IT Solutions Architect – Assets (Onshore) | Arnhem, Netherlands (Hybrid)

About the Role

Join a leading European energy infrastructure organization and help shape the future of the electricity grid. As an IT Solutions Architect within the Assets (Onshore) domain, you will play a key role in driving digital innovation and supporting the energy transition through scalable, future-proof IT solutions.

In this role, you will contribute directly to the modernization and expansion of the Dutch high-voltage electricity grid by designing and optimizing complex IT and integration landscapes that support critical infrastructure projects and grid operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, hands-on IT architect with strong expertise in solution architecture, integration architecture, and legacy-to-target environment migrations.

About the Organisation

This organization is a major European Transmission System Operator (TSO), responsible for ensuring a reliable and secure electricity supply across large parts of the Netherlands and Germany. The company plays a critical role in enabling the European energy transition through innovation, infrastructure development, and digital transformation initiatives.

You will join the Digital & Technology Transformation – Assets unit within the Onshore domain, where teams focus on digital solutions supporting the development, maintenance, and optimization of the onshore electricity grid.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and guide the implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing IT and integration solutions
• Translate business requirements into sustainable technical architectures aligned with enterprise architecture standards
• Support the development and maintenance of application and technical landscapes
• Drive modernization initiatives and help reduce technical debt
• Support application lifecycle management, including upgrades and vendor evaluations
• Perform fit-gap analyses for SaaS and COTS solutions
• Introduce innovative technologies that improve operational efficiency and support grid expansion
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, platform teams, and operational delivery teams
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and end-to-end thinking across teams

Requirements

Experience & Skills

• University degree in a technical field and/or Business Administration
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in:
  • IT Architecture
  • Digital Transformation
  • Application Management
  • IT Delivery
• Experience within the energy or utilities sector is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Complex application landscapes
  • Asset management
  • Agile methodologies
  • IT governance and compliance
• Proven experience with data- and digital-enabled transformations
• Experience working in waterfall, agile, and hybrid delivery environments
• Experience with strategic sourcing and collaborating with nearshore/offshore service providers
• Dutch language skills are a plus but not mandatory

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Independent, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable navigating complex organizational environments

Key Competencies

• Managing Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Process Optimization
• Organizational Awareness
• Persuasion & Stakeholder Alignment

Important Information

• Freelancers / self-employed contractors (ZZP) are not eligible for this assignment
• We are specifically seeking a technically hands-on IT Architect with strong solution and integration architecture expertise
• Experience with legacy-to-target migrations is essential

Practical Details

• Location: Arnhem, Netherlands (Hybrid)
• Hybrid model: 50/50 remote and office-based
• Mandatory office days: Tuesday and Wednesday
• Preferred availability: 40 hours per week
• Interview process: 1–2 interview rounds
• A valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and Pre-Employment Screening (PES) are required before onboarding

Interested?

If you are passionate about digital transformation, large-scale infrastructure, and shaping the future of sustainable energy, we would love to hear from you. Apply with your English or Dutch CV and a short personal motivation.