EY is the only major professional services firm with a dedicated financial services practice (EY FSO) integrated in the EMEIA region. An international team of over 15.000 professionals is working across borders for our clients in the financial sector: Banking, Insurance, Payment Institutions and Wealth & Asset Management, in all service lines: Consulting, Tax, Transactions and Assurance.
As we consider our people as the heart of EY, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational background: Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field (computer science, information system management, business or civil engineering, mathematics, applied economics, etc.)
• Professional experience: Demonstrate 1 to 6 years of professional experience in consulting and/or the banking / insurance sector, showcasing a track record as software engineer, technical analyst or junior architect
• Technical expertise:
• Understanding of the Software Delivery Lifecycle is needed, as well as experience with working in Agile teams
• Experience with working with or designing APIs, with a strong understanding of RESTful services and API management platforms
• Proven experience working in technical teams and projects, demonstrating the ability to thrive in high-performance cultures
• Foundation in cloud computing, service-oriented architecture, and microservices design
• Other skills:
• Strong analytical skills, conceptual thinking, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Outstanding client stakeholder management skills and ability to build relationships through solid communication and presentation skills
• Strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy; ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams both technical and business
• Certifications such as Agile (Scrum, Product Owner) or Cloud practitioner (MS Azure, GCP or AWS) are a plus
• Language proficiency: Fluent in either or both Dutch and French, complemented with a profound knowledge of business English

Your responsibilities include:

• Analyzing the AS IS situation and have a clear understanding of the gap to the target architecture and business requirements, in terms of new integrations, API’s, mappings etc.
• Assisting in design: Developing diagrams, models, and design documents, often using tools like UML (Unified Modeling Language) or ArchiMate in order to document the TO BE solution
• Technology research: Conducting research on emerging technologies, architectural patterns, and best practices
• Building prototypes: Developing prototypes to test design concepts
• Documenting architecture: Contributing to creation and maintenance of comprehensive documentation, including system architecture descriptions, design specifications, and implementation guides
• Collaborating with teams: Working with developers and technical / functional / business stakeholders to align on the architecture
• Analyzing requirements: Helping to gather, analyze, and validate functional and non-functional requirements from stakeholders to ensure that the proposed solutions meet business objectives and user needs
• Continuous learning: Engaging in ongoing professional development in software architecture