Lead Tech Architect

Nova Hunte; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Hunte is looking for a Lead Tech Architect with over 10 years of experience to join a long-term contract opportunity in Amsterdam. This role focuses on enterprise architecture and digital workplace solutions, requiring expertise in cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and IAM solutions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate strategic ambitions into actionable architecture. Responsibilities include defining roadmaps and leading application rationalization initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture focusing on digital workplace solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of modern workplace technologies including Windows 10/11.
• Proven ability to develop and manage domain architecture and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a clear vision and strategy for the digital workplace.
• Define the baseline architecture and create roadmaps towards the target architecture.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable architectural decisions.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Digital workplace solutions

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Infrastructure as Code

Application portfolio management

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Azure Virtual Desktop

Microsoft 365

Job description

Are you a Lead Tech Architect with 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and digital workplace solutions? Apply now for a long-term contract opportunity with a leading aviation client in Amsterdam.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on digital workplace and cloud platforms
• Proven experience developing and managing domain architecture and technical standards (e.g. ArchiMate)
• In-depth knowledge of modern workplace technologies including Windows 10/11, Microsoft Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft 365
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure and IAM solutions (Entra ID/B2B)
• Experience with application rationalisation and application portfolio management in complex enterprise environments
• Demonstrated ability in Infrastructure as Code and application lifecycle management
• Strong stakeholder management skills in complex, business-critical environments
• Proven ability to translate strategic ambitions into concrete architectural choices and technical roadmaps
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across multiple organisational levels
• Strategic insight combined with pragmatic execution
• Develop and implement a clear, future-oriented vision and strategy for the digital workplace and enterprise applications
• Define the baseline architecture and create concrete roadmaps towards the desired target architecture
• Lead application rationalisation initiatives to simplify and optimise the application landscape
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable architectural decisions and standards
• Monitor coherence and quality across the technology domain
• Ensure adherence to architectural principles, standards, and governance frameworks
• Collaborate with stakeholders at various levels to gain buy-in for architectural vision and decisions
• Drive structured approaches to application portfolio management and optimisation
• Challenge the organisation with critical questions to advance digital workplace capabilities
• Balance architectural quality with delivery pragmatism to maintain momentum