Solution Architect
Voor een klant zijn wij op zoek naar een Solution Architect (Sender Platform and Retail).
Periode: Start zo snel mogelijk tot 30 oktober (met mogelijkheid tot verlenging).
Role Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions within the Retail & sender domain. This role bridges the gap between business vision and technical execution, ensuring architectural consistency, system quality, and alignment with strategic transformation goals. Working across cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), modern backend frameworks (e.g., Java, Node.js), retail applications, and partner ecosystems, the ideal candidate will guide teams in delivering robust, integrated, and future-ready solutions. The architect will drive best practices, mentor development teams, and ensure solutions align with security, compliance, and architecture standards.
Key Responsibilities Architectural Leadership:
• Design scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions supporting retail operations, customer journeys, and omnichannel services.
• Design a digital customer channel for our B2B and B2C customers (front and back end) through successive MVPs with the ambition to create a group asset
• Help identify optimisations and innovations across initiatives such as self-service harmonisation, remote assistance, and AI-enabled retail experiences.
• Develop architectural standards, design patterns, and governance models aligned with enterprise and retail strategy. Solution Development & Guidance:
• Support application development teams with high-level solution design and technical direction.
• Review architecture and technical designs to ensure performance, resilience, scalability, and usability in retail environments.
• Advise on trade-offs and architectural decisions throughout the software delivery lifecycle. • Solution Delivery Support:
• Guide development teams during build and implementation phases.
• Support issue resolution and performance tuning across platforms and components.
• Contribute to disaster recovery, high availability, and security architecture planning. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Work closely with business, product, and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into architectural solutions.
• Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to integrate CI/CD practices and infrastructure automation.
• Facilitate architecture reviews, design workshops, and cross-functional discussions. Innovation & Best Practices:
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their relevance to enterprise goals.
• Champion the adoption of modern architecture practices including microservices, API-first design, and cloud-native principles.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, mentorship, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications Experience:
• 5+ years in software architecture/design.
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade systems, preferably in retail, logistics, or customer-facing environments.
• Experience in Customer data, CRM, CIAM, pricing & promotions.
• Experience in retail applications: tablet, kiosk, and network setup.
• Hands-on expertise in Mobile & Web front-end technologies, Java, Android or Node.js architectures.
• Background in systems integration, POS platforms, identity, payments, or modern application development. Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure), containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and automation tools.
• Experience with API-driven design, microservices, and event-driven or service-oriented architecture (SOA).
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines, monitoring, and performance optimization in strategies.
• Solid grasp of architectural concerns such as scalability, fault tolerance, security, compliance, and device integration. Soft Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams, mentoring engineers, and influencing technical direction. Preferred Skills:
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or TOGAF.
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments.
• Experience in digital transformation, legacy modernization, or retail platform evolution.
• Industry experience in logistics, postal services, or retail networks.