Solution Architect - Energy and Utilities

Job description

Position Description:

Are you passionate about designing solutions in line with IT standards?
Do you have an experience in integration in complex application landscapes?
Are you thrilled by modern development platforms?
How about taking a role in the energy transition and contributing to the ambitious EU climate agenda?
Curious to find more, reach out to us and meet our experts to talk about your next opportunity for professional and personal development!

Your role in our team
As Solution Architect, you will:
• Define, design solution(s) & application(s) architecture in line with our customers IT strategy and standards
• Evaluate (IP) solutions, products & tools
• Foster re-use of components, application blocks and solutions
• Ensure the usage of best practices, standards in terms of deployment, development and integration
• Close collaboration with IT experts & implementation teams
• Evaluate & propose the most adequate solution for a customer problem and the integration in their IT landscape.
• Evaluate & propose the most adequate development platform regarding the project context
• Provide a well suited application architecture to cover Business needs
• Take in charge all integration aspects regarding the new application implementation
• Be active as an expert in the answering of RFP’s
• Asses the solution built against the envisioned design
• Eager to share experience and take part in lessons learned exercises
• Active follow up of trends in technology

How you strengthen our team
• Large experience in designing complex IT systems is required.
• Able to understand the business requirements and converting them into solution designs
• Knowledge and practical experience in software, development & integration design patterns.
• Broader experience in application architecture designing at functional level
• Experienced in custom application design and development (.NET, Java, Python, etc.) is a plus.
• Autonomous and able to work in agile teams.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members with different roles, going from business representatives to developers
• Knowledge and experience in integrating with cloud environment.
• Broader experience on main solutions used in the utility sector is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP and/or experience in integrating with SAP is a plus.
• Knowledge of GIS and/or experience in integrating with GIS is a plus.
• Knowledge on modern development using DevOps and Cloud platforms is a plus.
• Having an active experience in answering or composing Request For Proposals is a plus.
• Experienced in using frameworks, standards, methodologies and tools for architecture purposes. E.g. TOGAF, Zachman, Archimate, UML, C4 model, BPMN, SOA…

• A graduate (master’s degree) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS or equivalent
• Native French or Dutch with a good English level
•Large experience in designing complex IT systems is required.

A pre-employment screening is part of the application process

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.

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!
Questions about the position? Ask them to Bilyana Mateva, Director Consulting Services, via bilyana.mateva@cgi.com .
For more information about the application procedure, please contact recruiter Fabienne Philips fabienne.philips@cgi.com

We do not collaborate with external recruitment agencies. Therefore, unsolicited acquisition is not appreciated.

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.