In a nutshell
Design and develop IT solutions aligning with business goals. Lead technical strategy, ensure integration, and drive innovation in cloud, data, and security architecture.
Company Information
TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation, founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350,000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2,700 people from more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.
We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.
Your team and your responsibilities
Team description
You will be part of the Sales & Value chain domain, working closely with business units, project teams, and other architects to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and efficient IT solutions across Toyota's European entities.
As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in translating business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring they align with our enterprise architecture standards and contribute to our overall digital transformation goals.
Your responsibilities:
* Understand and analyse business requirements, demonstrating expert-level business analysis skills and strategic thinking.
* Design / validate solutions that align with business strategies.
* Develop and maintain solution architecture artifacts using expert-level architecture modelling skills.
* Lead the technical aspects of projects, ensuring consistency in design and implementation across IT teams.
* Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
* Provide expert-level guidance on integration architecture, cloud architecture, and emerging technologies.
* Work closely with development and delivery teams to ensure good implementation of the solution architecture and design.
* Ensure that solutions adhere to security and compliance standards.
As a Solution Architect, you will:
* Design and document technical solutions using expert-level technical writing skills.
* Mentor development teams on best practices in software development and architecture.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of architectural standards and principles.
* Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, assessing their potential impact on our organization.
Your Profile
* Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* Java environment.
* Expert-level knowledge of solution architecture methodologies, architecture and design patterns for various types of applications.
* Expert-level skills in architecture modelling, integration architecture, cloud architecture (AWS and/or Azure), and solution design.
* Advanced knowledge of data architecture and security architecture.
* Expert-level programming skills and infrastructure knowledge.
* Knowledge and previous experience with the automotive industry is a plus.
* Expert-level business analysis and strategic thinking abilities.
* Expert-level skills in presentation, technical writing, and vendor management.
* Advanced project/programme management skills.
* Expert-level abilities in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability.
* Advanced collaboration, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
* Certification in relevant architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, AWS, Azure) is highly desirable. Knowledge of Enterprise Modelling tools like BiZZDesign is also beneficial.
Skills:
* Versatile - open for learning and discovering new technologies / business areas.
* Forward Thinking – don’t compromise on taking the hard decisions for long term benefit.
* Opinionated - have a strong opinion on direction and be able to justify why.
* Diplomatic - sense of other people and how to deliver a message.
We offer
We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.
Your benefits:
* Competitive salary package based on your experience, including a bonus plan depending on individual and/or company results.
* Flexible reward plan that will allow you to personalise part of your reward plan and balance it in line with your priorities by opting for extra insurance, more mobility options (bike lease), extra holidays, and more.
* Meal and eco vouchers.
* Company car and energy card.
* Insurance package (medical, life, disability, pension).
* Extra paid holidays (Toyota days, seniority days…) above the legal holidays. More can be added through our flexible reward package.
* Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 20 days from abroad).
* Interesting car lease formulas and discount when buying a Toyota or Lexus.
* Various company discounts – Exceptional terms and prices on products and services from your favourite brands and retailers.
* Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads, and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option.
* Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football, and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites.
* Team building activities and other personnel-related events.
* Programs to support your physical and social well-being.
A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability, or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.
If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.
#J-18808-Ljbffr