Solution Architect (Senior Consultant) AI & Data
Ernst and Young23 hours ago
Amsterdam, NetherlandsSenior
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and deliver cloud, data, and AI solutions for clients.
- Translate business requirements into architectural designs, blueprints, and high-level solution requirements.
- Define and uphold non-functional requirements throughout implementation.
- Document design decisions, participate in architecture reviews, and support technical governance.
- Build, prototype, and review code and data pipelines, including proofs of concept.
- Own technical components and workstreams, guide fellow engineers, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Engage engineering teams, business leaders, and other client stakeholders.
- Contribute to proposals and solution outlines for new client opportunities.
- Continue developing solution architecture expertise through knowledge sharing and coaching.
Requirements
- Completed university degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or Engineering.
- At least 3 years of programming and engineering experience, including building end-to-end data and AI applications.
- Programming experience with technologies such as Python, SQL, or Spark.
- Practical knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure and the underlying architecture and data technologies.
- Experience with engineering practices including testing, CI/CD, and code review.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex architectures and engage business stakeholders.
- Experience guiding fellow engineers through technical leadership or code reviews.
- Cloud architecture or engineering certification involving Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform is helpful.
- Experience with cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices, containers, modern integration patterns, Snowflake, or Databricks is helpful.
- TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification or formal learning is helpful.
- Experience in consulting or a client-facing, project-based environment is helpful.
- Valid work visa or other authorization to work in the Netherlands.
Benefits
- Permanent contract for 40 hours per week.
- Salary based on experience and qualifications, plus a pension plan, holiday allowance, and annual performance-based bonus.
- Laptop and phone with private-use option, plus a monthly internet allowance.
- 29 days of annual leave.
- Mobility budget with options including a lease car, discounted public transport subscription, or travel arrangements through the company app.
- Hybrid working from the office, client locations, or home with a well-equipped home workspace.
- Option to work from abroad for 20 working days per year.
- Option to exchange three national public holidays for other holidays.
- Training and learning opportunities for technical, personal, and leadership development.
- Wellbeing support through OpenUp for employees and their families.
- Internal networks, teamwork, and social activities.
Tech Stack
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About Ernst and Young
Ernst & Young (EY) provides audit/assurance, tax, consulting, strategy and transactions services to enterprises, financial institutions, and public‑sector clients. Structured as a global network of partner‑owned member firms, it sells professional services on a fee basis, including a dedicated Financial Services Organization for banking, insurance, and capital markets. Headquartered in London, EY was formed in 1989 from the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young, and operates in 150+ countries.