Position

We are looking for an experienced Software Architect to guide the development and design of secure, scalable, and innovative systems at RIZIV (National Institute for Sickness and Disability Insurance). You will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of major projects in public health.

You will be part of an ICT organization with more than 250 professionals and over 50 active projects. Within a strategic transformation towards a cloud-native ecosystem (Azure, containers, confidential computing, Infrastructure-as-Code), you will define standards, guide system integrations, and promote the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI and automation.

Responsibilities

• Define software architecture according to functional and technical requirements;
• Select appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks (.NET stack);
• Prepare architectural documentation, guidelines, and blueprints;
• Provide technical leadership to development teams through coaching and mentoring;
• Design system integrations (APIs, external services, legacy systems);
• Safeguard non-functional requirements (performance, security, availability);
• Develop prototypes and technical proof of concepts;
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• Ensure software quality, security standards, and compliance;
• Continue to innovate and apply technological trends in practice.

Behavioral Skills

• Strategic thinking and linking technical decisions to business objectives;
• Ability to clearly convey technical topics to diverse audiences;
• Team coach and inspiring mentor for developers;
• Strong analytical and solution-oriented mindset;
• Flexible and adaptive in changing contexts;
• Critical eye and attention to quality and detail;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

We offer you

An interesting mission in ICT services that has an impact on society, with many benefits:

• A good work-life balance
• Flexible working hours of 40 hours per week (7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with core periods between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.)
• The possibility to work remotely
• Workplaces organized according to activities
• Good accessibility by public transport
• Parking facilities for cars and bicycles in the building
• Individual lockers
• Various opportunities for self-development: Training and internship opportunities (to be taken outside working hours) via our e-academy self-training platform or via the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative platform
• A company restaurant