BE - Software/System Architect

Overview

• Who are we?
• CBTW is a global tech solutions company. We empower businesses with tailored tech and business solutions that drive innovation and sustainable growth.
• With over 2500 experts across 21 countries, we deliver results through flexible engagement models like: whether augmenting teams, managing complex projects, or building long-term operations.

Thanks to our 5 service lines, we specialize in

• AI & Data Platforms,
• Cloud & Enterprise Platforms,
• Cybersecurity,
• Software Engineering,
• Strategy, Product & Transformation.

• More info on our website: https://cbtw.tech/
• What service line will you be part of?
• As a System Architect, you will join our Software Engineering service line, working on strategic technology initiatives for NIT.
• Software Engineering is CBTW’s service line dedicated to designing, building, and scaling robust digital solutions, integrating AI capabilities to enhance performance, automation, and decision-making across the entire development lifecycle.
• We help our clients transform business needs into high-quality software, accelerate delivery through modern engineering practices, and leverage AI to build systems that are scalable, secure, and ready to evolve with their organization.

Our clients rely on us to

• Design and develop reliable, high-performance applications.
• Accelerate software delivery through modern engineering practices, automation, and AI-assisted development.
• Build scalable, maintainable architectures that can evolve with changing business and technology needs.
• Ensure software quality, security, and resilience by design.
• Integrate systems seamlessly within complex enterprise technology ecosystems.
• Deliver software solutions from concept to production and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

What will you do?

As a System Architect, you will shape NIT’s technology roadmap, combining strong hands-on software engineering expertise with a broad architectural vision.

Your responsibilities will include

• Govern technology strategy: Guide the evolution of NIT’s technology stack and ensure architectural consistency across squads.
• Define best practices: Establish architectural guidelines, coding standards, and secure-by-design principles.
• Support squads hands-on: Help developers tackle complex technical challenges, refactoring, and implementation issues.
• Drive DevOps excellence: Improve CI/CD, GitOps, automated testing, monitoring, and release processes.
• Collaborate across teams: Bridge development squads with DevOps, Cloud, Security, and Observability experts.
• Drive innovation: Explore modernization opportunities, cloud-native technologies, agentic AI, and emerging security standards.
• Who are you?

You

• Have strong hands-on software engineering skills and senior-level Java expertise.
• Have experience with software architecture, microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Understand GitOps, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices.
• Have a broad technical vision and experience guiding multiple development squads.
• Are autonomous, curious, open-minded, and confident enough to challenge existing assumptions.
• Have strong communication, coaching, and collaboration skills.
• Are willing to work on-site in Brussels at least once a week, with occasional additional days when required.
• A master’s degree is not required. We value practical technical expertise, professional maturity, and the right mindset.

You will have an advantage if you also have

• Experience in telecom or complex enterprise environments, including TM Forum standards.
• Knowledge of Azure, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or cloud technologies.
• Experience with security and secure software development.
• Familiarity with Generative AI, agentic AI, or AI-assisted development.

Technologies

• Back-end: Java 8–21, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, .NET, microservices, REST, SOAP
• Front-end: Angular, Node.js, JavaScript, XHTML/CSS
• Architecture & databases: UML, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL/PL-SQL, JDBC, Hibernate/JPA
• DevOps & quality: GitHub, GitOps, Maven, Jenkins, CI/CD, JUnit, SonarQube, Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, Dynatrace
• Platforms: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Azure, Tomcat, WebSphere, JBoss
• Ways of working & innovation: Scrum, XP, pair programming, Claude Cowork, OpenAI Codex, NIS2, and post-quantum cryptography
• What are we offering?

EVOLUTION

• A career development expert will follow up on your professional path within the company and support you in shaping and growing your career.
• Access to a wide variety of hard and soft skills training, private language classes, and e-learning platforms such as Udemy and Codecademy, with opportunities to obtain certifications every year.
• Training day credits to support your continuous professional development.

COLLABORATION

• Join a community of software engineering experts who share knowledge, exchange ideas, and support each other in delivering high-quality solutions.
• Collaborate with experienced developers, architects, and specialist teams across DevOps, Cloud, Security, and Observability.
• Participate in internal initiatives, workshops, and knowledge-sharing activities to innovate and continuously improve our solutions.
• Join one of our collectives, such as Wellness, Agile, RSE, or Gaming, and connect with colleagues who share your interests.
• Enjoy several memorable company events and parties throughout the year.

ON TOP OF THAT

We offer a competitive salary with a flexible mobility package that allows you to choose options such as mobility benefits, an electric car, an electric bike, or a public transport subscription.

Your next adventure starts at CBTW!