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As an experienced Solution Architect at EY, you design and guide the implementation of tomorrow’s data and AI solutions for our clients.\nYou combine architectural insight with hands-on technical expertise to translate business needs into pragmatic, scalable end-to-end solutions. Whether it is a modern data platform, an advanced AI application, or cloud-native development, you define the technical blueprint, guide the team from design to realization and act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and engineering teams.\nYour new job | About your main responsibilities\nDepending on the project, you will:\nProvide expert consulting services to clients across various sectors, advising on solution architecture and digital transformation.\nTranslate complex business requirements into coherent architectural blueprints and end-to-end architectures that align with the client’s organizational goals and strategic roadmap. Evaluate architectural options through structured trade-off analyses and clearly document design decisions.\nSelect appropriate integration patterns, such as APIs, event-driven integration, batch processing and data streaming, based on the solution’s functional and non-functional requirements.\nDefine how components and services interact, including applications, APIs, data platforms, cloud services, networking and security, and capture this in clear architecture diagrams and technical documentation that technical and non-technical audiences can understand.\nSteer and coach engineering teams from design to delivery, manage technical deliverables and ensure projects are executed with excellence.\nInfluence key stakeholders across the client’s organization, from IT teams to executive leadership, steering them towards strategic technology investments.\nContribute to sales and pre-sales: identify opportunities, develop propositions, lead the process and persuade clients.\nYour new team | About your colleagues\nWithin EY AI & Data, we help organizations turn data into insights, build AI applications and establish the platforms and governance needed to use them effectively.\nYou will join a team of around 60 colleagues and work alongside consultants specializing in data analytics, data science, data engineering, AI and other areas of technology. These multidisciplinary teams give you the opportunity to learn from different perspectives while developing your own expertise.\nOur Amsterdam office is located near the Zuidas, a vibrant business district home to many companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.\nYour skills and strengths | About your unique contribution\nYou bring:\nA completed university degree in a relevant field, such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science.\nA minimum of 5 years of professional experience in designing, building or delivering end-to-end technology solutions, including leading engineering teams.\nStrong understanding of data architecture, data modelling and data technologies (SQL/NoSQL), plus networking and infrastructure concepts.\nHands-on experience or a strong background in application and software development, including cloud engineering and DevOps practices, with an understanding of how architectural decisions translate into implementation.\nIn-depth knowledge of cloud and data platforms, such as Azure, Databricks and Snowflake, and the ability to weigh their suitability, cost and risk for the problem being solved.\nExcellent leadership and communication skills in English, including the ability to explain complex architectures clearly, with strong visualization, to business stakeholders and technical teams alike.\nKnowledge of security by design across network, application and data layers, including relevant organizational compliance requirements and regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR).\nA proactive, collaborative and commercial mindset, with confidence in client discussions and (pre-)sales and a focus on organizational impact and value creation.\nIdeally, you also have\nThe following experience is helpful, not essential. Experience in one or more areas can help you get off to a strong start.\nCloud architecture or engineering certification (Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS or Google Cloud Platform) and experience with cloud-native architectures, APIs and microservices.\nTOGAF certification or equivalent architecture certificates or formal learning.\nExperience in the financial or public sector, including an understanding of the regulations and challenges these organizations face when adopting data and AI solutions.\nExperience in consultancy. You are used to working in a client-facing role, advising stakeholders and delivering results in project-based environments.\nA valid work visa or other form of authorization to work in the Netherlands.\nWhat we offer | About your benefits and work enjoyment\nA salary that reflects your role and experience, a solid pension plan, holiday allowance and an annual bonus based on results and your development.\nA permanent contract, typically for 40 hours per week. A 32- or 36-hour contract may also be possible.\nA laptop and phone you can also use privately, along with a monthly internet allowance.\n34 days of annual leave to relax and recharge.\nA mobility budget that lets you choose how you travel. Opt for a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription or arrange your journeys easily through our app.\nA healthy work-life balance, supported by hybrid working. Whether you’re working at the office, at a client’s location or from home, we’ll help you stay connected and provide a well-equipped home workspace.\nThe opportunity to work from abroad for 20 working days per year.\nThe option to swap three national public holidays for other holidays that matter to you.\nRoom to grow, both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop as a person or strengthen your leadership skills, you’ll have access to a wide range of training and learning opportunities.\nSupport for your wellbeing, including access to OpenUp for you and your family.\nA strong focus on teamwork, with internal networks and plenty of opportunities to join social activities. Because a welcoming atmosphere and good relationships with colleagues make work more enjoyable.\nAll of this in an environment where integrity, inclusivity and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to feel free to be yourself and have every opportunity to become the best version of yourself.\nWant to explore all our benefits? Find out more here.\nReady to shape your future with us? | About your application process\nTo apply, upload your CV and a motivation letter. You can also include a relevant portfolio. Use your letter to show us your motivation and personality. At EY, we support the use of AI tools, as long as your own tone and unique personality remain visible. Our selection process looks like this:\nIntroduction over coffee: After your application, we’ll start with an informal coffee chat to get to know each other. It’s an opportunity to learn more about the team and the role, ask questions and explore whether we could be a good match.\nFirst interview: Before the interview, we’ll ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game-based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioral preferences. We’ll discuss the results during the interview.\nSecond interview: If we see a match and you’re still enthusiastic, we’ll invite you for a second interview. We’ll dive deeper into the role, as is standard in our selection process. A final interview may also follow.\nOffer and start: If we’re a match, you’ll receive an offer and we’ll perform a pre-employment screening. Then your new adventure begins. Welcome to EY!\nResearch shows that women are less likely to apply when they do not meet every criterion. Please feel free to apply even if you do not meet all requirements.\nEY | Building a better working world\nEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.\nEnabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.\nEY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. 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