Bruxelles (19 communes), Brussels-Capital Region
Job Summary
Senior Solution Architect – Java (OMaaP / Kronos Squad)
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Java Solution Architect to join the OMaaP Belgium Migration Track within the Kronos Squad, supporting ING's New Banking Platform (NBP) transformation program.
This is a strategic architecture role focused on modernizing ING Belgium's Order Manager capabilities by migrating them from legacy platforms to the OMaaP (Order Manager as a Platform) global platform. The architect will drive solution design, define integration patterns, collaborate with multiple engineering teams, and ensure scalable, resilient, and high-performing solutions aligned with ING's target architecture.
Location : Belgium
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for the Belgium migration towards the OMaaP platform.
Design scalable, secure, and resilient Java-based enterprise solutions aligned with ING's architecture principles.
Drive migration of legacy Order Manager capabilities to modern cloud-native architectures.
Define solution blueprints, architecture decisions, API contracts, and integration patterns.
Design and review event-driven architectures using Kafka and asynchronous messaging.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure architecture standards and best practices are followed.
Work closely with Business, Product Owners, Enterprise Architects, and Platform teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies during migration activities.
Guide development teams through architecture reviews, design discussions, and implementation.
Drive non-functional requirements including performance, scalability, security, observability, and resilience.
Support production readiness, deployment strategy, and operational excellence.
Required Technical Skills
Core Technologies
Core Java (Java 17+ preferred)
Spring Boot
REST APIs
Microservices Architecture
Messaging & Integration
Apache Kafka
Event-driven Architecture
API Integration
Databases
Cassandra
SQL
Search & Observability
Elasticsearch
Logging & Monitoring
Testing
JUnit
Mockito
WireMock
Integration Testing
Architecture
Enterprise Solution Architecture
Distributed Systems
Cloud-native Architecture
API-first Design
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the technical architecture and design of complex projects utilizing spring boot, angular, and java technologies.
2. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
3. Provide guidance and oversight to development teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions.
4. Define coding standards, best practices, and architectural principles for spring boot, angular, and java development.
5. Conduct code reviews, perform system performance analysis, and troubleshoot technical issues.
6. Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and scalability.
Skill Requirements
1. Proficiency in spring boot, angular, and java technologies.
2. Strong experience in designing and implementing complex technical solutions.
3. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze technical challenges.
4. Solid understanding of software development principles and methodologies.
5. Good communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams.
6. Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
Other Requirements
1.Relevant certifications in springboot, angular, and java are a plus.
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