Solution Architect

Solution Architect (Native/Fluent Dutch speaker)

I am currently hiring a Solution Architect for an exciting project at a Global clients' Netherlands location, around the Velsen area. The initial contract will be for 12 months and extensions will be offered thereafter based on performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ensures the alignment of solutions with organizational strategies and needs, and provides architectural oversight to the implementation of the solution.
- Leads large and complex initiatives and solutions (involving multiple departments, new/leading edge technology, integrating several technology types, high visibility and/or risk, resulting in significant organizational change).
- Provides expert guidance, assistance and communication on architectural designs, definitions and guidelines to stakeholders ranging from operational or project teams to senior level management.
- Collaborates with IT staff, subject matter experts, business partners, clients and senior managers to understand business processes/functions/capabilities; assess the types of architecture service needed; plan and design solutions and service delivery.
- Conducts evaluation and comparison of alternative solutions; determines suitability within enterprise roadmaps and business plans; ensures the alignment of solutions with organizational strategies and needs and engages in risk assessment and mitigation.
- Recommend improvements to existing data, application, and infrastructure architectures in areas of expertise.

MY CLIENT NEEDS A SOLUTION ARCHITECT WITH THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

- Maturity across several domains with strong expertise in a particular domain.
- Broad skills and experience; exposure to multiple technologies and business areas.
- Deep knowledge of architecture frameworks and methods such as TOGAF including the ability to customize the framework/methodology for a given situation.
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills in advising and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Well developed communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to assist in building strong working relationships.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and planning skills.
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Proven leadership and information technology expertise particularly in Enterprise Architecture practice, IT architecture planning and design, and project management.
- Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff.
- TOGAF Certification is highly desired
- Native or fluent Dutch speaker is a plus

If you are interested in this position, please send me your CV ASAP for immediate consideration as interviews will happen within 24 hours of submission.

If you are not interested in the position but know someone that may be interested or a good fit for it, please help me and them out by sending me their details or them mine and the details of this position so they can get in touch with me or me with them to discuss it.