Digital Architect - Microservices - The Randstad - Hybrid-Remote

Tiro Partners are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Digital Architect with expertise in Microservices Architecture and API Development to join one of our client based in Amsterdam. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable and efficient digital solutions. As a Digital Architect, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the architecture aligns with the business's needs, focusing on improving agility, performance, and innovation through modern digital technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and Design Solutions: Lead the design and implementation of digital architectures using microservices and API-driven models to ensure scalability, flexibility, and efficiency.
• Microservices Development: Break down monolithic applications into microservices-based systems, ensuring proper inter-service communication, data management, and resilience.
• API Strategy: Define and implement an enterprise-wide API strategy, including the design and development of RESTful APIs, ensuring best practices and security standards.
• System Integration: Ensure seamless integration between internal and external systems using APIs and other modern integration patterns.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance to engineering teams, reviewing designs, conducting code reviews, and ensuring adherence to architectural standards.
• Cloud Architecture: Collaborate on cloud-native architecture design, focusing on services such as containers, orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), and serverless computing.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that architectural designs and implementations adhere to security, compliance, and performance standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and developers to ensure that the architecture aligns with business goals and provides a seamless user experience.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the digital architecture.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough and up-to-date documentation of architecture designs, system specifications, and coding standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in software architecture, with a strong focus on microservices and API development.

Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding of Microservices Architecture and associated patterns (eg, CQRS, Event-Driven Architecture).
• Proven experience in designing, building, and managing RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with API gateways, management, and security protocols (OAuth2, JWT).
• Strong proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containers, and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, including tools like Jenkins, Git, and Terraform.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Leadership: Experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior developers.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technologies in a company that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
• Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in transforming our digital landscape and shaping the future of our technology stack.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside talented professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you are passionate about building modern digital architectures and have a deep expertise in microservices and APIs, we would love to hear from you!

If interested, please get in touch sharing your updated CV and best point of contact