Solution Architect

Job Description

For our Leidschendam office we are looking for a solution architect. As Solution architect you are responsible for evaluating and evolving IT solutions within the remit of Global Application Services, on both functional and technical level. With your knowledge, you provide guidance and governance for the development of new functionality to ensure security, performance, maintainability and scalability of our solution. If you want to work on complex business challenges with your high technical expertise, this role might be something for you.

Your role

• You have high level technical expertise in the areas of IT landscape, integration concepts, financial management, supply chain management, project accounting, equipment management and project management;

• You assist staff at various hierarchical levels in making the right choices by maintaining the as-is and to-be architecture, designing new architectural patterns and making optimal use of our contractual agreements with our suppliers. In addition to this, you mentor and coach other solution specialists;

• You ensure that solution architecture related deliverables are socialized, published and understood by key stakeholders and you ensure the successful delivery of demonstrations, proof of values or PoC, tied to our business initiatives;

• You maintain a high degree of knowledge of all products and services including roadmaps and regular liaison with various stakeholders;

• You assist by reviewing and evaluating change requests and designs;

• You use your knowledge and/or understanding of the user’s requirements to provide and/or propose viable product/solution improvement feedback;

• You translate technical and business requirements into a customer focused value-centric solution;

Your track record

• You at least have a BSc degree in Information Technology, Computer Sciences or a related field. You also bring 8+ years of relevant experience within international companies that operate heavy assets or related industries, or you’ve worked at top-tier IT consultancy companies;

• You have experience with architecture frameworks, including the relationships between business, data, application & technology architectures;

• You have solid experience in Azure and AWS;

• You have a comprehensive understanding of Archimate and TOGAF;

• You are able to communicate at all management levels and are committed to self-learning and regular training;

• You have excellent English language skills, both written and oral.

What Fugro offers

• A competitive salary; 

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days;   

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally; 

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies; 

• Commuting allowance; 

• Modern pension scheme; 

• Collective health insurance; 

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan; 

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program). 

Are you interested? 

Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro. 

For further information, please contact Umit Nesar, Corporate Recruiter, tel. +31 (0)6-81410768.

After you have applied 

• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application; 

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;   

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round; 

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro! 

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.