Architecture Practice Lead Platform

Bedrijfsomschrijving

Nouvall Engineering Services is specialized in project support for the (petro) chemical, IT and maritime industry. We provide expertise in the field of Engineering, Project Management, Maintenance, Shutdowns, Construction and Safety.

Functieomschrijving

Are you a senior technology expert with a strong grasp of enterprise architecture and platform integration? This role gives you the opportunity to lead and evolve the architecture practice for application and technology domains, ensuring their alignment with enterprise-wide strategy. You’ll operate in a globally connected, innovation-driven environment and play a key role in driving platform reliability, architectural consistency, and collaboration across the business.

As Lead Architect for Application & Technology Platforms, you’ll oversee the architecture layers related to enterprise applications and technical platforms. Your mission is to align system integration, tooling, and platform architecture with strategic goals — while enabling architects to work more effectively across domains.

In this role, you’ll facilitate global collaboration, promote the adoption of architecture standards and tools, and ensure that architecture platforms are performing at their best.

Key Responsibilities

Define and manage the application and technology architecture landscape

to align with enterprise architecture vision
Oversee platform integrations and ensure data consistency across architecture tooling and services
Guide architects in the effective use of enterprise architecture (EA) platforms and standards
Ensure the EA platform and integrations run smoothly, securely, and at high performance
Facilitate communication between application, infrastructure, and business stakeholders
Develop and embed roadmapping and lifecycle planning best practices
Promote consistent architecture practices across projects and regions
Coach and train architects on EA frameworks, services, and tooling
Drive the adoption of new technologies, platforms, and methods to enhance architecture delivery
Plan and lead practice optimization efforts for enterprise architecture globally
Orchestrate the architecture portfolio to ensure alignment with business strategy and optimal use of resources

Functie-eisen

We’re looking for an architecture leader who combines deep technical knowledge with the ability to drive collaboration, consistency, and innovation across a large-scale architecture environment. You are forward-thinking, structured, and ready to make impact at scale.

Required Skills and Experience

Extensive experience in enterprise architecture for both applications and technology platforms
Strong knowledge of EA platforms, integrations, and data consistency practices
Experience facilitating cross-functional architectural collaboration
Proficient in roadmapping and lifecycle architecture planning
Skilled in training and enabling other architects
Familiar with architecture tooling and modeling approaches (e.g., ArchiMate, TOGAF)
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven experience aligning architecture work with strategic objectives
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar field

Preferred Personal Attributes

Analytical and structured in problem-solving
Proactive, organized, and delivery-focused
A natural facilitator and team-oriented mindset
Comfortable navigating large, global organizations
Curious and open to exploring new approaches and tools This position is ideal for an architecture expert looking to lead practice development and platform enablement within a globally connected environment. You’ll have the freedom to shape architecture processes, tools, and standards while collaborating with expert colleagues from various disciplines.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

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Sollicitatieprocedure

Apply via our website www.nouvall.com and discover the possibilities.