Lead Software Architect
Role description
Software Architect / Technical Lead / Randstad Area, Netherlands / Permanent
I'm partnered with a well-established financial mortgage company operating in the Randstad area, serving a large and growing customer base. Until now, our software development has been fully outsourced. As part of our long-term digital strategy, we are bringing software development in-house and investing heavily in building a scalable, future-ready technology platform.
This role is a key strategic hire and will play a central part in shaping the company’s technical direction for years to come.
We are looking for an experienced Software Architect / Lead to spearhead the transition from outsourced development to an internal engineering function. You will define the technical vision, architecture, and development standards while laying the foundation for a high-performing in-house team, with a long-term goal of building 10+ software professionals .
You will work closely with business stakeholders to ensure technology supports business goals, with a strong focus on efficiency, scalability, security, and innovation . A progressive mindset toward AI-driven development and automation is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and own the software architecture and technical roadmap
- Lead the transition from outsourced software development to an in-house model
- Make key technology and tooling decisions aligned with long-term business strategy
- Design scalable, secure, and maintainable systems suitable for a financial/mortgage environment
- Act as hands‑on technical lead during the initial build phase
- Champion the use of AI and automation to improve development efficiency, quality, and speed
- Establish best practices for coding standards, CI/CD, testing, documentation, and security
- Collaborate with business, product, and compliance stakeholders
- Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing software team (10+ engineers over time)
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial and data protection regulations
About You:
- Extensive experience as a Software Architect, Technical Lead, or Senior Software Engineer
- Strong background in designing and building complex software platforms
- Experience setting up development teams, processes, and architectures from scratch is highly desirable
- Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands‑on levels
- Strong understanding of modern software architectures (e.g. cloud, microservices, APIs)
- A clear advocate for AI-enabled development , automation, and efficiency improvements
- Experience working in or with financial services is a strong plus
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Leadership mindset with a passion for building and scaling teams
What They Offer:
- A rare opportunity to build and shape an in-house software function from the ground up
- High level of autonomy and influence on technology decisions
- Long‑term career growth into a senior leadership role
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working options in the Randstad area
- Stable organization with ambitious digital transformation plans
- Pension.
