Chief Architect - Netherlands & Belgium
Tech Strategy & Enterprise Architecture
We are seeking an experienced Chief Architect to lead and shape the enterprise architecture vision within a large-scale, highly regulated financial environment operating across the Netherlands & Belgium.
In this strategic leadership role, you will define the target architecture, drive digital transformation, and lead architectural governance across complex business and technology domains. You will work closely with executive stakeholders, engineering leadership, and architecture communities to align technology strategy with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and drive enterprise target architecture
- Translate strategy into architectural roadmaps
- Lead transformation, simplification, and technical debt reduction initiatives
- Govern cloud, platform, integration, and security architecture
- Align architecture across domains, tribes, and business units
- Lead and develop a high-performing architecture community
- Support executive decision-making on technology strategy and investments
Requirements
- Extensive experience as an Enterprise Architect or Chief/Lead Architect
- Strong background within large-scale banking or regulated environments
- Proven leadership experience within complex matrix organizations
- Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud, integration, infrastructure, and security
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- TOGAF / ArchiMate certifications are a plus
Package
- Base salary between €10,000 - €16,500 gross per month
- 8% holiday allowance
- 13th month
- Performance bonus
- Lease car
- Additional corporate benefits and long-term growth opportunities
Desired Skills and Experience
Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture
Banking Architecture
Digital Transformation
Cloud Architecture
IT Strategy
Target Architecture
Technology Governance
Agile Methodologies
Stakeholder Management
Technical Leadership
IT Transformation
Integration Architecture
Platform Architecture
Architectural Governance
IT Roadmapping
Enterprise Integration
Security Architecture
Change Management
TOGAF
