About the mission
We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Integration Architect to play a key role in the evolution of a business-critical application landscape. This role involves analyzing existing systems, designing future architectures, and guiding implementations in a hybrid working environment.
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Enterprise Integration Architect
Location: Tienen (hybrid)
Duration: Initial 12 months
Start: ASAP
Status: Freelance
The assignment
We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Integration Architect for a leading organization active in the circular economy and sustainable services.
You will play a key role in the further evolution of a business-critical application landscape where operational systems, financial applications, CRM solutions, digital platforms, and external partners are closely interconnected.
The organization is undergoing further digitalization and is looking for an architect who can provide an overview of the existing landscape and guide the future integration strategy.
The focus of this assignment is on integration architecture, middleware, data flows, and application interaction.
Location: Tienen (hybrid)
Duration: Initial 12 months
Start: ASAP
Status: Freelance
The assignment
We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Integration Architect for a leading organization active in the circular economy and sustainable services.
You will play a key role in the further evolution of a business-critical application landscape where operational systems, financial applications, CRM solutions, digital platforms, and external partners are closely interconnected.
The organization is undergoing further digitalization and is looking for an architect who can provide an overview of the existing landscape and guide the future integration strategy.
The focus of this assignment is on integration architecture, middleware, data flows, and application interaction.
Responsibilities
Analyze the existing landscape
Inventory applications, integrations, and data flows.
Identify dependencies between systems.
Map existing integration patterns and interfaces.
Detect risks, complexity, and technical debt.
Document architectural principles and integration processes.
Design of the target architecture
Develop a future-proof integration architecture.
Define architecture standards and integration principles.
Design API, messaging, and event-driven solutions.
Advise on the positioning of applications within the broader IT landscape.
Support digitalization and modernization initiatives.
Middleware & Integration Strategy
Evaluate existing middleware solutions.
Advise on integration platforms and technology choices.
Develop a scalable and maintainable integration strategy.
Define guidelines for governance, security, and lifecycle management.
Reduce complexity and vendor lock-in.
Guidance of implementations
Support technical teams and implementation partners.
Monitor architectural guidelines during projects.
Validate integration designs and technical choices.
Act as a content sparring partner for business and IT stakeholders.
Profile
At least 10 years of experience in Integration Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Enterprise Architecture.
Strong experience with complex application and integration landscapes.
In-depth knowledge of middleware, API management, and system integration.
Experience with integration platforms such as Azure Integration Services, MuleSoft, Boomi, IBM Integration Bus, BizTalk, or similar solutions.
Knowledge of event-driven architectures, messaging, and modern integration patterns.
Experience in creating architectural models and target architectures.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience with stakeholder management at both business and IT levels.
Fluent knowledge of English.
Nice to have
Experience with ERP, CRM, and digital platform integrations.
Knowledge of cloud architecture and hybrid environments.
Experience with vendor selections and RFP processes.
Knowledge of ArchiMate, TOGAF, or similar architectural methodologies.
What makes this assignment interesting?
Strategic architectural role with visible impact.
Complex and diverse application landscape.
Combination of analysis, architecture, and implementation guidance.
High autonomy and direct influence on technological choices.
Long-term assignment of at least one year.
Hybrid working environment with regular presence in Tienen.
What you'll do
- Analyze the existing landscape
- Inventory applications, integrations, and data flows.
- Identify dependencies between systems.
- Map existing integration patterns and interfaces.
- Detect risks, complexity, and technical debt.
- Document architectural principles and integration processes.
- Develop a future-proof integration architecture.
- Define architecture standards and integration principles.
- Design API, messaging, and event-driven solutions.
- Advise on the positioning of applications within the broader IT landscape.
- Support digitalization and modernization initiatives.
- Evaluate existing middleware solutions.
- Advise on integration platforms and technology choices.
- Develop a scalable and maintainable integration strategy.
- Define guidelines for governance, security, and lifecycle management.
- Reduce complexity and vendor lock-in.
- Support technical teams and implementation partners.
- Monitor architectural guidelines during projects.
- Validate integration designs and technical choices.
- Act as a content sparring partner for business and IT stakeholders.
What we're looking for
- At least 10 years of experience in Integration Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Enterprise Architecture.
- Strong experience with complex application and integration landscapes.
- In-depth knowledge of middleware, API management, and system integration.
- Experience with integration platforms such as Azure Integration Services, MuleSoft, Boomi, IBM Integration Bus, BizTalk, or similar solutions.
- Knowledge of event-driven architectures, messaging, and modern integration patterns.
- Experience in creating architectural models and target architectures.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Experience with stakeholder management at both business and IT levels.
- Fluent knowledge of English.
Skills
- Azure Integration Services
- MuleSoft
- Boomi
- IBM Integration Bus
- BizTalk