Information Technology Solutions Architect

Airswift; Rotterdam, Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced IT Solutions Architect to design and govern end-to-end technology solutions across complex digital and enterprise initiatives in Rotterdam. Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

The role focuses on aligning with architecture standards, security requirements, and business objectives, delivering architecture governance and high-level delivery designs across cloud, data, and integration domains.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong Microsoft Azure architecture and solution design expertise.
• Experience with APIs, event-driven architectures, messaging, and integration platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, platform services, containers, security, and governance.
• Experience producing architecture documentation and supporting architecture review boards.
• Understanding of TOGAF or similar EA frameworks.
• Experience designing AI-enabled solutions including GenAI and model integration.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and security.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions.
• Lead architecture governance activities, design reviews, and technical workshops.
• Assess SaaS platforms, cloud services, and vendor solutions against enterprise architecture standards.
• Produce architecture deliverables including HLDs, TADs, ADRs, integration designs, and architecture board presentations.
• Drive reuse of reference architectures, patterns, and architectural building blocks.
• Design solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services, integration platforms, API-led architectures, and cloud-native patterns.
• Collaborate with project managers, delivery teams, security teams, and business stakeholders across multiple initiatives.

Skills

Azure architecture

API integration

Event-driven design

Cloud-native architectures

Security & governance

TOGAF framework

GenAI integration

Education

TOGAF certification

Azure Architect certification

Job description

Hourly Rate: 51€ + 8% holiday allowance per hour worked

Sponsorship: Not Provided

Location: Rotterdam (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Solutions Architect to design and govern end-to-end technology solutions across complex digital and enterprise initiatives, ensuring alignment with architecture standards, security requirements, and strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end solution architectures across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and security domains.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and supportable technical solutions.
• Lead architecture governance activities, design reviews, and technical workshops.
• Assess SaaS platforms, cloud services, and vendor solutions against enterprise architecture standards.
• Produce architecture deliverables including HLDs, TADs, ADRs, integration designs, and architecture board presentations.
• Drive reuse of reference architectures, patterns, and architectural building blocks.
• Design solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services, integration platforms, API-led architectures, and cloud-native patterns.
• Collaborate with project managers, delivery teams, security teams, and business stakeholders across multiple initiatives.

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong Microsoft Azure architecture and solution design expertise.
• Experience with APIs, event-driven architectures, messaging, and integration platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, platform services, containers, security, and governance.
• Experience producing architecture documentation and supporting architecture review boards.
• Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Experience designing AI-enabled solutions, including GenAI, AI agents, model integration, security, and compliance considerations.

Nice-to-Have:

• Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft Copilot, or Microsoft Foundry experience.
• Knowledge of AVEVA, IFS, or Cognite platforms.
• Experience with Bizzdesign HOPEX.
• ITIL, TOGAF, CISSP, SAFe, Azure Architect, or Enterprise Architecture certifications.
• Experience working within Agile and DevOps delivery environments.