PpJoin to apply for the bSenior Solutions architect / System designer (EST timezone) /b role at bWork Life Group NL /b /p pAllied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. /p pWe are looking for a passionate Solutions Architect who will provide architectural leadership to support ACT's modernization and digital transformation priorities. You will ensure that innovative software and hardware architectures are designed, integrated, and maintained to meet mission requirements with scalability, resilience, and long-term sustainability. The role involves mentoring development teams, guiding adoption of emerging technologies, and ensuring architectural decisions balance immediate operational needs with strategic sustainability. Solutions Architects will also ensure identity and access management patterns, architectural modeling standards, and best practices are applied consistently across projects, enabling our client to deliver secure, interoperable, and future‑ready systems. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liProvide architectural leadership for innovative digital products developed in national defense institutions, ensuring solutions support mission requirements. /li liOversee the design and integration of modern software and hardware architectures, ensuring scalability, resilience, and long‑term sustainability. /li liProvide architectural mentorship to development teams, ensuring consistent application of design principles and practices across projects. /li liCollaborate with developers, engineers, and stakeholders to identify optimal technology approaches that enable Agile and DevSecOps practices. /li liDevelop and maintain architectural documentation, including risk assessments, trade‑off analyses, and implementation strategies. /li liEvaluate emerging technologies and guide their adoption where appropriate to improve agility, resilience, and mission relevance. /li liBalance technical debt, immediate mission requirements, and long‑term sustainability in architectural decision‑making. /li liAdvise on identity and access management (IAM) design patterns to support secure and federated user access across systems. /li liPromote adoption of architectural modeling standards (UML, ArchiMate, BPMN) and tools (Enterprise Architect, Archi, ARIS, XMLSpy, etc.). /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liMinimum 4 years of experience in software and/or hardware architecture, including design patterns and paradigm shifts. /li liExperience leading cross‑functional teams and providing mentorship in applying architectural principles. /li liExperience evaluating and integrating emerging technologies into operational systems. /li liExperience in modern Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution patterns. /li liExperience working in Agile DevSecOps teams with CI/CD practices and relevant certifications. /li liExperience developing documentation on technology solutions, including risk assessment, trade‑offs, and implementation strategies. /li liFamiliarity with architectural modeling standards (UML, ArchiMate, BPMN) and tools (Enterprise Architect, Archi, ARIS, XMLSpy, etc.). /li liProven ability to communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. /li liBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). /li liWillingness to work in EST time zone. /li /ul h3Job Details /h3 ul libSeniority level: /b Mid‑Senior level /li libEmployment type: /b Full‑time /li libJob function: /b Engineering and Information Technology /li libIndustries: /b IT Services and IT Consulting /li /ul pIf you've read the description and feel this role is a great match, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply for this job" to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete, and we'll be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr