We are seeking a Solution Architect with expertise in MS Cloud technologies for an EU agency based in Amsterdam. This role requires 100% on-site presence.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and review of end-to-end domain architecture and processes aligned with strategic business requirements. Identify benefits of various strategies.
- Ensure alignment between business strategies, enterprise architecture, and technology directions by establishing strategies, policies, standards, and practices.
- Develop and present business cases for high-level initiatives to secure approvals.
- Create and communicate multiple design perspectives to address stakeholder concerns, balancing functional and non-functional requirements. Evaluate alternative design options and tradeoffs.
- Document and justify domain architecture decisions, assessing and managing associated risks.
- Ensure selected platforms and components for domain solutions are integrated to meet objectives.
- Provide effort and cost estimates along with work breakdown structures.
- Present domain architecture to governance bodies, address architectural actions, and participate in IT governance processes.
- Collaborate with architects to develop solutions following the agency's architectural principles.
- Partner with Platform Architects from the Strategic Platforms department to assess and optimize domain requirements and align with platform architecture.
- Coordinate with the Enterprise Architect from the CIO Office to ensure compatibility with broader enterprise architecture.
- Work with Customer Portfolio Leads from the Customer Advocacy Department to incorporate business needs into technical solutions and platform architecture.
- Contribute to solution testing and identify improvements in processes and strategic platforms.
- Collaborate with Business Analysis to identify and mitigate risks throughout the solution lifecycle.
- Support knowledge transfer and transparent communication regarding risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Identify process and product improvements based on requirements and design agreements.
Your Profile:
- Master's degree in an IT-related field.
- At least 8 years of experience as a Solution Architect.
- Professional qualifications in designing cloud-based solutions (e.g., Azure, PowerApps, Portal, MS Dynamics 365, SharePoint Online, SAP SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, Salesforce).
- Certifications such as BCS, TOGAF, SWEBOK, or equivalent in architecture.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, including Dynamics Portals and SharePoint Online.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, JIRA, SDLC, and ServiceNow modules (IT Operations Management, Visibility, IT Service Management, Customer Service) is preferred.
Application Process:
Please send your resume to the provided contact.
Additional Details:
- Contract position
- Key Skills include Business Process, VMware, Cloud, HTML5, Windows, Project Management, AWS, Infrastructure, Web Services, JQuery, Java, Computer Engineering, Solutions Design, Technical Solutions, Analytics.
- Employment Type: Contract
- Vacancy: 1