Solution Architect

As a Solution Architect, you will design Telenet's future application landscape. Given our growth ambitions, we need innovative and sustainable solutions that are in line with our vision and strategy. Your mission is to translate strategic objectives and business initiatives into end-to-end IT solutions that support the target architecture, guardrails, and application roadmaps. You will grow from can-do to leader with visible impact, and be the key person for our business Tribes, defining how we build new services and products for the millions of residential and business customers of Telenet, BASE, Tadaam, Blossom, etc.

Working in the Architecture team

Technology is evolving at lightning speed. At Telenet, we don't just keep up with that pace; in all our enthusiasm, we drive it even faster. We work agile, in small teams with a lot of autonomy. As an enterprise tribe, we use a rock-solid technical framework and the broad know-how of our experienced teams, and we work together with numerous other tribes within Telenet in a competitive and constantly changing market. As a Solution Architect, will you help us set up the ideal architecture to prepare Telenet for tomorrow?  

Your responsabilities as a Solution Architect

As a Solution Architect, you will help build Telenet's application landscape in line with our vision and strategy. Working from the "Software and Architecture Tribe," you will collaborate closely with our colleagues from the "Product & Technology" and "Customer Operations" circles and guide initiatives that support our ambitious growth. In addition, you will be responsible for: 
 

• The end-to-end architecture for an initiative, which you will discuss with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that the solutions we build fits within our architectural guardrails and business objectives. 
• You analyze the business needs and translate them into solutions and alternatives, which you then document into a transformation roadmap and architecture deliverables.
• Our long-term vision in the field of application modernization and rationalization, taking into account the impact on our own organization and market developments.
• You will map out the Total Cost of Ownership, work on proof of concepts, and determine the minimum viable product together with the business.

Our ideal Solution Architect…

• has extensive technical knowledge, with a focus on applications, methodologies, and preferably telecom products. Here are a few examples: 
  • Lean Architecture, Agile Methodologies, TM Forum eTOM & SID, Design Principles (e.g. SOLID, Domain Driven Design, Microservices, etc.)
  • LeanIX, UML, Archimate, C4 Modeling
  • Application and network integration, cloud, generative AI, Telco BSS & OSS systems, Internet of Things.
• is energized by our agile working method. 
• is eager to learn in a constantly changing environment.
• has a bachelor's or master's degree and relevant experience.
• Possesses good communication skills and build bridges across our various departments.
• is fluent in English.

Our offer to you

At Telenet group, you get more than just an attractive gross salary. We strongly believe in results and ownership: we expect commitment and impact, and we’ll give you the trust and freedom you need to make a difference. What you achieve truly matters.

In addition to a thirteenth-month salary and holiday pay, you can count on an extensive package of extra benefits that supports you in your daily life as well as at work.

An overview of our benefits:

• Mobility budget: compose your own mobility plan, you can opt for a company car or alternative mobility solutions
• Meal vouchers and eco vouchers
• Telework allowance or net expense allowance
• Mobile phone, mobile subscription and laptop
• Employee discount on your home internet, digital TV, and mobile subscriptions
• Collective bonus and individual bonus (aligned with your performance)
• A comprehensive flexible benefits plan with a wide range of options: from financial benefits and additional time off to a bicycle lease, supplemental ambulatory insurance for you and your family, and IT or office equipment 
• Hospitalization insurance (including an ambulatory plan) and group insurance
• 20 days of paid leave and 12 compensatory days off

We value your ongoing development, investing in growth via our internal learning platform, coaching, and on-the-job training. You will have opportunities to keep learning and further strengthen yourself in your role.

We also prefer working closely together. We believe strong teams form by frequent interactions and quick transitions. To facilitate a smooth onboarding and rapid integration for new employees, we expect you to be present in the office at least three days a week during the first six months. On other days, you can work remotely from home. 

What happens after you apply?
Do you see a match with our position? Then we look forward to receiving your application. We always get back to you. When there’s a match, we will reach out to you to get acquainted and explain the next steps in our selection process.