Platform Architect Energy Sector

Austria DE Colombia Platform Architect Energy Sector At customer site, Gent, Hasselt • Working at Cegeka Platform Architect Energy Sector Apply At Cegeka, everything revolves around people, technology and impact. Within our Digital Business unit, we help organisations turn their digital strategy into scalable, future-proof solutions that truly create value. For a strategic engagement with a client in the energy sector, we are looking for a Platform Architect who is eager to help build a robust, sustainable and future-proof platform. You'll be working in an environment that currently consists of a mix of Microsoft/Azure, .NET Core applications hosted on Azure VMs, and legacy systems (such as Dynamics and integration tooling) and that is actively evolving towards a cloud-native platform built on Azure. Ready to make an impact on a digital transformation that truly matters? • As a Platform Architect, you define the direction of the platform and guide its evolution towards a modern, cloud-native architecture. • You define the platform architecture and roadmap towards a future-ready Azure platform. • You lead technical decisions around containerisation (AKS, Azure Container Apps) and integrations. • You establish and safeguard architectural guidelines and governance frameworks. • You guide and challenge development teams in their technical decisions. • You collaborate closely with stakeholders to build a future-proof platform. • You support the transition towards cloud-native architectures, including service mesh and GitOps. • You contribute to optimising SDLC processes. What you need to succeed: • You are an experienced architect who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on mindset. You are able to inspire others with your vision and bridge the gap between business and technology. • You have extensive experience with Azure cloud architecture. • You have strong knowledge of cloud-native platforms and containerisation. • You have experience with architectural patterns and integrations in complex environments. • You communicate easily and engage stakeholders at different levels. • You take ownership and actively contribute to sustainable solutions. • You are fluent in Dutch and English. What are we offering: • We ask a lot from you in terms of talent, but fortunately, you get a lot in return! Competencies and character are essential to us, alongside experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management to ensure that all employees can realize their potential. • You will be starting at a Top Employer! • We apply a fair compensation framework, where employees are rewarded based on their role, experience, and performance-regardless of gender or other non-work-related characteristics. Benefits include an electric car with a charging card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an attractive group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop, and the possibility to personalize your salary package through our Flex Reward Plan. • Flexible working hours and an excellent work-life balance. • A top team, where new ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Expect team events, happy hours, and legendary company parties. • Tailored guidance: Throughout your career, our people managers will support you. You will have a point of contact, a personal coach, and a sparring partner. • Continuous learning: Through innovation centers, reading groups, knowledge-sharing meetings, hackathons, participation in conferences, and external training, we prioritize learning and development. • Opportunities for growth: Depending on your interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths. • Hybrid working: You will work from our Cegeka office in Hasselt or Ghent), at our client in Brussels, combined with working from home. • We value sustainability, striving for CO₂ neutrality through the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, society, and people. We foster an inclusive and diverse work environment, where everyone is valued and heard. • Interested in joining as a freelancer? No problem! We offer a competitive daily rate and numerous benefits. Continuous learning via hackathons, innovation centers, events,... Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance. Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths. Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners. Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate. Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival. Application flow Do you have any questions about this role? Let's connect.