Enterprise Architect (ID: 3559)

Stafide; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic leadership role

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A leading technology company in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced enterprise architect to define and govern the architectural roadmap across application and integration domains. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and API strategies, along with a strong focus on driving cloud-native transformation initiatives. This strategic role involves mentoring teams, producing architecture documentation, and ensuring the alignment of technology solutions with business objectives. Competitive opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture and large-scale system design.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot microservices.
• Proven experience defining API strategies and governing API platforms.
• Deep knowledge of integration and middleware technologies.
• Experience driving cloud-native modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices.
• Proficiency in architecture modeling techniques and tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills for technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience supporting pre-sales engagements.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern the enterprise architecture roadmap.
• Design scalable and secure solutions.
• Architect modern application landscapes.
• Lead API strategy and lifecycle management.
• Define enterprise integration patterns.
• Drive cloud-native transformation initiatives.
• Produce architecture blueprints and documentation.
• Provide architectural leadership in pre-sales activities.
• Mentor solution architects and technical leads.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Angular

API strategy

MuleSoft

Kafka

IBM MQ

Azure Service Bus

Kubernetes

CI/CD

ArchiMate

UML

Communication with non-technical stakeholders

Job description

Responsibilities

• Define and govern the enterprise architecture roadmap across application and integration domains.
• Design scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions aligned with business and technology strategy.
• Architect modern application landscapes using Java, Spring Boot microservices, and Angular front-end frameworks.
• Lead API strategy, including design standards, gateway governance, and API lifecycle management.
• Define enterprise integration patterns and govern middleware platforms such as MuleSoft, Kafka, IBM MQ, and Azure Service Bus.
• Drive cloud-native transformation initiatives including containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, and CI/CD enablement.
• Produce architecture blueprints, Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), and detailed solution design documentation.
• Provide architectural leadership during pre-sales activities, RFP responses, client workshops, and solution proposals.
• Mentor solution architects and senior technical leads across distributed and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure alignment between enterprise standards, security requirements, and scalable platform architecture.

What You Bring to the Table

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture and large-scale system design.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot microservices architecture, and Angular-based applications.
• Proven experience defining API strategies and governing API platforms.
• Deep knowledge of integration and middleware technologies including MuleSoft, Kafka, IBM MQ, and Azure Service Bus.
• Experience driving cloud-native modernization initiatives, including containerization and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps integration within enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in architecture modeling techniques and tools such as ArchiMate and UML.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting pre-sales engagements and technical solution positioning.

You Should Possess the Ability to

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide architectural vision and strategy.
• Balance strategic architecture planning with hands-on technical guidance.
• Standardize integration and API governance across multiple platforms.
• Align business objectives with scalable and resilient technology solutions.
• Lead architecture discussions across technical and executive stakeholders.
• Guide modernization initiatives toward cloud-native and containerized environments.
• Mentor and influence senior technical professionals across distributed teams.

What We Bring to the Table

• A strategic leadership role shaping enterprise-wide architecture direction.
• Opportunity to drive modernization and cloud-native transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to complex enterprise ecosystems and high-impact decision-making.
• A collaborative environment that values architectural governance and innovation.
• Continuous opportunities for professional and leadership growth.

Let’s Connect

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