**Senior Software & Cloud Architect** **Location: Maastricht Netherlands** The Software & Cloud Architect will direct the complete software lifecycle and help build future-ready solutions. You will collaborate with tech leads, architects, and developers to deliver scalable, impactful outcomes using the latest cloud and AI-driven technologies. You will play a pivotal part in bridging business needs with technical execution, inspiring teams to embrace change while upholding the highest standards of security and quality. **Key Responsibilities:** **•** Stay informed about cloud developments to help shape DSM-Firmenich’s digital future. • Guide and oversee solution development throughout the full application lifecycle. • Collaborate with stakeholders and experts to design advanced, efficient systems. • Define code architecture principles for high-performing and scalable products. • Promote and implement best practices, code quality improvement, and AI integration for code writing and testing. • Design smart cloud solutions leveraging AI and machine learning. • Assess technology options to ensure robust and scalable architectures. • Develop technology roadmaps and strategies aligned with business goals. • Ensure the technology foundation ecosystem evolves in line with organizational objectives. **You Bring:** **Qualifications:** + Architecture Design: Skilled in microservices, serverless, event-driven systems, and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes). + DevOps & Automation: Proficient in CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and GitOps methodologies. + Security: Knowledgeable in IAM, encryption, secure API design, and zero-trust architecture. + Networking: Competent in VPC design, load balancing, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls. + Data: Experienced with relational and NoSQL databases, data lakes, and distributed data systems. + Monitoring & Observability: Familiar with tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, and cloud-native monitoring solutions. + Integration & APIs: Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, Kong, Azure API Management). + AI/ML & Data Engineering: Acquainted with AI/ML infrastructure, model deployment pipelines, and data engineering workflows (e.g., ETL, data lakes, streaming data). + Frameworks & Best Practices: Expertise in applying AWS/Azure/GCP Well-Architected Frameworks and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices. + Software Design Principles: Thorough grasp of SOLID, DRY, KISS, YAGNI principles, separation of concerns, high cohesion and low coupling, 12-Factor App methodology, and design for failure and security by design. + Architectural Patterns: Effective application of microservices, event-driven, serverless, layered, hexagonal architectures, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, Saga, and Strangler Fig patterns. + Cloud-Native Design Patterns: Proficient in auto-scaling, service discovery, circuit breaker, retry/backoff mechanisms, blue-green and canary deployments, and the application of AWS/Azure/GCP Well-Architected Frameworks combined with IaC best practices. **Soft skills:** + Strategic Thinking: Ability to align architectural decisions with business goals and long-term vision. + Communication: Skilled at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. + Collaboration: Experience working cross-functionally with development, operations, security, and product teams. + Leadership & Mentorship: Capable of guiding engineering teams, conducting architecture reviews, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. + Problem Solving: Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving architectural challenges. + Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving requirements in fast-paced environments. + Documentation & Presentation: Ability to produce high-quality architectural diagrams, documentation, and presentations for diverse audiences. **We Bring:** + Opportunity to contribute to projects that improve lives and support a sustainable future. + A key role in shaping DSM’s technology landscape. + Professional development and growth opportunities. + A diverse, innovative global team that values your ideas and experience. + Supportive, inclusive, and empowering work environment. + Competitive salary and benefits package. **About dsm-firmenich** At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together. **DEI and equal opportunity statement** At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work. **Agency statement** We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.