Senior Solutions Architect

We are seeking a  Senior Solution & Integration Architect  to lead the review, design, and guidance of solution architectures across multiple IT initiatives. This senior role combines  solution design oversight ,  integration expertise , and the ability to work across multiple systems and platforms while mentoring less experienced architects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the review and provide guidance on  multiple solution designs simultaneously , ensuring alignment with organizational standards and best practices.

Advise on integration approaches across platforms, networks, and applications.

Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders, providing strategic direction while allowing teams flexibility in execution.

Share knowledge, foster technical excellence, and mentor architects and engineers.

Ensure all solution designs are  reviewed, consistent, and aligned  with enterprise standards.

Provide strategic advice on integration approaches across systems and applications.

Document solutions, decisions, and technical guidance in line with best practices.

Mentor and guide architects and engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and development.

Drive improvements in architectural processes and standards.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competences

7+ years of significant prior experience in an  architect role ; engineering experience alone is insufficient.

Deep understanding of  solution architecture principles, enterprise application landscapes, and integration patterns .

Familiarity with  IT frameworks  and their application in solution design.

Proven ability to review  multiple complex solution designs concurrently .

Exceptional  communication and stakeholder management skills ; able to influence and explain architectural decisions clearly.

Ability to provide  strategic direction  without micromanaging execution.

Knowledge of platform technologies, networking, or integration concepts is a plus.

Understanding of disaster recovery, platform architecture, and IT operations is desirable.

Soft Skills

Persuasive and confident, capable of leading discussions with multiple stakeholders.

Professional and credible, operating beyond a business analyst mindset.

Comfortable balancing guidance and team autonomy.

Collaborative, supporting knowledge sharing and mentoring.

Additional Information / Preferences

Mandatory in-office day:  once a week.

Location:

Netherlands (Randstad area).

Candidates must have prior  architect experience ; junior engineers looking to step up are not suitable.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Banking