Solution Architect with Risk Management experience

As a Solution Architect with Risk Management experience you will be a building member of a strongly growing, result driven IT Company. The company is located nearby Amsterdam and consists of a team of about 80 developers, testers, business analysts and software engineers. You will be working in a small, informal and pleasant atmosphere with more than 20 different nationalities. The company designs, modifies, develops, maintains and improves software systems and application for major financial institutions in the Netherlands and other European countries. There are plenty of career opportunities within the company. You will be coached and trained according to fields of your interests.

• Gather and define requirements of the technology together with the client
• Consult with client to ensure agreement on system infrastructure principles
• Design and define system to serve new purposes or improve work flow
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
• Produce gap analysis reports
• Write other technical and configuration specifications
• Assist with the solution design to meet technical requirements
• Participate in the sales phase with the client and provide input into the proposal
• Become a content expert on the project to serve as a source for members of the development team
• Coach and mentor the project teams developers

Skills & Knowledge

• HBO (Higher Vocational Training) or University in Information Technology
• A minimum of 3 years experience in financial services, preference Insurance Risk Management
• Experienced in risk management, insurance
• Knowledge of modern methodologies (UML, RUP, DSDM) and SOX-compliance
• A minimum of 3 years experience in commercial development projects
• Experienced with J2EE Java
• Working knowledge of UML design and modern development methods
• Working knowledge of database technologies such as SQL and Oracle is preferable
• Good verbal and written skills in English
• Good communication and social skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under (time) pressure

Competencies

• Structured
• Helicopter view
• Client focused
• Entrepreneurial mentality
• Client focused
• Self starter
• Team player
• Problem solving
• Fast learning

• A competitive salary and fringe benefits
• Pension scheme and position related benefits such as training budget and mobile
• Individual coaching: together with your coach, you will develop a development plan that meets your personal goals