IT Architect

Job Title

Job Description

The IT Technology Platform department (stream) is dedicated to supporting platform development by creating and delivering reusable, business-independent architectures and building blocks. Our mission is to enhance the scalability and adaptability of solutions across all Agile Release Trains (ARTs) within the organization. We specialize in providing foundational infrastructure building blocks, specific infrastructure for platform Functional Modules, and addressing cybersecurity needs. Our approach facilitates the adoption of cloud-native techniques, applicable both in cloud environments and on-premise infrastructure, driving innovation and efficiency in modern software development. The Infra team designs and delivers standard design concepts and reference architectures, forming the basis for deploying and configuring specific IT solutions in customer environments.

Your Role

We are seeking a hands-on  experienced Infrastructure Architect to design, optimize and take active part in the implementation of the  foundational IT infrastructure that supports the development, deployment, and operation of critical software systems. A significant focus area will be the transition to Infrastructure as code. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing secure, scalable, and automated infrastructure solutions, ensuring high availability and performance across compute, storage, and network environments.

As part of the Technology Platform – Infrastructure team, you will collaborate closely with software engineers, DevOps engineers, and IT operations to deliver robust and efficient infrastructure architectures. You will also play a key role in supporting a growing Agile team in an environment with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable infrastructure architectures for both Linux and Windows-based environments.
• Define and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent solutions.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies for critical IT systems.
• Optimize infrastructure performance, monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement best practices for identity management, authentication, and access control.
• Work within an Agile delivery framework, balancing priorities and dependencies with other teams.
• Supporting the Lead Architect to provide technical leadership and mentorship to newer team members helping them to ramp up.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness.

What do we ask from you?

• Technical Skills & Experience
• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, system engineering, or related roles.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Strong experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation tools.
• OS Expertise: Deep knowledge of Linux and Windows server environments, including virtualization and hybrid/cloud infrastructure.
• Authentication & Security: Strong understanding of authentication protocols, identity and access management and security standards (IEC62443).
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Proven experience designing fault-tolerant architectures with robust backup & recovery strategies.
• Networking & Storage: Strong grasp of networking principles, storage solutions, and performance optimization.
• Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation and system administration.
• CI/CD & DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and DevOps methodologies.

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate and align with multiple teams, balancing priorities and technical constraints in a complex environment.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and mentoring newer team members in an evolving team setup.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Strong analytical skills, able to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and proactively find solutions.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Open to new technologies, Agile ways of working, and continuous improvement.
• Structured & Pragmatic Approach: Able to simplify complex infrastructure designs and focus on practical, scalable solutions.
• Communication & Documentation: Can translate technical decisions into clear guidance for teams with varying levels of technical expertise.

Why Join Us?

• Work on foundational infrastructure that powers cutting-edge software solutions.
• Be part of a collaborative, high-impact team in an evolving Agile environment.
  Opportunity to drive modern infrastructure practices and automation strategies.

What we offer​

In the challenging and responsible position of IT Infrastructure Architect (TechPlatform), you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.​

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 4747 to € 6443 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale. On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:​

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).​
• Flexible working hours.​
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).​
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.​
• Working from home allowance.​
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.​
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.​
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.​
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.​
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Your application

• Are you interested in this position? Then apply now directly on our workday vacancy link with your resume and a short summary about your interest in this role.
• PS: Due to process compliance, we cannot process email applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to apply for this vacancy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status