Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to lead enterprise modernization and cloud transformation initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for designing scalable modernization strategies, transforming legacy systems into cloud-native architectures, and enabling modern engineering practices across enterprise environments.

You will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to drive digital transformation programs focused on cloud migration, DevOps adoption, automation, API integration, and operational modernization.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Modernization

Design and implement modernization strategies for legacy applications and infrastructure

Lead migration initiatives from monolithic systems to microservices-based architectures

Develop scalable, secure, and future-ready solution architectures

Support business process transformation aligned with modernization goals

Cloud Transformation

Lead cloud migration and hybrid-cloud transformation projects

Architect modern cloud-native environments and integration frameworks

Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using:

Terraform
Bicep
Heat
CloudFormation

DevOps & Automation

Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices

Enable deployment automation and operational efficiency improvements

Support advanced automation initiatives, including AIOps capabilities

Collaborate with engineering teams to establish automated delivery frameworks

Platform & Integration Architecture

Design API integration strategies to connect legacy and modern systems

Support containerized and orchestration-based environments using:

Kubernetes
OpenShift
Rancher

Provide architectural guidance for modern platform engineering initiatives

Security & Observability

Address security challenges related to legacy-to-cloud migration

Define observability and monitoring strategies for modernized systems

Improve platform reliability, performance monitoring, and operational visibility

Ensure compliance with security and governance standards

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture and enterprise transformation

Strong expertise in legacy modernization and cloud migration initiatives

Proven experience re-architecting monolithic applications into microservices

Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools

Strong Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) experience

Expertise in API integration and enterprise connectivity solutions

Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and container orchestration technologies

Strong understanding of cloud security and governance best practices

Dutch language proficiency required

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic Solution Architect with extensive experience in enterprise modernization, cloud transformation, and DevOps-driven engineering practices. You are comfortable leading complex transformation programs while aligning technical architecture with long-term business objectives.