Wolters Kluwer

Principal Application & Product Architect

Wolters Kluwer

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Mechelen • Belgium

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Lead strategic analysis of business and stakeholder requirements.
  • Direct the development of comprehensive architectural blueprints and models.
  • Ensure compatibility and integration of new products/services with existing architecture.
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of detailed technical specifications.
  • Lead technical planning sessions and strategy alignment with organizational goals.
  • Drive in-depth testing, validation, and optimization processes.
  • Ensure strict adherence to organizational standards and industry best practices.
  • Identify and address complex architectural and integration challenges.
  • Communicate strategic updates and design modifications to stakeholders.
  • Provide expert guidance and mentorship to team members.
  • Collaborate with CoE and drive the main joint initiatives within the region (security CoE, architecture CoE, DevSecOps CoE).
  • Drive reusability within and across regions.
  • Monitor cloud costs and drive initiatives to reduce or control unnecessary increases.
  • Drive best practices in designing, delivering and monitoring non-functional requirements.
  • Ensure that the data about portfolio assets is always updated and in sync with the reality of the systems.
  • Drive main architecture processes like Architecture Reviews, Technical Debt, Architecture Decision Record.
  • Support M&A processes within and outside the region.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in application/product architecture
  • Extensive knowledge in application/product architecture
  • Ability to lead and manage projects independently
  • Expertise in strategic analysis and planning for technology projects
  • Proficiency in advanced architectural and design tools
  • Advanced techniques in ensuring architectural quality and performance
  • Expertise in identifying and solving complex technical challenges
  • Ability to produce detailed and clear technical documents
  • Strong capability to mentor and guide team members toward success
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development budget
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Global team events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
application architectureproduct architecturearchitectural blueprintstechnical specificationstestingvalidationoptimizationnon-functional requirementstechnical debtarchitecture decision record
Soft Skills
strategic analysisproject managementmentorshipcommunicationcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingguidanceindependenceorganizational alignment