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# Platform Architect

- **Company:** StarApple
- **Location:** Tiel, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Open Source Technology, Open Web Application Security, Gitlab, Kubernetes
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.werk.nl/nl/vacatures/71128313

## About the Role

HBO werk- en denkniveau*, en 5+ jaar ervaring als platform-, cloud- of solution architect - Kubernetes-platformen en securitystandaarden (OWASP, AVG, BIO, ISO27001);
cloud concepten, cloud migraties en DevOps-teams, CI/CD, GitLab en ArgoCD; - inzet van Open Source en Open Standaarden (oa. Forum voor Standaardisatie); - Het opstellen van doel en transitie architecturen (NORA...

## Description

Als Platform Architect binnen Digitaal Politie Contact (DPC) werk je aan de technische basis van kritieke digitale diensten, zoals politie.nl, intakeapplicaties en meldkamersystemen. Je ontwikkelt en bewaakt de platformarchitectuur en ondersteunt Platform- en DevOps-teams bij de verdere modernisering richting een toekomstbestendig platform.
Je zorgt dat oplossingen veilig, schaalbaar en beheersbaar zijn en bent een belangrijke sparringpartner voor zowel interne architecten als externe hostingpartijen. Daarbij bewaak je de samenhang tussen applicatie- en platformarchitectuur en adviseer je het management over technische keuzes, security, compliance en governance.
Daarnaast werk je aan cloud- en migratievraagstukken, data- en integratieoplossingen en de ontwikkeling van doel- en transitiearchitecturen binnen de bredere politieorganisatie.


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