Infrastructure & Technology Solution Architect

Infrastructure & Technology Solution Architect

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Assignment Start Date: 1 December 2026

Assignment End Date: 30 April 2027

Working Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract Type: ZZP / Freelance permitted

Extension: Possible

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Technology Solution Architect to deliver solution architectures within a complex enterprise technology environment.

You will oversee the wider technology landscape, ensuring a well-integrated global platform and technology environment. Working closely with internal departments and cross-functional teams, you will provide architectural solutions, technical consultancy and process enablement to support the delivery of effective IT solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT engineering, infrastructure, platform engineering and technology architecture, with the ability to think strategically and translate business needs into practical technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Solution Intents, ensuring IT architecture solutions align with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Govern the implementation of technology architecture solutions.
• Provide platform engineering consultancy to internal teams, promoting best practices and effective use of technology.
• Support and streamline processes within the Centre of Excellence (CoE) Architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, assess and resolve technical challenges.
• Develop and maintain documentation covering IT systems, processes and procedures.
• Ensure technology solutions are scalable, secure and well integrated across the wider IT landscape.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT engineering, infrastructure and technology within a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong experience in IT architecture, with the ability to think conceptually and understand the wider technology landscape.
• Experience in platform engineering, architecture and process enablement.
• Experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders in complex environments, including different time zones and diverse cultures.
• Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand business needs and translate requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent written and spoken business English.

Desirable Technical Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous:

• IT Architecture: Technology architecture, application platforms, data structures, interaction patterns and data security.
• Cloud Architecture: Cloud platform architecture, particularly AWS.
• Cloud-Native Technologies: Containerised applications, serverless technologies and cloud-native solutions.
• Enterprise Platforms: Designing and supporting scalable, high-performance enterprise products.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Tools such as AWS CDK and Ansible.
• DevOps: DevOps practices and tools, including GitLab pipelines and code scanning.
• IT Service Management: Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.
• Architecture Frameworks: Experience with TOGAF, ArchiMate and related architecture implementation methods and tools.

Personal Attributes

• A self-starter who takes ownership and readily assumes responsibility.
• Creative and analytical, with the ability to assess technical risks and evaluate solutions.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently and contribute effectively within a team.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, inspire and motivate others.