Solutions Architect (Azure)

TL;DR

Solutions Architect (Azure): Translating business requirements into scalable, future-proof solution architectures and guiding development teams in delivering high-quality, cloud-native solutions with an accent on architectural consistency and enterprise standards. Focus on managing architecture backlogs, monitoring roadmap execution, and applying modern architectural principles like microservices and cloud-native design.

Location: Hybrid (Netherlands)

Salary: €70,000–€100,000 gross per year

What you will do

• Translate business requirements into coherent process, application, information, and technology architectures.
• Design and document solution architectures and technical designs within established architectural frameworks.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and architectural consistency across multiple initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Scrum teams, and developers to deliver features in line with architectural guidelines.
• Develop and maintain architecture roadmaps and target-state architectures in collaboration with other architects.
• Manage and prioritize the architecture backlog and monitor roadmap execution, continuously improving architectural and modelling standards.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience as a Solution Architect.
• Experience with PEGA / Case Management platforms, specifically configuration and/or integration.
• Strong front-end software development background and experience building business logic layer in Node.js.
• Strong experience in API Management, Azure reporting solutions, Oracle Database, and PL/SQL.
• Hands-on experience with ArchiMate and/or TOGAF modelling.
• Thorough understanding of financial services industry, business processes, and working in regulated / large enterprise environments.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Nice to have

• Experience translating business requirements into solution designs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices (e.g., OWASP).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.

Culture & Benefits

• Combine strategic thinking with hands-on architectural expertise.
• Comfortable operating in complex financial environments and enjoys translating business needs into structured, scalable solutions.
• Strong communicator who can engage with senior management while staying close to development teams.
• Takes ownership of quality, stimulates professional growth in others, and continuously challenges to improve the architecture landscape.