SOLUTION ARCHITECT

Are you ready to lead the charge in designing and implementing cutting-edge IT solutions? As a Solution Architect, you'll bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution, ensuring robust, scalable, and future-ready architectures for our clients. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Solution Design: Craft end-to-end IT solutions that align with client objectives, technical needs, and enterprise architecture principles.
• Architecture Governance: Ensure compliance with organizational standards through active participation in architecture governance processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into effective solutions.
• Pre-Sales Support: Provide technical expertise during pre-sales engagements, including preparing proposals, presenting solutions, and assessing feasibility.
• Agile Delivery: Embed architectural best practices into Agile development cycles, enabling iterative and efficient delivery.
• Technology Advisory: Guide clients on technology choices, cloud migration strategies, containerization, and open-source adoption.
• Knowledge Sharing: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by sharing knowledge within the architecture community.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and teams to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in roles like Technical Architect, Software Architect, or Systems Architect.
• Proficiency in software development with languages such as Java or C#/.NET.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g., MS Azure IaaS), containerization, API management, and open-source tools.
• Hands-on experience with backend solutions like Kafka, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices architecture.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (SCRUM) and frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Familiarity with tools like ArchiMate and Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect.
• Strong background in application modernization, legacy transformation, and enterprise resource planning.
• Analytical mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to take initiative and lead discussions.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (spoken and written) is mandatory.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth with challenging projects at both national and international levels.
• A personal development plan tailored to your career goals.
• Flexibility with a hybrid working model (2-3 days in-office or at client locations).
• A dynamic and supportive work environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact.

Join us to make your mark in the world of IT architecture while working alongside like-minded professionals in a collaborative environment.