questions? 

Mail: ypto-recruitment@belgiantrain.be