Software Architect

Utilus; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Personal development budget

Home office budget

Job summary

Utilus is seeking a Senior Software Architect to lead high-level system design across multiple technology stacks, including C#/.NET and Python on Azure. You will shape architectural patterns, standards, and AI-driven approaches while guiding development teams and coordinating with clients.

You will gather business goals from external stakeholders, translate them into technical designs, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master in IT or related field.
• >5 years experience in software development and architecture roles.
• Excellent knowledge of software design, architecture and AI-driven systems.
• Hands-on mentality in a fast-paced environment with a proactive, results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Design high-level architecture and define architectural patterns and standards.
• Create blueprints for solutions with workflow diagrams and system architectures across stacks (C#/.NET and/or Python on Azure).
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and PMs to ensure timely implementation of solutions.
• Gather requirements from external stakeholders and translate into functional/technical designs.

Skills

AI-driven systems

Hands-on mentality

Stakeholder management

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT

Tools

Microsoft .NET/Azure

Python

Java

AWS

Job description

Utilus is a fast-growing and highly ambitious software delivery company. We design, build, manage and operate highly scalable and complex software projects in the heart of the primary business processes of our clients, including Tennet, Eneco, Dura Vermeer and Nederlandse Loterij.

We work on sustainability by focusing mainly on assignments in the heart of the energy transition. We believe in the universal truth that true transformation is only attainable if our clients are prepared to ‘do the work’. That’s why at Utilus, we help our clients to ‘do the work’: by developing an approach to improve and renew essential IT, all while keeping the clients business running smoothly.

We take an honest and constructive approach, our two core values, to renewing and enhancing essential IT systems.

About The Job

We are currently seeking a Software Architect to join our rapidly growing team.

The Senior Software Architect works in external projects with the goal to deliver high quality technical solutions that meet the client’s needs and business vision. The Senior Software Architect designs high-level architecture and defines architectural patterns and development standards for the development team to follow and performs a quality assurance role on development.

Key Responsibilities Software Architect

• Problem Solving: Address technical challenges and provide innovative solutions to complex problems
• System Design: Leveraging technical knowledge, you develop blueprints for solutions, including workflow diagrams, system architectures, and mockups, ensuring they fulfil user needs and are technically feasible. You will work on software solutions across different technology stacks. Many of our projects use C#/.NET and/or Python on Azure. You effectively use AI-assisted coding and engineering tools where appropriate.
• Collaboration with Teams: You closely collaborate with developers, QA teams, and project managers to guarantee that proposed solutions are implemented accurately and on time
• Gathering and Analysing Requirements: You work directly with external stakeholders to grasp business goals and convert them into actionable functional and technical designs and solutions

What We Are Looking For

• You have a bachelor's or Master degree in IT (or related) field
• >5 years relevant experience in software development and coding including a proven successful track record as an Architect
• You have excellent knowledge of software and application design, architecture, and AI-driven systems
• You effectively use AI-assisted coding and engineering tools where appropriate
• You have hands-on experience across multiple programming languages and technologies (not limited to a single stack). Experience with Microsoft technologies (.NET and Azure) is an advantage, while experience with Python, Java, AWS, or similar technologies is also valued.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• You are enthusiastic about technology with a commitment to staying abreast of the latest technological trends and advancements
• Hands-on mentality: You have a hands-on mentality and you are comfortable in fast paced environment; You are proactive and result driven
• Business Vision: You identify and translate a client’s needs and business vision into a fitting technical solution
• Stakeholder Management & Leadership: Your stakeholder management is excellent. You easily work with the client's stakeholders, supporting them in identifying and aligning on what is required to take the next step in the project
• Communication Skills: Your communication skills in English are excellent (Dutch is a plus). You communicate the architectural design and technical solution with the client and the team and set clear goals to work towards

What We Offer

• Collaborative culture: Work alongside brilliant minds, exchange ideas, and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive compensation: Receive a generous salary package, including a yearly bonus up to 20%
• Work-life balance: Benefit from flexible working hours and unlimited paid time off (PTO) allowing you to achieve harmony between your personal and professional life.
• Budget for personal development and learning opportunities, as we embrace a growth mindset.
• Personal budget for setting up your home office.

Please note that a take-home case study is part of the recruitment process (after a 30 min online pre-interview). The take-home case study requires up to 4 hours of your effort.

*Please note that we only accept applicants that are located in the Netherlands and that Utilus does not cover relocation.

Utilus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.