Solution Architect
Hiring Process
Time to Answer
2 open days
Process
1 Phone Call
1 Onsite Interview
Days to get an Offer
4 Days after Interview
Overview
Solution Architect with 6+ years of experience, skilled in designing and adapting technical solutions to address business challenges while modernizing application landscapes. Experienced in requirements analysis, application architecture, integration design, reference architectures, DDD, microservices, event-driven architectures, and architecture governance. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge Product, Architecture, and Delivery teams and ensure successful solution delivery.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyse and translate functional, non-functional, and technical requirements into appropriate architectural solutions.
- Identify and analyse constraints to ensure solutions are aligned with business and technical needs.
- Decompose business capabilities into relevant Solution Building Blocks, using appropriate architectural styles and patterns based on reference architectures.
- Design and adapt technical solutions that address business challenges while supporting the modernization of the application landscape.
- Act as the key link between Product, Architecture, and Delivery teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment across stakeholders.
- Work closely with business stakeholders, IT stakeholders, and subject matter experts to understand requirements and define suitable solutions.
- Participate actively in the delivery team and ensure that solutions are implemented in accordance with the approved architecture and design.
- Develop architecture designs in line with the organisation’s Architecture Vision, standards, principles, and guidelines.
- Provide solution designs based on experience in application architecture, integration design, and available technology platforms and tools.
- Apply appropriate architectural patterns and modern architecture principles, including Domain-Driven Design, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
- Participate in architecture governance and design lifecycle activities, including Design Boards, Architecture Decision Records (ADR), and Architecture Trade-off Analysis Method (ATAM).
- Facilitate architectural discussions and use visual modelling/whiteboarding techniques to support decision-making and stakeholder alignment.
- Ensure architectural decisions are clearly documented and aligned with established governance structures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by learning from previous experiences, sharing knowledge, and embracing new technologies and architectural approaches.
Must Have Skills
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in a Solution Architect role.
- Strong experience designing and adapting technical solutions to address complex business challenges.
- Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and engage effectively with stakeholders at all organisational levels.
- Strong understanding of application architecture and integration design.
- Practical experience applying architecture standards and methodologies such as ArchiMate, TOGAF, ATAM, and CBAM.
- Strong understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles.
- Practical knowledge of modern architectural paradigms including microservices and event-driven architectures.
- Experience working with reference architectures, architectural patterns, and Solution Building Blocks.
- Experience participating in architecture governance, Design Boards, and architectural decision-making processes.
- Familiarity with Architecture Decision Records (ADR) and architectural trade-off analysis.
- Familiarity with ArchiMate and architecture modelling languages.
- Experience with Sparx Enterprise Architect or equivalent architecture modelling tools is a strong plus.
- Ability to act as a bridge between Product, Architecture, and Delivery teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work effectively within an Agile environment.
- Good level of English and Dutch and/or French is required.
- Strong team-oriented mindset, openness to feedback, and willingness to share knowledge.
- Results-oriented approach with the ability to turn architectural decisions into practical solutions.
Nice to have
- Experience with GIS solutions, particularly ArcGIS.
- Experience in Asset Management.
- Experience working in an Agile environment.
- Knowledge of the Energy and Utilities sector.
- Experience working with complex transformation or application-modernisation initiatives.
- Strong interest in emerging technologies and modern architectural approaches.
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, whiteboarding, and communication skills.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts.
What's great in the job?
- Work on an interesting and impactful project within the energy sector.
- Contribute to innovation and the energy transition through modern technology and architecture.
- Work on challenging transformation initiatives involving application modernisation and architectural evolution.
- Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team that values knowledge sharing and innovation.
- Work closely with business, IT, architecture, product, and delivery stakeholders.
- Opportunity to broaden your expertise in modern architecture, integration, microservices, event-driven systems, and domain-driven design.
- Develop your skills while contributing to technologies that support a more sustainable energy future.
- Join a workplace that places strong emphasis on well-being, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.
Work at yechte
We are an independent digital consultancy with ambitious goals and a global presence. We support a diverse range of companies, building digital teams and delivering innovative digital solutions. Our multicultural and diverse workforce, comprised of ‘Global Citizens’, reflects this inclusivity.
We care about work-life balance and meeting the expectation of a growing team, investing in people because they are our greatest asset. Our consistent growth is a testament to this commitment.
Come work at yechte, a company on the rise, offering excellent benefits, opportunities for personal development, and the chance to learn from accomplished leaders. We are always looking for exceptional professionals to join our team.
What We Offer
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You work on real digital projects and make tangible contributions to the company. We want to provide to each individual personal, professional and social growth.
Flexibility
We care about your wellbeing. At yechte we offer flexi-hours and hybrid home/office work arrangements, enhancing employee work-life balance and productivity.
Attractive Benefits
We care about your comfort. At yechte we offer cost-effective and eco-friendly mobility plans, food allowances, and comprehensive healthcare support, enhancing employee satisfaction.
Personal Development
We care about your growth. At yechte we offer to boost your personal growth through tailored IT trainings and certifications, fostering a culture of agility and tech-driven expertise.
