For a client we are seeking a Solution Architect.

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

1 year (with the possibility of extension)

Work Regime:

Full-time, 2 office days per week

Languages:

English & Dutch

Responsibilities:

• Design solution architectures for complex systems with multiple applications and integrations.
• Work on multiple initiatives within B2B, often related to the CSS layer.
• Conduct high-level impact assessments and create solution designs for projects.
• Align with stakeholders and ensure the architecture meets business needs.
• Prepare architectural solution alternatives, designs, analyze needs, and formulate transformation plans.
• Help stakeholders understand complexity and costs, challenge business requirements, and provide alternatives.
• Map out the full cost picture and define feasibility and first workable versions.
• Contribute to long-term vision on application modernization and rationalization.
• Enforce guardrails within the organization to maintain an evolving and maintainable application landscape.
• Contribute to the enterprise architecture way of thinking.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an architect role, preferably in a complex environment.

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience in designing architectural alternatives and solutions and ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders and build bridges across various departments.
• Ability to make an impact and provide the best solution, considering all factors.
• Ability to present solutions to a group and convince stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• General software development lifecycle knowledge.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with a complex and large application landscape.
• Experience with Confluence and LeanIX for documentation.
• Knowledge of Enterprise architecture.
• Experience in the telecom sector.
• Collaboration experience with offshore teams.
• Experience with Salesforce.