Introduction
Being specialized in alcoholic beverages, we offer a full range of transportation services and options, from full container loads to groupage shipments, from large volumes of bulk wine to small consignments via airfreight. Our logistics services allow our customers to transport exactly what they want, when they want, in a cost-effective way.
To support our continued growth and digital transformation, we are expanding our software development team with a Solution Architect with a strong Software Architecture background. In this role, you will join our software development department of 35 professionals covering analysis, development, and testing. The team is highly autonomous and works closely with Product Owners to build in-house, business-driven applications.
Our architecture is API-first, cloud-native, and centered around Microsoft Azure, with Apigee for API management and Okta for identity and access management. Knowledge of OAutstrong and OpenID Connect is highly valued, as security and scalable integrations are core to our platform strategy.
To be successful as a Solution Architect, you are analytical, technically strong, and comfortable translating business requirements into robust, secure, and scalable software solutions. You thrive in collaboration and enjoy shaping architecture in a modern cloud environment.
Why work at Hillebrand Gori?
With great pride, we can say that Hillebrand Gori is the largest beverages logistics company in the world. Founded in 1844, we are active in over 90 countries. Our success is built on the dedication of our people. While we operate globally with more than 2,200 employees, our IT department is largely located in The Netherlands but also has a presence in Italy, France and India. Within our department around 15 different nationalities work together.
We believe that "Our people and our reputation are our greatest assets." You will work in an environment where you can make real architectural impact, influence strategic technology decisions, and grow both personally and professionally.
Are you looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking, hands-on technical architecture, and direct business impact? Then we would like to meet you.
What will you do?
- Design and define end-to-end solution architectures aligned with our API-first and cloud-first (Azure) strategy
- Work closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts to translate business requirements into technical designs
- Define and safeguard architectural principles, standards, and best practices
- Collaborate with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers on implementation details
- Design secure integration patterns using OAutstrong, OpenID Connect, Okta, and Apigee
- Contribute to the standardization and modernization of our application landscape
- Create architectural documentation, implementation guidelines, and reference architectures
- Review and guide solution designs for scalability, security, performance, and maintainability
- Act as a bridge between business, development teams, and platform engineering
What do we expect from you?
- Bachelor's or master's degree in an Informatics or IT-related field
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Software Architect, or Senior Technical Architect
- Strong knowledge of cloud architecture in Microsoft Azure
- Experience with API design and management, preferably using Apigee
- Experience with identity and access management, preferably Okta
- Solid understanding of OAutstrong, OpenID Connect, and modern security patterns
- Ability to drive architectural discussions with stakeholders and Product Owners
- Strong collaboration skills with developers and testers
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Preferably experience in:
- Logistics or supply chain environments
- TOGAF and ArchiMate
- Good command of the English language (spoken and written)
- Currently living in The Netherlands within commuting distance of Haarlem
What can you expect from us?
- A salary tailored to your qualities and experience
- A contract for 36 hours
- Reimbursement for travel expenses
- Pension scheme
- 8% Holiday payment
- 13th month
- Flexible working hours
- Possibility to work from home
- Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities to realize your ambitions
- An informal working environment with innovative colleagues who strive for the very best
- You can work independently and make us better with your own input
- A very challenging and international environment
- Professional training
- a fun place to work, with room for recreation; weekly and monthly drinks, quarterly company meet-ups, regular company festivities
- good primary and secondary employment benefits (for instance; we pay for your internet connection at home)
- A challenging job in a very exciting beer, wines & spirits industry