Senior Software Architect

Senior Software Architect At Utilus we're looking for a Senior Software Architect to join our team. Full-time · Hybrid · Amsterdam What We DoUtilus is a fast-growing and highly ambitious software delivery company. We design, build, manage, and operate highly scalable and complex software projects at the heart of our clients' primary business processes, including Tennet, Eneco, Dura Vermeer, and Nederlandse Loterij.We work on sustainability by focusing mainly on assignments in the heart of the energy transition. We believe in the universal truth that true transformation is only attainable if our clients are prepared to "Do the work". That's why at Utilus, we help our clients to "Do the work" by developing an approach to improve and renew essential IT, all while keeping the client's business running smoothly.We take an honest and constructive approach, our two core values, to renewing and enhancing essential IT systems.About The JobWe are  currently seeking a Senior Software Architect to join our rapidly growing team. The Senior Software Architect works in external projects with the goal to deliver high quality technical solutions that meet the client's needs and business vision. The Senior Software Architect designs high-level architecture and defines architectural patterns and development standards for the development team to follow and performs a quality assurance role on development.Key Responsibilities Senior Software ArchitectProblem Solving: Address technical challenges and provide innovative solutions to complex problemsSystem Design: Leveraging technical knowledge, you  develop blueprints for solutions, including workflow diagrams, system architectures, and mockups, ensuring they fulfil user needs and are technically feasibleCollaboration with Teams: you closely  collaborate with developers, QA teams, and project managers to guarantee that proposed solutions are implemented accurately and on timePlanning & Organization: Planning, tracking and scheduling software deliverablesSoftware Quality Control: Software resting, verification and validationGathering and Analysing Requirements: You  work directly with external stakeholders to grasp business goals and convert them into actionable functional and technical designs and solutionsCreate, design and own solutions: You are eager to solve business problems with software solutions. You quickly understand business problems, design solutions and are able to realize them together with your team.What We Are Looking ForBachelor's/Master degree in IT (or related) field>8 years relevant experience in software development and codingYou have excellent knowledge of software and application design and architectureYou are an expert in at least one major technology stack, and able to work in multiple different stacks. Our projects vary from Java SpringBoot running on AWS to Python running on Azure to Databricks. You are willing to learn new technologies quicklyYou are enthusiastic about technology with a commitment to staying abreast of the latest technological trends and advancementsYou identify and translate a client's needs and business vision into a fitting technical solution  Your stakeholder management is excellent.  You easily work with the client's stakeholders, supporting  them in identifying and aligning on what is required to take the next step in the projectYour communication skills are excellent. You communicate the architectural design and technical solution with the client and the team and set clear goals to work towardsYou have a hands-on mentality and you are comfortable in fast paced environmentYou are pro-active and result drivenYour  communication skills in English are excellent (Dutch is plus)What We OfferImpactful projects: Be part of a company that is revolutionizing industries and shaping the future of technologyCollaborative culture: Work alongside brilliant minds, exchange ideas, and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive work environmentCompetitive compensation: Receive a generous salary package, including a yearly bonus Work-life balance: Benefit from flexible working hours and unlimited paid time off (PTO) allowing you to achieve harmony between your personal and professional lifePersonal budget for development and learning, as we embrace growth mindsetPersonal budget for home office equipment *Please note that we do not offer relocation. Apply for the jobDo you want to join our team as our new Senior Software Architect? Then we'd love to hear about you