Strategic Cloud-Native Java Architect for APIs & Security

de Bijenkorf; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Profit sharing bonus

Personal performance bonus

Vitality budget

Pension contribution

Collective health insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

De Bijenkorf is seeking an experienced Software Architect to set the high-level technical vision and translate it into implementable roadmaps. You will coordinate multiple teams and third parties to deliver features that enhance the customer experience while maintaining a clear target state.

You will define roadmaps with an MVP mindset, weigh technical approaches, and drive architectural change. You will oversee the technical landscape, ensure quality, and mentor teams across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an (enterprise or domain) architect.
• Proven track record of driving architectural change.
• Background in engineering in complex environments.
• Cloud experience (GCP).
• Deep Java knowledge; Kotlin preferred.
• Deep understanding of API design and best practices.
• Extensive up-to-date knowledge of web-based and cloud-native technologies.
• Experience in security architecture is preferred.
• Experience in retail environment is preferred.
• TOGAF certified or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set high-level technical vision and translate into implementable strategy, designs and roadmaps.
• Coordinate multiple teams and third parties to deliver features and customer experiences.
• Define roadmaps with an MVP mindset, balancing pragmatism and long-term objectives.
• Weigh different technical approaches and present decisions clearly.
• Oversee the technical landscape, ensure quality and identify improvement areas.
• Coach, mentor and challenge teams on architectural principles and concepts.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

API design

Cloud architecture

Security architecture

Retail domain knowledge

TOGAF

Job description

De Bijenkorf is seeking an experienced Software Architect to set the high-level technical vision and translate it into implementable roadmaps. You will coordinate multiple teams and third parties to deliver features that enhance the customer experience while maintaining a clear target state.

You will define roadmaps with an MVP mindset, weigh technical approaches, and drive architectural change. You will oversee the technical landscape, ensure quality, and mentor teams across the organization.