Solution Architect Product

Hilversum - Are you ready to apply your architectural skills within the Independer team and contribute to our technological strategy and implementation? Read on!

What will you do as a Solution Architect Product?
As a Solution Architect Product, you work closely with the members of the Product teams and the (technical) stakeholders of Product. You are responsible for mapping out our current IT landscape within Product. Additionally, you translate this into a future-proof and high-quality architecture that supports both short-term and long-term goals. You thoroughly examine the various Product stacks to identify opportunities and determine where optimization is possible. You take the lead in assessing whether improvements are needed and if they yield more than they cost.

There are also opportunities to take on a guiding role in architecture company-wide. Ambition and experience in enterprise architecture are certainly welcome. We are building a customer-focused organization that makes things as easy as possible for our customers. This requires continuous energy in shaping and improving our IT landscape. To achieve this, we recognize the importance of a clear vision of our IT architecture. We strive for a modern and up-to-date architecture that not only supports our current needs but is also strong and flexible enough to adapt to the changing demands of our customers and organization.

Independer is in the middle of a DevOps and digital transformation. We have big plans for transforming our platform, and you will play a significant role in shaping the necessary architecture for this transformation.

You will work with tools and techniques such as .NET (C#), Angular, TypeScript (JavaScript), Nx, and SASS. With our cloud migration, the focus is also on Azure, App Services, and YAML pipelines.

Why work at Independer?
Although we are one of the largest online platforms in the Netherlands (alongside bol.com, Coolblue, and Takeaway), Independer is still a close-knit team of about 250 specialists. Our culture is flexible, open, and vibrant—an organization where freedom and initiative are central.

The technical environment we offer is complex, challenging, and constantly evolving. We aim to provide the best (online) experience for both our customers and colleagues. This means focusing on "the latest proven technologies." At the same time, we also deal with older components in our environment that require thoughtful choices.

The fact that we have existed for 25 years is thanks to our open, relaxed culture and our Independents. Independents think in possibilities, dare to make mistakes, and help each other—all in an environment where a good work-life balance is important, hybrid working is the norm (including the opportunity to go on workation twice a year), and no one is surprised if you walk into the Hilversum office in shorts or slippers. Some colleagues have been proud Independents for years—and for good reason: Independer continues to evolve, and you grow with us. This way, you become the owner of your own career path.