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We are seeking a Software Architect (.Net) to strengthen our Development Chapter at Elia Group. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and defining solutions for a product/application, in line with the guidelines set by the .Net Guild, with a strong focus on security, respect of the SDLC, and adherence to best practices.
You will work closely with IT Application Managers, Developers, Product Owners and Business Analysts to ensure that business requirements are accurately translated into robust and maintainable solutions. In doing so, you will collaborate with other software development teams, as well as data engineers, architects and IT Operations, ensuring alignment across the different domains. You will also engage with business stakeholders to ensure that solutions effectively meet their needs.
Your main assignment will center around your application/product team, where your expertise will contribute to designing, implementing and improving solutions, while fostering strong collaboration across your key stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate actively in the development and optimization of .Net-based software applications
- Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and define software specifications
- Apply best practices and design patterns, ensuring code quality (avoiding code smells, security issues, etc.), testing and deployment (CI/CD)
- Mentor developers and perform code reviews
- Apply strong knowledge of the .Net stack (C#, Blazor, WPF)
- Structure the .Net solution according to Elia guidelines
- Develop and configure key components of the solution
- Troubleshoot, debug and resolve complex technical issues
- Work closely with DevOps and data engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and performance
- Ensure security, scalability and maintainability of solutions
- Monitor SonarQube and define technical debt actions to be planned and addressed
- Participate in .Net Architecture meetings and Development Chapter Days to stay aligned with evolving standards and proactively share ideas
Your Profile
- You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in IT or a related technical field, or have equivalent relevant experience
- You have at least 8 years of experience in .NET development
- You have a strong understanding of IT security requirements and their implementation, ideally within critical infrastructure environments
- You are familiar with Windows VM environments
- You have experience with databases such as MSSQL and MongoDB
- You have experience working with RabbitMQ
- You have a strong understanding of service-based architectures and event-driven systems
- You have solid knowledge of software design patterns, data structures, algorithms, scalability and continuous integration practices
- You are familiar with test automation frameworks (e.g. Selenium)
- You are able to work with legacy code and contribute to refactoring initiatives
- You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- You have experience working in agile environments
- You are able to mentor others and provide technical leadership
- You have strong communication and collaboration skills
- You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch, French 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
Brussels (Emperor, close to Central Station) + homeworking