Freelance Solution Architect

Solution Architect Applications (Technical Lead) Our Client in the financial services industry is making a strong investment in the development of technical solutions to realise a strategic program. This initiative supports the ambition of the organisation. The program starts in Q1 2026 and aims to deliver new technical solutions to bring this initiative live. We are looking for someone who can advise the IT organisation on application solution architecture and are responsible for delivering the solution architecture for the program. Once designs are defined, the successful candidate will support the Agile team in realising the technical implementation, acting as Technical Lead. Engagement The objective is to strengthen an existing team. We are looking for someone with several years of experience as a Solution Architect and Technical Lead, with broad expertise in solution design and deep hands‑on knowledge of application development, specifically: Solution Design in an Agile Context Experience with full‑stack application architecture Knowledge of the healthcare sector and its architecture is a plus Experience with both on‑premise and cloud architectures Data Management Deep knowledge of data and analytics Experience with rule‑engine‑like solutions Experience integrating and exchanging data with third parties Application Development In‑depth experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Java or Python Databases Experience with Oracle RDBMS and related tooling Experience with vector databases Experience with SageMaker Studio is a plus Strong experience with Scrum Coaching developers to help achieve team goals The right candidate is immediately available and able to start the assignment at short notice. Focus of the Role Delivering the solution architecture for the evidence‑based prevention programme in collaboration with enterprise architecture and the team Translating functional requirements and business needs into solution architecture, documented using 4+1 architecture views Delivering architectural building blocks incrementally together with the team (MVP‑driven approach) Taking an advisory role from a solution architecture perspective to drive optimisation and efficiency, including evolution towards automation, self‑service, and standardised services for the business Working in an Agile way aligned with the vision of frequent, usable deliveries Knowledge of local languages Dutch and English Responsibilities Responsible for the design, development, and integration of IT systems in alignment with Enterprise Architecture Deliver complex projects by analysing and understanding customer needs, identifying gaps between business requirements and technical implementation, and defining solutions to bridge those gaps Explain technical issues and IT solution strategies to stakeholders and other IT professionals Deliver the project roadmap in collaboration with Architecture, Security, and Infrastructure teams Identify project dependencies and decide what is delivered, when, and in which project Collaborate with other IT teams when designing the solution architecture Create architecture design views using the 4+1 model . Define logical and process views in co‑creation with the domain architect Define implementation and physical views in co‑creation with the team Identify business risks related to solution implementation and ensure mitigation Implementation Ensure architecture views (4+1) remain up to date throughout the project via incremental updates Ensure that the implemented solution architecture remains aligned with customer needs Actively contribute as Technical Lead during project implementation Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Business Consulting and Services and Financial Services #J-18808-Ljbffr