Senior Enterprise Architect (Brussels, near-site) - EU Commission

Function: Enterprise Architect.

Start date: ASAP.

Duration: long-term mission.

Location: Brussels, BE (near-site). The services shall be performed remotely in Near-site location allowing to reach the client’s premises in Brussels within 2 hours (by land).

Language: English (Level C1). MANDATORY

Description of tasks

The successful consultant will:

• Define the architectural vision and roadmap for TAXUD DataLab (data ingestion, processing, analytics, platform), aligned with DG TAXUD’s strategy.

• Produce architecture documents, blueprints, data models, and integration patterns to support scalable infrastructure.

• Ensure architectural consistency and interoperability across data sources, analytics components, and IT systems.

• Develop and maintain reference architectures, guidelines, and governance frameworks.

• Review and coordinate solution designs, ensuring compliance with standards, data governance, and security.

• Report on progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Evaluate technologies, trade-offs, and best practices for data pipelines, analytics, and performance.

• Collaborate with analysts, users, project leaders, and developers to align business and technical needs.

Level of education required

• Master’s degree.

Knowledge & skills required

• Strong expertise in enterprise data architecture, analytics platforms, integration frameworks, and governance (cloud & on-prem).

• Ability to design and optimise solutions across sectors (public, media, banking, insurance).

• Strong presentation and communication skills for technical and executive audiences.

• High standards in architecture, documentation, governance, scalability, and GDPR compliance.

• Adaptability to evolving technologies and data/analytics environments.

• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder alignment skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to produce structured technical documentation.

• Experience contributing to technical discussions and multidisciplinary teams.

• Proven ability to work in multicultural, international environments.

• Self-driven, proactive, and aligned with organisational goals.

• Ability to work in multilingual contexts (English C1/C2 required; other EU languages are a plus).

• High level of integrity and discretion.

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to lead by influence.

Specific expertise MANDATORY

• Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, COBIT, Zachman).

• Experience with business architecture roadmaps and multi-year planning.

• Experience supporting CIO-level strategic decision-making.

• Experience in architecture assessments, gap analysis, and system evaluation.

• Ability to integrate business, information, and technology architecture layers.

• Strong communication and facilitation skills.

• Strong modelling and abstraction capabilities.

• Knowledge of BPMN, ArchiMate, and architecture tools (e.g. ARIS or equivalent).

Certifications

• TOGAF® Certification.

• ArchiMate® Certification.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional).

Rate: 350€-390€/day. The rate offered depends on the candidate’s level, in accordance with the European Commission’s public grading system. Further details are available upon discussion.