+5 years of experience as an Enterprise Architect;
in-depth knowledge of composable and headless architectures.
Knowledge of or experience with Content Management systems such as Optimizely, Contentstack or Sitecore or another headless CMS, APIs and best practices;
Knowledge of or experience with PIM and DAM solutions such as InRiver, OrangeLogic and Bynde
Knowledge of or experience with front-end frameworks such as React.js/Next.js
Experience with the implementation of commerce journeys; knowledge of or experience with e-commerce solutions such as commerce tools and Shopify is a plus;
Knowledge of or experience with the Microsoft Azure stack is a plus;
Knowledge of or experience with Vercel and/or Netlify is a plus;
Good communication skills and the ability to spar with both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Always up for a challenge, but also remains focused on smart, workable solutions.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Flexible working hours and the possibility to work hybrid;
A mobility budget that you can spend freely (such as on an NS Businesscard or a nice lease car);
8.5% holiday allowance, paid in May;
29 vacation days per year, based on full-time employment (these can increase to 33 if we meet our goals);
The possibility to buy and sell vacation days (up to 10 days);
Training opportunities to support your personal and professional development;
A phone and laptop, which you may also use privately;
A budget for your home workspace and internet;
A beautiful office in Hoofddorp as a base, with a pool table, table tennis, and an Xbox (as mentioned, we are Microsoft fans).

The role

Vacancy: Enterprise Architect

What you'll do

Do you want to work on projects where technology, UX, and content truly come together? Join our Digital Experience team within Macaw!

How you'll work

Location: Hybrid

Hours: 32-40 hours

What will you do?

At Digital Experience, we work on challenging and scalable digital platforms for beautiful clients. Within our team, you will get the space to take initiative, help others progress technically, and make an impact on how we approach our projects.

In the role of Enterprise Architect, you will have a pioneering role towards our client. You translate the client's request into a digital experience platform that delivers as much value as possible and aligns with the client's challenges and needs. From the pre-sales phase onwards, you are involved with the client as the technical conscience. Through your broad knowledge and experience with content and commerce projects, you are able to advise and inspire the client about your field of expertise through your own enthusiasm. You create a roadmap with which the team can begin building the solution under your guidance. As a Solution Architect, you essentially build the road that the developers can walk upon, but you also do not shy away from more complex backend integrations. You support the process and remain involved from A to Z.

Who are you?

You have a great passion for the latest innovations in your field, and you enjoy taking your colleagues and the client along with you. We also like to see someone who, through decisiveness and commercial sensitivity, is an addition to the current team. Additionally, you have:

Macaw, your guide in the Era of AI

For more than 30 years, Macaw has been a pioneer in the field of innovation and technology. As a guide in the Era of AI, we are committed to successfully transforming our clients, making them future-proof, and creating strong competitive advantages. As a proud Microsoft partner, we leverage their ecosystem to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

What sets us apart is the unique combination of extensive consultancy experience and technical expertise. With more than 400 experts in the Netherlands, Germany, and Lithuania, we constantly challenge traditional ways of thinking and innovate based on our clients' needs.

At Macaw, everyone is welcome