Summary: Seeking an experienced, client-facing Solution Architect to design and lead modern data architectures for a strategic fintech transformation initiative in a highly regulated environment. Highlights: 1. High-visibility, client-facing architecture role with strong technical depth 2. Lead architectural decisions across data ingestion, transformation, and storage 3. High-impact architecture ownership with long-term potential We are looking for an experienced **Solution Architect** to join IT Labs and support a strategic fintech transformation initiative delivered in collaboration with a leading global consulting organization. You will work closely with senior stakeholders in a highly regulated fintech environment, designing and leading modern data architectures that support analytics, regulatory reporting, operational intelligence, and scalable data\-driven decision\-making. This is a high\-visibility, client\-facing architecture role requiring both strong technical depth and the ability to operate in enterprise\-level governance environments. **Responsibilities** -------------------- * Design end\-to\-end data platform architectures (batch \& near real\-time) * Define scalable, secure, and compliant data models aligned with fintech regulatory requirements * Lead architectural decisions around data ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption layers * Establish best practices for data governance, data quality, lineage, and metadata management * Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure architecture is correctly implemented * Act as the technical authority in client workshops and architecture discussions * Provide guidance on cloud\-native data platforms and modernization strategies * Support performance optimization and scalability planning * Ensure alignment with security and compliance standards **Required Experience** ----------------------- * 8\+ years in Architecture roles * Proven experience designing enterprise\-scale data platforms * Strong background in: + Data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical) + ETL / ELT architectures + Data warehousing and lakehouse approaches + Data governance \& compliance frameworks * Experience working in financial services or regulated industries (highly preferred) * Strong stakeholder communication skills (C\-level \& senior management exposure) * Experience working in consulting or multi\-client environments is a plus **Technical Expertise (One or More of the Following Stacks)** ------------------------------------------------------------- * Cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) * Modern data stack tools (Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Synapse, Redshift, etc.) * Data orchestration tools (ADF, Airflow, etc.) * SQL and Python proficiency * CI/CD \& infrastructure\-as\-code exposure (from architectural perspective) **What We’re Looking For** -------------------------- * EU\-based candidate (mandatory) * Strong architectural mindset with hands\-on understanding * Comfortable operating in complex enterprise ecosystems * Available for occasional travel to the Netherlands **What We Offer** ----------------- * 12\-month B2B/Freelance contract (with extension potential) * High\-impact architecture ownership * Collaboration with international stakeholders * Flexible remote setup with occasional onsite workshops If you are a senior Architect looking for a high\-visibility fintech program with strong ownership and long\-term potential — we would love to speak with you. **Our values** We are a company that seeks the best for both our employees and clients, reaching beyond expectations in turning dreams into reality. Our way of working is rooted in our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Proactivity, Innovation, and People), with an expectation that our future colleagues will make these their second nature in their everyday work and life. We don’t ask for perfection, but we do appreciate people motivated to better themselves in every conceivable aspect. **About IT Labs** Founded in 2005, IT Labs is an international software tech company, specializing in purpose and process\-driven teams for high\-performance, innovation, transformation, and efficiency. Our HQ is in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and we have teams around the world \- the UK, the Netherlands, Brazil, Argentina, Serbia, Croatia, BIH, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and the Middle East. We are constantly growing, and we would love for you to become part of our team!