Software Solution Architect

baann.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks Antwerp training

Health/fitness allowance

Company car and devices

Pension scheme

End-of-Year Bonus

40 days off per year

8% holiday allowance

Gym membership

Tuition fee scheme

Active staff association

Job summary

KION group is seeking a Software Solution Architect to design and specify WMS/WES/WCS solutions, interfacing between customers and development teams. You will bridge gaps between the business requirements and physical automation, ensuring successful go-lives and on-site support.

Your role includes collaboration with global software developers, driving FAT/SAT validation, and guiding agile projects while traveling across the EMEA. A technical assessment will be part of the process.

Qualifications

• University degree or bachelor’s in computer science, software engineering, industrial engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify WMS/WES/WCS solutions, interfacing between customers and developers.
• Coordinate with regional experts and customers across global teams.
• Oversee validation via FAT/SAT and rollout on-site support.
• Provide training and handovers during go-live.
• Support agile development and sprints to ensure project quality and timing.

Skills

C# Fullstack

.NET

SQL Databases

OPC-UA

REST

MQTT

JSON

XML

WMS/WES/WCS

PLC/SCADA

DevOps (GitLab/JIRA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab

JIRA

UI/HMI Tools

PLC Programming Tools

Job description

Are you looking to bridge the gap between complex business requirements and physical automation? We are seeking a Software Solution Architect to design and specify our WMS/WES/WCS solutions, acting as the key interface between customers and development teams. If you are passionate about seeing your code move physical machinery and thrive in a dynamic project environment, this is the role for you!

Wat ga je doen?

• Solution Design & Specification: You are responsible for the technical design and specification of WMS/WES/WCS solutions, acting as the primary interface between customer requirements, regional experts, and developers throughout the project lifecycle. This includes creating process flowcharts, specifications, development tasks, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaboration: You will take part in technical exchanges with software developers globally (EMEA, APAC, NA) to ensure technical alignment and participate in project kick-offs with customers. You also serve as the central technical liaison between the solution team and regional intralogistics experts.
• Validation & Deployment: You will oversee simulation scenarios to validate logistics processes and validate the solution through critical testing phases like Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Customer Go-Live & Support: During the go-live phase, you act as the primary technical escalation point, providing hands‑on support to resolve critical issues on-site. You are also responsible for delivering expert‑level training and system handovers to customers.
• Project Management & Improvement: You ensure project quality, time, and budget are maintained, supporting agile development and sprints. Additionally, you participate in lessons learned sessions to improve the implementation process.

Wie ben jij?

• Education & Experience: You hold a university or bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field. You have experience in solution design or technical architecture, ideally in logistics or industrial automation.
• Technical Expertise: You have strong knowledge of software architecture (frameworks, frontend, backend, cloud) and developer collaboration. You are experienced with automation technology, robotics, and software architecture.
• Skills & Character: You are a strategic thinker with strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and a customer‑oriented mindset. You possess excellent communication, interpersonal, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Key Proficiencies: You have basic experience with C# fullstack development, .Net, and SQL databases. Additionally, it is a bonus if you are familiar with DevOps tools (GitLab/JIRA), frontend UI/HMI, connectivity technologies (OPC-UA, REST, MQTT, JSON, XML), and WMS/ERP/control technologies (PLC, SCADA).
• Mindset: You are motivated by “new technology” and WMS/WES/WCS functions. You exhibit autonomy and initiative while maintaining a collaborative mindset.

A (technical) assessment will be part of the application process.

Wat bieden wij?

• Pre-Sales Influence: The opportunity to provide senior‑level technical expertise during the sales phase for complex, large‑scale projects, directly shaping winning proposals.
• Professional Development: Support for improving internal implementation processes and the ability to take part in “lessons learned” sessions.
• Agile Environment: Exposure to supporting agile development and the use of sprints.
• Global Collaboration: The chance to lead technical exchanges and collaborate with software developers across multiple regions, including EMEA, APAC, and NA.
• And ofcourse:
  • Estimate of €4.500 but can vary based on your knowlegde & experience.
  • 40 days off per year (please do come back) & 8% holiday allowance.
  • End‑of‑Year Bonus.
  • Excellent pension scheme (no personal contribution).
  • Company car, laptop and phone.
  • On‑site allowance.
  • Contribution to health / fitness (max €30 per month).
  • Customized training and onboarding, including 5 weeks of training in Antwerp.
  • Additional personal benefits, such as gym membership, bicycle plan and tution fee scheme.
  • Active and young staff association with regular activities.

Waar ga je werken?

At KION group (website):

• Flexible Work Environment: A flexible attitude is required, along with a willingness to travel EMEA-wide for projects (minimum 20%). In general, Tuesdays and Thursdays are in‑office days in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht.
• Compliance-Focused Organization: You will work in an environment that prioritizes compliance with contractual, quality, environmental (HSE practices, waste segregation), and health & safety requirements (PPE use, risk control).
• Intralogistics Sector: You will be part of a team deeply integrated into the logistics sector, utilizing deep practical process knowledge of WMS/WES/WCS solutions.
• Collaborative Culture: You will join an environment that values detecting and resolving incidents in collaboration with others and reporting relevant issues to appropriate coordinators.