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Lead Software Architect

RemoteRotterdam, Zuid-Holland, NetherlandsProduct Development

Job description

* Please take note that residency in Europe is a requirement for this position.

The Lead Software Architect role encompasses strong leadership skills to align teams and guide them in the right direction at both team and company levels. The ideal candidate possesses a robust understanding of software architecture, design principles, best practices, infrastructure frameworks, and key components within the MS stack, including .Net, AKS, Azure, and Kubernetes, with a keen focus on microservices. You'll report to the Global Technology Director for Cloud and delivery of cloud Infrastructure while maintaining a close collaboration with the Product Director in Product Management. This role also involves collaboration closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to ensure software solutions that align with the organization's goals and strategies.


On a day-to-day basis, your objective involves enhancing existing products and introducing novel solutions, notably through the "Infinity Platform" project, which requires you to play a pivotal role in shaping the architectural vision and technical direction of Anywhere365 software and technology. The mission is to drive innovation at a high level, meticulously steering projects and delivering impactful outcomes. The role delves into emerging technologies such as AI and low-level scalability while remaining attuned to open-source trends and market shifts. A vital aspect is crafting a seamless customer journey experience, weaving together technical excellence and customer satisfaction.

Job requirements

To be successful in this role, candidates must possess the following skills:

 (Microsoft Technologies Focus):

  • Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in software development and architecture design.
  • Experience in cloud computing concepts/ cloud-native solutions with Microsoft Azure services and frameworks.
  •  Mastery of .NET framework and its associated languages (C#).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server / NoSQL databases, such as Azure Cosmos DB.
  • Proficiency in designing and implementing microservices-based architectures.
  • Experience in deploying applications in Kubernetes/ AKS clusters/using Docker for application deployment.
  • Skill in designing and building RESTful APIs using best practices.
  • Expertise in using Azure DevOps for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
  • Good understanding of security best practices in software architecture using Azure Active Directory.
  • Awareness of emerging Microsoft technologies and trends, such as AI and machine learning.


We pick character over skills

Can you convince us that you are:


  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactive and detail-oriented;
  • Eager to learn, develop and share proactively share knowledge;
  • You are cooperative, curious, result driven, and a self-starter;
  • Excellent communication skills; fluent in English;
  • Responsive to change. No, let’s rephrase that: you thrive on change!


Anywhere365 is a successful, rapidly expanding international scale-up. Well, we are. And so, we have a headquarters office that will give you goosebumps. As we should. But since remote working is the current standard, and we hate cheap stuff that doesn’t go the extra mile, we provide any great hardware and software that you need to connect with customers, partners, and co-workers. Anywhere365 is highly ambitious, which is reflected in our tech stack and architecture as well as our culture and people’s DNA. Together we build strong connections and achieve great results. We love to celebrate our successes and look forward to celebrating yours soon!

Please note that we have a background check policy. The background check differs per country and position. If you would like to know more, the recruiters are happy to answer any questions!

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