Enterprise Architect (ID: 3559)

Stafide
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tech stack

Java
API
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Middleware
IBM WebSphere MQ
Systems Architecture
UML
Azure
Spring-boot
Archimate
Angular
Kubernetes
Kafka
Front End Software Development
Api Management
Mulesoft
Microservices

Job description

  • Define and govern the enterprise architecture roadmap across application and integration domains.
  • Design scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions aligned with business and technology strategy.
  • Architect modern application landscapes using Java, Spring Boot microservices, and Angular front-end frameworks.
  • Lead API strategy, including design standards, gateway governance, and API lifecycle management.
  • Define enterprise integration patterns and govern middleware platforms such as MuleSoft, Kafka, IBM MQ, and Azure Service Bus.
  • Drive cloud-native transformation initiatives including containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, and CI/CD enablement.
  • Produce architecture blueprints, Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), and detailed solution design documentation.
  • Provide architectural leadership during pre-sales activities, RFP responses, client workshops, and solution proposals.
  • Mentor solution architects and senior technical leads across distributed and cross-functional teams.
  • Ensure alignment between enterprise standards, security requirements, and scalable platform architecture.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in enterprise architecture and large-scale system design.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot microservices architecture, and Angular-based applications.
  • Proven experience defining API strategies and governing API platforms.
  • Deep knowledge of integration and middleware technologies including MuleSoft, Kafka, IBM MQ, and Azure Service Bus.
  • Experience driving cloud-native modernization initiatives, including containerization and Kubernetes.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps integration within enterprise environments.
  • Proficiency in architecture modeling techniques and tools such as ArchiMate and UML.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex technical challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience supporting pre-sales engagements and technical solution positioning.

You Should Possess the Ability to

  • Develop and execute enterprise-wide architectural vision and strategy.
  • Balance strategic architecture planning with hands-on technical guidance.
  • Standardize integration and API governance across multiple platforms.
  • Align business objectives with scalable and resilient technology solutions.
  • Lead architecture discussions across technical and executive stakeholders.
  • Guide modernization initiatives toward cloud-native and containerized environments.
  • Mentor and influence senior technical professionals across distributed teams.

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