Hybrid Lead Architect, Product Development

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About the role

  • Serve as Lead Architect within Product Development and member of management team, working closely with Product and Engineering Leadership to drive technical strategy and execution
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software architects with focus on technical excellence and professional growth
  • Define long-term architectural vision and translate it into actionable technical initiatives
  • Own and drive the technical roadmap across all systems, ensuring alignment with business and product strategies
  • Collaborate directly with product management and engineering teams on complex technical challenges and solutions
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks and architectural debt
  • Establish and enforce architectural standards prioritizing scalability, performance, and maintainability
  • Ensure and champion quality, reliability, security and operational excellence across all systems
  • Maintain deep technical expertise and stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends

Requirements

  • 8+ years of software architecture experience with 3+ years in leadership role managing technical teams
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Expertise in control systems and IoT setups, spanning from embedded software to cloud solutions
  • Security experience and expertise in secure system design is a strong plus
  • Proven experience in owning and executing technical roadmaps in complex environments
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences including executive leadership
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Skilled in aligning technical and business needs
  • Proven track record in leading teams through uncertainty while maintaining resilience and driving forward progress
  • Currently living in the Netherlands
  • Preferred: Strong hands-on technical skills with ability to contribute to architectural implementations
  • Preferred: Experience with regulatory compliance and security frameworks
  • Preferred: Experience in horticulture or building automation domain is a plus, but not required

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package, including a pension plan
  • Flexible working hours
  • 30 holiday days per year, with the option to purchase more
  • Healthy cafeteria options
  • Free on-site fitness centre with CrossFit, Pilates, Spinning classes, table tennis and football

Job title

Lead Architect, Product Development

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

€6,300 - €8,000 per month

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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