Our client is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to play a key role in evolving its Consumer Centricity platform. You will guide the transformation of a strategic platform and its ecosystem of applications built on it toward the internal Digital Platform while ensuring alignment with architectural and security standards.
The platform consists of these core components:
A web platform & portals interfacing with external stakeholders
An API layer enabling system-to-system integration
An internal portal supporting product owners and operators to manage their products on the web platform and API layer
An integration layer that connects data owners, meter points and energy asset owners
Tasks
Steer the activity of the architecture for the Consumer Centricity Platform
Provide architectural guidance to product management
Work in tandem with the product teams to propose the best solutions in line with the internal architectural principles
Lead and support the transition from Microsoft Azure to the internal Digital Platform, our own home-grown Kubernetes based cloud native platform.
Ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture, technology, and security standards
Contribute to defining scalable, future-proof solutions that support business growth
Ideal Profile
Minimum 6 years of experience in a Solution Architect role
Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure PaaS
Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures and Kubernetes
Proven experience with API management platforms (Kong is a strong asset)
Proven experience of migrating an application to a new platform with technology change
Deep knowledge of integration architectures and Enterprise Integration Patterns
Experience in Identity & Access Management is a plus
Knowledge of the following technologies is an asset:
Mongo DB
Kubernetes
Kafka
Harbor
Rabbit MQ
Architecture & Methodologies
Experience with IT architecture frameworks and standards (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate, ATAM)
Familiarity with architecture modeling tools (e.g., Sparx Enterprise Architect is a plus)
Good understanding of:
Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Microservices architectures
Event-driven systems
Soft Skills
Autonomous and results-driven
Strong team player, open to feedback and collaboration
Agile mindset with a continuous improvement approach
Excellent ability to facilitate discussions, communicate ideas clearly and get architectural decision validated
Passion for learning, knowledge sharing, and embracing change
Good level of Dutch and/or French and English is required.
