IT Solution Architect - BPMN, LABNAF, Sparx Systems - Public Sector experience required.

IT Solution Architect with BPMN,LABNAF and Sparx Systems experience required for Public Sector Digital Transformation project.

1. About our client

Our client serves as the dedicated IT operator for the Wallonia-Brussels Federation (FWB). As a public-interest organization, they are responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and evolving the information systems and technological infrastructure that support FWB administrations and institutions.

As a central driver of digital transformation for the Belgian French-speaking public sector, they operate across several key domains:

• IT Infrastructure Management: Networks, security, data centers, and cloud services.
• Custom Application Development: Tailored software solutions for specific administrative needs.
• Digital Project Support: Functional analysis, UX/UI design, and project management.
• Cybersecurity & Data Protection: Ensuring the integrity and privacy of public data.
• User Support & Training: Empowering staff to utilize new digital tools effectively.

2. The Mission: Solution Architect

The Solution Architect plays a critical role in ensuring the performance and reliability of the organization's services. Within the framework of strategic digital transformation, the Architect bridges the gap between high-level strategy and tactical execution by designing software solutions that meet specific beneficiary needs.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership: Responsible for the global architecture, design, and implementation of solutions within Information Systems (IS).
• Business Alignment: Deeply understands the beneficiary's environment, business lines, and processes to meet high expectations regarding productivity, data traceability, and process optimization.
• Convergence & Feasibility: Conducts convergence studies during the scoping phase to propose solutions that balance technical requirements with budget and deadline constraints.
• Risk Management: Identifies organizational and technological constraints early on to assess risks and impacts on both ETNIC and the beneficiary's operations.
• System Integration: Analyzes complex system architectures, defines clear business repositories for all stakeholders, and ensures new technologies integrate seamlessly into existing IT landscapes.
• Guardian of Success: Supervises the entire life cycle-from design and development to deployment and testing-to ensure project success.

3. Core Activities

• Requirement Translation: Translate business requirements into viable IT solutions.
• Architectural Modeling: Identify components and create solution models that are easily understood by both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Value Maximization: Ensure IT solutions deliver maximum value to the business.
• Documentation & Semantic Clarity: Produce clear documentation tailored to different audiences and establish a standardized glossary to normalize communication.
• Holistic Oversight: Support other architects in maintaining a "big picture" view of the information system and contribute to the quality review of procedures and processes.
• Lifecycle Management: Monitor and address the obsolescence of IT solutions.

Required Profile & Expertise

Requirement (all minimum 8 years epxerience with most recent experience in 2025/2026)

Experience Level

Solution Architect with most recent experience in 2025/2026.

Technical Skills

• BPMN (Business Process Modeling Notation), LABNAF modelling, and proficiency in Sparx Systems (Enterprise Architect, Prolaborate).

Analysis

• Expert in analysing highly complex business needs for large-scale IT projects.

Compliance

• Deep understanding of GDPR, administrative legislation, and legal texts within the public sector.

Soft Skills

High level of assertiveness; ability to diplomatically challenge business requests to identify "real" underlying needs.

Languages:

Fluent French and English Language skills required.

Location:

Candidates are required to work in Schaarbeek 3 days per week with 2 days per week remote work possible.

Application Questions

Candidates are expected to provide detailed insights into the following questions if they are shortlisted to be presented to the client.

1. Public Sector Complexity: Have you analyzed public sector IT systems Full time over the last 3 years Explain their complexity.
2. Navigating Constraints: How have you adapted your analysis to handle public sector hurdles (eg, procurement/public tenders, complex validation cycles)
3. Significant Experience: Describe your most impactful project in the Belgian public sector (300 words max), including context, tools, and challenges.
4. Terminology: Demonstrate your understanding of terms like "Public Procurement," "Specifications," or "Decision-making body" through a real-life example.
5. Domain Expertise: Do you have strong experience in Justice, Education, Youth Welfare, Sport, or Culture
6. Stakeholder Management: Are you comfortable navigating complex hierarchies and managing diverging interests between different departments