Job Description

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.
IT Domain Architect
Requisition ID:  11059
Posting Start Date:  29/05/2026

Function

 

Join Elia Group as an IT Domain Architect and help shape the digital backbone of Europe’s energy infrastructure.

 

In this high-impact role, you will drive the evolution of the Asset IT landscape, ensuring it is secure, scalable, and future-ready to support critical grid operations. Acting as a trusted advisor and hands‑on architect, you will bridge business and technology, translating strategic asset management goals into robust, innovative IT solutions that enable reliable and sustainable energy delivery.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate business strategy into actionable IT roadmaps and architecture blueprints
  • Define and govern architecture principles, standards, and design decisions
  • Present and defend architectural solutions in governance forums
  • Ensure consistency, quality, and sustainability of IT solutions across their lifecycle
  • Manage and optimize the Asset application and product portfolio
  • Identify opportunities for simplification, reuse, and cost efficiency
  • Support solution architects to align delivery with domain strategy
  • Conduct trade-off analyses to guide strategic and investment decisions
  • Develop forward-looking domain roadmaps aligned with industry evolution
  • Ensure compliance with data, integration, security, and regulatory requirements

Your Profile

 

  • Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in IT, including a minimum of 5 years in architecture
  • Profound knowledge of TOGAF, ArchiMate, Gartner TIME, 6R framework and architecture modelling
  • Hands-on experience with Domain-Driven Design and Agile methodologies
  • Experience with Sparx Enterprise Architect is a plus
  • Strong communicator, able to engage and influence both business and technical stakeholders
  • Strategic thinker with a focus on scalability, resilience, and long-term value
  • Collaborative leader working across architecture and delivery teams
  • Comfortable driving decisions within governance frameworks
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience in architectural assessments
  • Background in energy, utilities, or asset-intensive environments is a strong asset
  • Fluent in English; knowledge of French, Dutch and/or German is a plus.

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results. 
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance. 
  • Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 
  • Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs. 
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. 
  • Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill. 
  • Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. 
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 

Location

 

Emperor, Brussels (close to central station) + homeworking

Occasional travels to Berlin, Germany

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

  • A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
  • Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
  • Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
  • A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!
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