
SOLUTION ARCHITECT
- Amstelveen, Noord-Holland
- Vast
- Voltijds
- Integration Architecture: Design and implement integration solutions that seamlessly connect systems and applications using APIs, messaging, events, and enterprise integration patterns.
- Enterprise Integration: Leverage integration technologies such as API Gateways, Event-Driven Architecture, REST, SOAP, GraphQL, Kafka, Azure Integration Services, or MuleSoft to support business objectives.
- Solution Design: Deliver end-to-end IT and integration solutions that align with client needs and enterprise architecture frameworks.
- Architecture Governance: Ensure architectural consistency and quality by participating in governance processes and contributing to standards and guidelines.
- Collaboration: Work closely with development teams, analysts, business stakeholders, and other architects to translate requirements into effective integration solutions.
- Pre-Sales Support: Support pre-sales efforts by assessing integration needs, proposing technical solutions, and presenting architecture visions to clients.
- Agile Delivery: Integrate integration architecture into Agile workflows, with CI/CD practices and DevOps principles.
- Technology Advisory: Advise clients on integration strategies, API-first development, cloud-native patterns, and modern iPaaS solutions.
- Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to the internal architecture community by sharing integration knowledge, tools, and patterns.
- Stakeholder Management: Build strong, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on integration matters.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an Integration Architect or a Solution Architect with a strong focus on system integration.
- Deep understanding of integration platforms, API management, event streaming (e.g., Kafka), messaging protocols (e.g., JMS, AMQP), and microservices architecture.
- Experience with cloud-based integration (e.g., Azure Logic Apps, Azure API Management, AWS EventBridge, GCP Pub/Sub).
- Familiarity with integration standards and formats: REST, OpenAPI/Swagger, OAuth2, OIDC, XML, JSON, XSLT, BPMN.
- Proficiency with architecture modeling tools such as ArchiMate, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect.
- Hands-on software development experience in Java or .NET, and familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps pipelines.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or SAFe.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactive, self-driven, and able to take ownership of solutions and lead discussions.
- Fluent in both Dutch and English (spoken and written) - mandatory.
- Competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth through national and international projects.
- A personal development plan tailored to your career goals as an (Integration) Architect.
- Flexibility through a hybrid working model (2-3 days at the office or client location).
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your integration expertise makes a real impact.