Strategic Enterprise Architect - Cloud-Native & API Leader

Stafide; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic leadership role

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A leading technology company in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced enterprise architect to define and govern the architectural roadmap across application and integration domains. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and API strategies, along with a strong focus on driving cloud-native transformation initiatives. This strategic role involves mentoring teams, producing architecture documentation, and ensuring the alignment of technology solutions with business objectives. Competitive opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture and large-scale system design.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot microservices.
• Proven experience defining API strategies and governing API platforms.
• Deep knowledge of integration and middleware technologies.
• Experience driving cloud-native modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices.
• Proficiency in architecture modeling techniques and tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills for technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience supporting pre-sales engagements.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern the enterprise architecture roadmap.
• Design scalable and secure solutions.
• Architect modern application landscapes.
• Lead API strategy and lifecycle management.
• Define enterprise integration patterns.
• Drive cloud-native transformation initiatives.
• Produce architecture blueprints and documentation.
• Provide architectural leadership in pre-sales activities.
• Mentor solution architects and technical leads.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Angular

API strategy

MuleSoft

Kafka

IBM MQ

Azure Service Bus

Kubernetes

CI/CD

ArchiMate

UML

Communication with non-technical stakeholders

Job description

A leading technology company in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced enterprise architect to define and govern the architectural roadmap across application and integration domains. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and API strategies, along with a strong focus on driving cloud-native transformation initiatives. This strategic role involves mentoring teams, producing architecture documentation, and ensuring the alignment of technology solutions with business objectives. Competitive opportunities for professional growth are offered.