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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect (Senior Consultant) AI & Data - **Company:** Ernst & Young - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Systems, Desktop Publishing, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Togaf, Information Technology, Data Pipelines, GXP, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** November 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.ey.com/talentcommunity/apply/1456350233/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * A completed university degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Data Science, AI or Engineering. * A minimum of 3 years of experience in programming and engineering (for example in Python, SQL or Spark), building end-to-end data and AI applications and applying good engineering practices such as testing, CI/CD and code review. * A clear ambition to grow into solution architecture and the drive to learn from experienced architects. Some exposure to design decisions is a plus. * Strong communication skills: you can explain complex architectures, including visually, and engage business stakeholders to turn business needs into high-level requirements and solution designs. * Practical knowledge of cloud platforms, such as Azure, and a solid understanding of the underlying architecture and data technologies. * Experience guiding fellow engineers, for example as technical lead on a component or through code reviews. Ideally, you also have The following experience is helpful, not essential. Experience in one or more areas can help you get off to a strong start. * Cloud architecture or engineering certification (Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS or Google Cloud Platform) and experience with cloud-native architectures, APIs and microservices. * TOGAF certification or equivalent architecture certificates or formal learning. * Experience with modern data platforms such as Snowflake or Databricks. * Experience with cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices, containers and modern integration patterns. * Experience in the financial or public sector: you bring an understanding of the specific regulations, processes and challenges that organizations in these sectors face when adopting data and AI solutions. * Experience in consultancy or a clear affinity with consultancy: you are used to, or eager to work in, a client-facing role, advising stakeholders and delivering results in project-based environments. * A valid work visa or other form of authorization to work in the Netherlands. ## Description Creating value from data and AI means understanding the business challenge and turning it into a solution that works. As a Senior Consultant at EY, you build the data and AI solutions of tomorrow for our clients. You use your hands-on programming and engineering experience to turn business challenges into robust, scalable solutions, whether it is a modern data platform, an advanced AI application or cloud-native development. You contribute to the technical design and gain experience in solution design, technical governance and advising clients on technology choices. This is how you build the skills to lead on architecture yourself and grow into a trusted advisor at the intersection of technology and business. Your new job | About your main responsibilities You will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to design, build and deliver data and AI solutions that address real business needs. Depending on the project, you will: * Deliver cloud, data and AI solutions for clients, including in the financial and public sector, and contribute to the solution architecture behind them. * Support clients and senior architects in designing solutions that align with the organization's goals and strategic roadmap. * Translate business requirements into architectural designs and blueprints for solution components, and build your own architectural judgment. * Define non-functional requirements (NFRs) and help ensure they are reflected and upheld throughout implementation. * Document design decisions and the reasoning behind them, and take part in architecture reviews to keep solutions consistent and well-governed. * Build, prototype and review code and data pipelines, and validate architectural choices with working proofs of concept. * Take ownership of technical components and workstreams, guide fellow engineers and make sure deliverables are of high quality. * Engage with stakeholders across the client's organization, from engineering teams to business leaders. * Contribute to proposals and solution outlines for new client opportunities. * Keep growing through knowledge sharing and coaching from experienced architects.