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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hands-on software architect - **Company:** iwell B.V. - **Location:** Utrecht, Netherlands (Remote available) - **Salary:** €14,733.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Data Streaming, TypeScript, Web Applications, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, Backend, AngularJS, Production Code, Data Pipelines, Service Stack - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nl.talent.com/redirect?id=634410438523882907&source=vacant&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=arbitrage&utm_product=vacantnewsponso&puid=adaaaddddddc9ddcbdafaddgadacadddgdd89ddbddde9ddd9dd89dd8bddeadd7bdagadd9ced39ddfbdafaed2fddbadd8dddgaddgfddgaddgaed39cdb6bdbgb9ebe933def3de93de83de93de93debgddagddffddb3de73ee3bdd99ddgeed33ee33def3de93ee33ee33ee33ee33ee33ee33ee33e&pos=6&xml_batch_generation_id=b1889ad9-b8bb-4680-b3a2-36fd439a053d&falcon=1&pid=29a412822366&bpid=6060f785a854ed763cd91fd46e45821b ## About the Role * Substantial experience as a software engineer with a track record of taking architectural responsibility for non-trivial systems. * Productivity in at least two of: C#/.NET, TypeScript/Angular, and Python. * Hands-on experience with Azure (and ideally GCP), including identity, security, and platform services. * Familiarity with edge or IoT scenarios; Azure IoT Edge is a plus. * Ability to get up to speed quickly in unfamiliar codebases and be productive within days. * Strong communication skills; able to explain technical trade-offs to both junior engineers and C-level stakeholders. Fluency in English required. * Pragmatic mindset: choose well-understood solutions when appropriate and recognise when to innovate. ## Description * Own the architecture of iwells full software stack and keep it coherent as the company grows. * Spend around 50% of your time writing production code and working alongside development teams. * Make and document key technical decisions: technology choices, service boundaries, data flows, security and identity, deployment and operability. * Partner with tech leads and product managers to align technical direction with product strategy. * Coach and mentor engineers; review designs and code. * Monitor non-functional concerns (scalability, reliability, security, cost) across Azure and GCP. Technologies: * Angular * Architect * Azure * Backend * C# * Cloud * GCP * IoT * Mobile * Python * Security * TypeScript * Web * ASP.NET * REST More: - Position Title: Hands-on Software Architect - Company: iwell - Your Partner for Sustainable Energy Solutions - Location: Utrecht - About iwell: We reinforce energy security by helping European businesses become more energy independent. We deliver energy management solutions (in-house EMS and modular battery storage) to drive profit through sustainability. Fast-growing international team of engineers, software developers, business developers and creative thinkers. - Role summary: Oversee technical direction of the entire software stack and spend roughly half your time coding. Not a pure whiteboard architect-works hands-on in code and helps raise the technical bar by working alongside engineers. - Technology stack: C# applications running on Azure IoT Edge at sites and batteries; Angular web app with a C# backend; multiple cloud services on Azure; data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform; optimization applications in Python. - Success criteria: Set architectural direction across a heterogeneous, multi-cloud, edge-to-cloud platform; move fluently between C#, TypeScript/Angular and Python; help others get up to speed quickly; raise the technical bar by working with engineers. - Benefits and perks: - 30 days of holiday, plus a yearly company holiday and one volunteer day per year. - €1,500 per year development budget. - Pension plan with BrandNewDay. - Travel reimbursement (bike, car, or public transport). - Mobile phone allowance €25/month. - Full-time 5 days / 40 hours (4 days / 32 hours considered). - Hybrid work: work from home 1 day per week. - Office perks including daily fresh fruit and team activities. - More info: How to apply: Application process: 1. Apply - People team and hiring manager review; response within 2 weeks. 2. Phone screening - introductory call. 3. 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