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[Permanent] Solution Architect

  • Hybrid
    • Amsterdam

Job description

Job Title: Solution Architect
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time, 5 days a week
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently looking for a Solution Architect to support one of our key clients in the logistics industry.

You'll lead the design and technical delivery of the company’s key products. You'll work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure, and standards-aligned solutions using Java and AWS. This role combines high-level architecture with hands-on development and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture

  • Design end-to-end product architectures with a focus on scalability, reliability, and interoperability.

  • Create system diagrams, data flows, and integration strategies.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical solutions with business needs.

Hands-On Development

  • Write maintainable Java code (Spring Boot, Microservices) to prototype and support development.

  • Build and optimize APIs and event-driven architectures.

  • Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.

AWS Cloud Architecture

  • Architect solutions using AWS (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, etc.).

  • Optimize infrastructure for cost-efficiency, performance, and security.

  • Implement CI/CD pipelines (e.g., AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild).

Technical Leadership

  • Guide development teams and ensure architectural alignment.

  • Mentor junior developers and foster innovation.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and tools.

Security & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to security best practices and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).

  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigations.

Job requirements

Must Have

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

  • 7+ years in software development, with 3+ years in architecture roles.

  • Strong background in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate) and microservices.

  • Proven AWS expertise (certifications a plus).

  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless architectures.

  • Familiarity with API standards (OpenAPI, REST, GraphQL).

  • Strong knowledge of Java, AWS, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code (e.g., CDK).

  • Solid understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases.

  • Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch).

Nice to Have

  • Background in maritime, logistics, or supply chain.

  • Familiarity with interoperability standards (DCSA, EDI, HL7).

  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

This position offers a unique chance to shape a global industry, with benefits such as a competitive salary, annual bonus, 33 vacation days, personal development budget, flexible hybrid work, and well-being support.

Please note that candidates must already be eligible to work in the Netherlands, as visa or relocation assistance is not provided.

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