Solution Architect

GeekSoft Consulting; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Utrecht is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design, build, and improve online platforms. You will be responsible for delivering enterprise-grade solutions, translating functional requirements into scalable architectures, and ensuring adherence to architectural best practices. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in solution architecture and is proficient in Service-Oriented Architecture and the OpenText Process Suite. This role offers a challenging environment with opportunities for learning.

Benefits

A challenging, innovative environment

Opportunities for learning

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Solution Architect or in a comparable role.
• 7+ years of expertise in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with the OpenText Process Suite.
• Proficient with JIRA for project tracking and backlog management.
• Experienced within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Competent in SQL including data modeling and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Apply Solution Architecture principles across various layers.
• Translate complex requirements into scalable solutions.
• Produce project-start architectures and detailed designs.
• Promote adherence to architectural principles and best practices.
• Develop comprehensive solution architectures.
• Support project teams during implementation phases.
• Operate within Agile/Scrum framework.

Skills

Solution Architecture Principles

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

JIRA

Agile/Scrum methodologies

SQL

Knowledge transfer and coaching

Tools

OpenText Process Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Help design, build and continuously improve the clients online platform
• Research, suggest and implement new technology solutions following best practices/standards
• Take responsibility for the resiliency and availability of different products
• Be a productive member of the team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a Solution Architect or in a comparable senior-level architecture role, with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions.
• 7+ years of expertise in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), with strong knowledge of integrating systems, services, and processes.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with the OpenText Process Suite Platform, including design, configuration, and implementation.
• Proficient with JIRA for project tracking, backlog management, and sprint planning.
• Experienced in working within Agile/Scrum teams, with a solid understanding of iterative development, sprint cycles, and continuous improvement practices.
• Competent in SQL, including data modeling, querying, and performance tuning.
• Familiar with the Defense sector, including organizational structures, workflows, compliance requirements, and security protocols.
• Experienced in knowledge transfer and coaching, providing guidance to mid-level and senior team members to elevate team capability and ensure long-term knowledge retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply core Solution Architecture (SA) principles across the process, information, application, and technology layers of the enterprise landscape.
• Translate complex functional and technical requirements into scalable architectural solutions, working closely with consultants and domain experts.
• Produce project start architectures and detailed solution designs aligned with overarching enterprise architecture, standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Promote and enforce adherence to architectural principles and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive solution architectures encompassing business processes, roles, data models, applications, databases, and infrastructure components.
• Support project teams during implementation phases, ensuring alignment with architecture while remaining agile to adjust design when required.
• Operate within an Agile/Scrum framework, evolving architectural deliverables iteratively in close collaboration with business and IT stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic bridge between business objectives and technical execution, enabling efficient and effective solution delivery.

Benefits

• A challenging, innovating environment.
• Opportunities for learning where needed.