Solution Architect (Tech4Dev)

TL;DR

Solution Architect (Tech4Dev): Designing and evolving cloud-native engineering platforms to support the full software development lifecycle with an accent on CI/CD integration, scalability, and developer experience. Focus on translating architectural vision into practical, reusable standards for over 8,000 engineers and 400+ teams.

Location: Must be based in the Netherlands and have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. No relocation support provided.

Salary: €5,030–€7,183 gross per month.

Company

A major international financial institution dedicated to delivering high-quality services and enabling frictionless software development for its engineering teams.

What you will do

• Shape the architecture for developer platforms and engineering capabilities within Tech4Dev.
• Design and evolve cloud-native solutions that integrate with CI/CD pipelines and observability ecosystems.
• Translate strategic architectural vision into practical, reusable designs and standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, Product Owners, and architects to influence delivery across 400+ teams.
• Mentor and coach squads on implementing resilient system designs throughout the DevOps cycle.

Requirements

• Must be located in the Netherlands with the legal right to work in the country.
• At least 3 years of Solution Architecture experience in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, including microservices and event-driven systems.
• Proven experience with scalable and distributed systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and engineering platforms.
• Experience with platform engineering or developer experience domains.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working environment with a balance between home and office.
• Thirteenth month and 8% holiday allowance.
• 10% Employee Benefit Budget.
• EUR 1,400 annual development budget for professional growth.
• Focus on work-life balance and inclusive team culture.

Hiring process

• Review of resumes and cover letters.
• One or more online or in-person interviews.
• Potential assignment or assessment for specific roles.
• Legal reliability check prior to start.