Activities and responsibilities
Shape the future of software
by leading the roadmap and integrating it seamlessly into our broader system and technology strategy. You work closely with executive stakeholders, gathering insights, solving challenges, and fostering collaboration.Architect cutting-edge solutions
by designing topology, architectures, and concepts rooted in deep technical expertise, translating them into actionable work breakdowns and specifications for specialized teams.Drive project excellence
from concept to completion, ensuring smooth execution and delivering high-performance results.Lead and strengthen our software team
, continuously enhancing capabilities and fostering innovation.Champion new business development
, taking ownership of novel concepts, translating them into system architectures, and ensuring flawless execution throughout the project lifecycle.
Your strength
- Master's degree in SW development or informatics with at least 15 years' experience as a lead software architect
- Thought leader in software architectural principles. Comfortable with deploying these principles to teams and ensuring they adhere to them.
- Proven track record in a leading architecting role for Semicon/ high-tech equipment
- Track record in creating, realizing and maintaining an architectural roadmap in growing SW organizations for complex high tech machine control with real time software and operating systems
- Proven track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously. Balancing leadership and team self-steering also in highly dynamic situations
- Comfortable in a multidisciplinary environment, including complex stakeholder fields on executive level
- Support SW processes from an architectural perspective (Including Requirements Management, Continuous Integration/Delivery, Quality Assurance, Configuration Management)
- Proficient in English, Dutch is a pre
Personal skills
- You have a motivational leadership style that inspires and encourages team growth while fostering a collaborative environment
- You are a true, constructive and positive coach, a builder and a motivator. You know how to coach on all levels in an organization
- You have a strong sense of ownership and urgency
- You can balance conflicting stakeholder needs while maintaining clear communication on all levels - ranging from test engineer to executive level
- You are innovative - constantly challenging the status quo
- You can find opportunities in tough situations and inspire the team
The strength of VDL
Working at VDL ETG T&D means working at an innovative, international and entrepreneurial company where 'strength through collaboration' is key. We value a collegial, pleasant working atmosphere. We work together in a professional way. We also offer you:
- A competitive salary
- 27 days of paid holiday and 13 ADV days
- A good pension scheme
- Profit sharing
- Plenty of room for personal development
- An annual VDL party
- Employee discounts
- Participation in sporting activities
Take a look behind the scenes at
https://www.youtube.com/embed/q3GZl3vpZ0I?si=VA0MXfv73kc1nkNG
Ready to challenge yourself?
Apply now and contribute to the future of our high-tech developments!
VDL ETG Technology & Development (VDL ETG T&D) is the company within VDL ETG that stands for research and development. With a group of creative designers, we translate our customers' requirements and wishes into usable designs for their systems, focusing on manufacturability, functionality and reliability. This involves components of complex devices for the semiconductor, medical and aerospace industries.
At T&D, we have several competence groups, including Mechanics, Mechatronics, Electronics, Flow & Heat, Software and Project Management. Our employees are passionate, professional and result-oriented. They are committed to everything they do and ensure our success.
We value:
Innovation:
We inspire creativity and challenge ourselves to go beyond what is possible.Collaboration:
We foster teamwork and partnerships to integrate diverse design and partner inputs into optimal solutions.Continuous Learning:
We promote continuous education and development to acquire and maintain world-class skills and competencies.Excellence:
We pursue excellence in everything we do, with a focus on quality and delivering the best possible outcomes.Sustainability:
We adhere to a sustainable approach that aligns with VDL ETG manufacturing to create more value.Accountability:
We take ownership and responsibility, and we hold ourselves and others accountable for delivering on our commitments.
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