Key Skills

Job Description

Dit ga jij doen As an IT value stream architect for the Finance value stream at Tata Steel Netherlands (TSN), you are responsible for defining, safeguarding, and evolving the end-to-end application and integration architecture that supports the value chain, from first customer interaction through to invoicing and payment. The Record to Report value stream covers the complete process from financial transaction recording and sub-ledger accounting, through period close, consolidation, reporting, and statutory and management reporting. Within this value stream, you will provide architectural direction across key SAP Finance domains such as SAP Finance (FI), General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Management Accounting (CO), Product Costing, Taxation, Period Close, and Finance-related Master Data. You will work in a complex SAP-centric landscape with strong integration to upstream and downstream business processes. You work within IT Value Stream Architecture team, part of Applications & Transformation within Digital Technologies (DT), delivering secure, scalable and future-proof digital solutions across Tata Steel Netherlands. As Value Stream Architect, you Architecture vision & roadmap Define and maintain architecture vision, principles, and roadmap for Record to Report, aligned with business strategy. End-to-end solution design Translate business strategy and value stream priorities into robust, scalable application and integration architectures across the full Record to Report landscape. Architectural governance Safeguard architectural consistency and ensure alignment with enterprise standards, IT governance, security, performance, and maintainability requirements. Stakeholder collaboration Work closely with Value Stream Owners, Product Owners, application teams, platform teams, and external partners. Agile enablement Support Agile and DevOps teams with clear architectural guidance, enabling fast, safe, and high-quality delivery of change. Meer aanbod Dit bieden wij jou The opportunity to make a real impact within a leading and sustainable steel company where innovation and collaboration are key. You will have the freedom to grow in your role, specialize further, or explore new career paths. Whatever your ambition, Tata Steel offers the space to realize it, if you take the initiative. In addition to a strong focus on development, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional and personal life A salary between € 5.052,58 and € 9.958,58 gross per month, depending on experience, plus profit sharing. A minimum of 29 vacation days and 11.5 ADV days, with additional flexibility through working arrangements. An 8% holiday allowance and a 2% year-end bonus. A pension scheme with a 70% employer contribution. Excellent secondary benefits, including expense reimbursements and healthcare-related compensation, along with a one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position. Herken jij jezelf? You are an (experienced) architect who combines strategic thinking with hands-on architectural leadership in complex IT landscapes. You feel comfortable operating in a dynamic Agile environment and are able to balance long-term architectural integrity with short-term delivery needs. You bring A master’s level education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Technical Business Administration. Full professional proficiency in Dutch (both written and spoken) is required to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Extensive IT architecture experience with a strong background in solution, process, and application architecture within large, complex organizations. Solid enterprise architecture knowledge, including value streams, business capabilities, integration patterns, and IT governance. Proven ability to design and govern end-to-end architectures with significant organizational and business impact. Experience applying ArchiMate to design, document, and communicate enterprise, value stream, and solution architectures. Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments, preferably within SAFe for Architects. The ability to clearly communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence senior-level decision-making.

Core Responsibilities

You will define and evolve the end-to-end application and integration architecture for the Finance value stream, ensuring alignment with business strategy. Additionally, you will provide architectural governance and support Agile teams to deliver secure, scalable digital solutions.

Requirements

You must hold a master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or Technical Business Administration and possess extensive experience in complex IT architecture. Full professional proficiency in Dutch is required, along with proven expertise in SAP Finance domains and Agile/DevOps methodologies.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• 29 vacation days
• 11.5 ADV days
• 8% holiday allowance
• 2% year-end bonus
• Pension scheme
• Expense reimbursements
• Healthcare-related compensation