Solutions Architect - Sustainability

Workiva Netherlands BV; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Workiva Netherlands BV is seeking a Solutions Architect to design and deliver impactful solutions for customers. In this role, you will lead service delivery projects, interface with partners, and guide architectural decisions to ensure quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate possesses at least 4 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing training in financial and operational reporting technologies. This position allows for remote work and requires up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in service delivery or related field.
• Experience at a consultant level in a professional services company.
• Ability to maintain customer-first relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of contracted services to customers and partners.
• Guide partners through complex architectural choices.
• Participate in mentoring peers and assisting with onboarding.

Skills

Service delivery experience

SaaS and cloud technologies

SQL

Interpersonal communication

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

JSON

REST

Job description

Overview

The Solutions Architect (SA) at Workiva works directly with customers and partners to design and deliver solutions that achieve impactful business outcomes. This role is a consultative platform expert who leads the delivery of contracted services and performs detailed discovery sessions to create robust sustainability reporting solution designs tailored to financial, risk, or operational reporting needs.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of contracted services to customers and partners, ensuring projects move efficiently from concept to high‑impact reality.
• Perform deep discovery sessions to understand business requirements and create solution designs that achieve clear outcomes within the platform.
• Directly interface with delivery partners, guiding them through complex architectural choices to protect solution quality and ecosystem readiness without taking over core partner ownership.
• Participate in leading and mentoring peers as well as associates, assisting with onboarding and driving ongoing internal training efforts.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to validate scoping, challenge poor design choices from partners or customers, and protect downstream stability.
• Maintain and enhance advanced knowledge of financial, risk, or operational reporting using the platform through a strong commitment to ongoing training.
• Integrate intelligent tools and AI‑assisted workflows into daily routine to minimise repetitive admin tasks and focus on high‑value advisory.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in a service delivery role, finance, audit, risk, sustainability, or a related platform delivery field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SaaS, cloud technologies, or data architectures, with familiarity across ERP, GRC, or Sustainability technology platforms.
• Familiarity with SQL, JSON, REST, or Python.
• Self‑motivated with a strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvement, alongside the ability to influence and drive change in business processes.
• Experience working at a consultant level within a professional services company or public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated ability to curate and maintain customer‑first relationships with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely outside of a Workiva office. Up to 20% travel for customer meetings and company events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Workiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.