Job Description
Enterprise Architect (Azure & ECM Migration)
Amsterdam, Netherlands (Onsite)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6 Months (initial assignment)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Architect to support AFI-KLM EM in a strategic transformation initiative: the migration of our on-premise Enterprise Content Management (ECM) landscape, based on OpenText Documentum, to the Microsoft Azure Cloud.
This role will initially focus on ECM modernization and cloud migration, with potential involvement in additional enterprise architecture initiatives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead architecture design and guidance for ECM migration from on-premise systems to Azure Cloud
Define and govern end-to-end enterprise architecture for cloud and hybrid environments
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to align solutions with enterprise strategy
Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using Azure services
Support integration of ECM platforms with enterprise systems and digital workflows
Ensure adherence to architectural standards, governance, and best practices
Contribute to roadmap development for cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives
Required Experience & Skills
8–10 years of overall IT experience, including at least 3 years as an IT/Enterprise Architect
Strong experience in development-driven IT environments
Proven expertise with Microsoft Azure, including:
Azure infrastructure and platform services
Azure API Management (APIM)
Kubernetes / AKS
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Solid understanding of ECM / Document Management systems, preferably OpenText Documentum (on-prem or private cloud)
Experience with modern architecture paradigms:
Cloud-native & hybrid cloud solutions
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Event-Driven Architecture (EDA)
Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as:
TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
ArchiMate
SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
Strong understanding of IT processes, methods, and architectural governance
Experience in large-scale transformation or migration programs
Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written)
Nice to Have
Exposure to aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) environments
Experience with digitalization initiatives in enterprise maintenance operations
Prior involvement in ECM modernization or content platform migrations
What We Offer
Strategic enterprise architecture role in a complex, international environment
Opportunity to shape a major cloud transformation program
Collaboration with senior technical and business stakeholders across AFI-KLM EM