Solution Architect

Main responsibilities 

• Work closely with stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Provide input on the project’s architectural framework, based on the identified requirements.
• Identify potential IT components and suppliers capable of meeting the project's needs.
• Participate in discussions and contribute to the preparation of RFIs and RFPs to gather more detailed information about the components and suppliers.
• Conduct fit-gap analyses to evaluate how well selected components meet the required functionality and other criteria.
• Develop and assess solution architectures based on feasibility, benefits, costs, and risks, in collaboration with the project team.
• Offer recommendations for solution architecture, taking into account practicality, advantages, and follow-up actions.
• Draft architectural principles and guidelines for the solution’s implementation.

Requirements

• University-level thinking and working capacity.
• At least 5 years of experience translating requirements into possible solution architectures.
• Strong understanding of learning content management systems, educational applications (EdTech), and content management systems. Familiarity with SURF components like Surfsharekit or Edusources is a plus.
• Knowledge of custom software development for component integration (ESB, SOAP) and user interface development.
• Ability to evaluate and advise on different solution architectures, focusing on functionality, risks, costs, and sourcing.
• Attention to detail, ensuring that each requirement is fully addressed in the solution architecture.
• Experience in developing project start architectures and solution architecture documents.
• Team collaboration skills, especially in working with business analysts.
• Experience in higher education reference architecture and TOGAF certification is an advantage.
• Fluency in both Dutch and English, both spoken and written.