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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Solutions Architect - **Company:** Itproposal Bekijk Alle Vacatures - **Location:** Arnhem, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Integration Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, Software as a Service, IT Management, IT Architecture, Technical Debt - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.nl/jobad/nl0f5461864e41f85727369c78aa745ac4 ## About the Role * University degree in a technical field and/or Business Administration * Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in: * IT Architecture * Digital Transformation * Application Management * IT Delivery * Experience within the energy or utilities sector is highly preferred * Strong knowledge of: * Complex application landscapes * Asset management * Agile methodologies * IT governance and compliance * Proven experience with data- and digital-enabled transformations * Experience working in waterfall, agile, and hybrid delivery environments * Experience with strategic sourcing and collaborating with nearshore/offshore service providers * Dutch language skills are a plus but not mandatory Soft Skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Independent, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset * Comfortable navigating complex organizational environments Key Competencies * Managing Complexity * Decision Quality * Innovation & Continuous Improvement * Process Optimization * Organizational Awareness * Persuasion & Stakeholder Alignment, * Freelancers / self-employed contractors (ZZP) are not eligible for this assignment * We are specifically seeking a technically hands-on IT Architect with strong solution and integration architecture expertise * Experience with legacy-to-target migrations is essential ## Description Join a leading European energy infrastructure organization and help shape the future of the electricity grid. As an IT Solutions Architect within the Assets (Onshore) domain, you will play a key role in driving digital innovation and supporting the energy transition through scalable, future-proof IT solutions. In this role, you will contribute directly to the modernization and expansion of the Dutch high-voltage electricity grid by designing and optimizing complex IT and integration landscapes that support critical infrastructure projects and grid operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, hands-on IT architect with strong expertise in solution architecture, integration architecture, and legacy-to-target environment migrations. About the Organisation This organization is a major European Transmission System Operator (TSO), responsible for ensuring a reliable and secure electricity supply across large parts of the Netherlands and Germany. The company plays a critical role in enabling the European energy transition through innovation, infrastructure development, and digital transformation initiatives. You will join the Digital & Technology Transformation - Assets unit within the Onshore domain, where teams focus on digital solutions supporting the development, maintenance, and optimization of the onshore electricity grid., * Design and guide the implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing IT and integration solutions * Translate business requirements into sustainable technical architectures aligned with enterprise architecture standards * Support the development and maintenance of application and technical landscapes * Drive modernization initiatives and help reduce technical debt * Support application lifecycle management, including upgrades and vendor evaluations * Perform fit-gap analyses for SaaS and COTS solutions * Introduce innovative technologies that improve operational efficiency and support grid expansion * Collaborate with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, platform teams, and operational delivery teams * Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and end-to-end thinking across teams, * Hybrid model: 50/50 remote and office-based * Mandatory office days: Tuesday and Wednesday * Preferred availability: 40 hours per week * Interview process: 1-2 interview rounds * A valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and Pre-Employment Screening (PES) are required before onboarding ## Related Videos - [Resolving technical debts in software architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1680-resolving-technical-debts-in-software-architecture) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Architectures that we can use with .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/935-architectures-that-we-can-use-with-net) - [Work efficiently with Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/48-work-efficiently-with-architecture-decision-records-adrs) - [One Does Not Simply Make Architecture Decisions Alone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2128-one-does-not-simply-make-architecture-decisions-alone) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023)