Software Architect (Benelux)

Software Architect (Benelux) Lateral stands for technology excellence. We’re a profitable, award-winning design and technology company with over 20 years of experience launching bold ventures and transforming businesses. A globally distributed team of 200+ experts united by a shared purpose: the continuous pursuit of quality. Our clients come to us for results, quality and craft - and stay because we keep raising the bar. We do things differently at Lateral Our mission is simple: design and build great products . What sets us apart isn’t just the talent of our team - it’s the way we work: We Have A Bias For Action & Results. We are doers - we spot the gaps, connect the dots, anticipate what’s around the corner and take action. We move fast, stay focused, and let the results - not the effort - speak for themselves. We Work On Time, On Budget, On Quality Discipline is our edge - a commitment we make to each other, to our clients, and to the standards we hold ourselves to. We Care Deeply. We care about our work and about each other. Care Is A Competitive Advantage. Every detail matters. Every design, every line of code, every decision. Thoughtful by default. We Do Things Right - Because It’s the Right Thing to Do Right over easy. Integrity isn’t up for negotiation. We hold the bar high even when no one’s watching. We take pride in doing great work the right way - not the easy way. We Keep Improving The best teams keep improving and we’re never done learning. We iterate. We reflect on what’s working and what’s not. Feedback fuels us, we receive it openly, and adapt quickly. Progress over perfection. We’re Obsessed With Agility, Not The Agile Manifesto We don’t chase dogma or rituals - we chase momentum. We adapt processes to fit problems, not the other way around. We Take Ownership Everyone leads something here. You will have room to run with ideas, and the trust to execute. That trust is built on how you show up: thinking things through, sweating the details, and following through. What You’ll Do As a Software Architect at Lateral, you will: Design Technical Solutions: you’ll create and maintain all core architecture & engineering artifacts: from SDDs and SDPs to call chains, activity & sequence diagrams, interface definitions, and detailed designs Lead Developers By Example. Set the technical tone for the team. You’ll be hands-on when needed, strategic with senior engineers, and trusted as a source of clarity and direction. Expect to enforce coding standards, review implementation, troubleshoot complex issues, and uphold engineering best practices at every level. Partner With Clients: Work directly with clients throughout the full lifecycle — from early technical discovery and proposal efforts to delivery. You’ll translate business needs into robust technical solutions and explain architecture decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Take Ownership Of The Full Project Lifecycle: Take responsibility from start to finish — system design, development oversight, testing, deployment, and post-launch stability. You’ll ensure architectural integrity is maintained throughout, and that the end result reflects both technical rigor and product value. Improve yourself and the team, continuously: During times when you’re not assigned to a client project, you won’t be idle. You might develop internal tools, research new technologies or frameworks, help with recruiting; — you’ll help push our capabilities forward. Mentor and support junior engineers , leading by example in design reviews and pair programming. You will offer constructive feedback that helps others grow, fostering a thoughtful, kind, and continuously learning team culture. Example Projects You May Join: Build an AI-powered healthcare platform to help detect diseases earlier. Launch a new fintech product from the ground up. Scale a global SaaS commerce system with millions of products Whatever the challenge, you’ll be building software that changes lives and moves industries forward. How We Measure Success In This Role In the first two weeks You make your first meaningful contribution to the project You communicate well async as well as in meetings In the first 3 months: You understand the system architecture well and can work independently or in teams on medium-sized features. You design before you code (and produce design artifacts) You have shipped code in Production, clean, tested You communicate clearly, raising issues early and contributing to reviews. You deliver what you commit to. After 3 months: You take ownership of larger features and improvements from start to finish. You help others by sharing knowledge, spotting problems early, and improving processes or tooling. You make decisions with both the data/codebase and business goals in mind. We measure success through: Evaluating results (what you’ve shipped) Quality and reliability of your designs. Consistency in delivery. Feedback from peers and leads. Your ability to work independently and unblock others. What We’re Looking For We are seeking for team members who are both highly technical and deeply care about their craft and how the work gets done. You must bring: 8+ years experience in software engineering , with at least 3 years in a senior or architectural role Several systems or sub-systems designed and shipped to Production Strong command of system design, software architecture patterns , and scalable distributed systems Unique combination of both technology and people skills. Proficiency in writing and reviewing clean, maintainable code in one or more modern languages (e.g., C#) Experience designing APIs, service contracts, and modular, evolvable systems Ability to produce clear technical artifacts : architecture diagrams, design docs, call chains, and interface specs. Express decisions through clear diagrams, validate assumptions early, and think through edge cases and trade-offs. A quality mindset : unit tests, integration tests, automation, defensive programming Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills with a hands-on, proactive attitude Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. A commitment to making a difference , continuous learning , and collaboration Bonus points for: Method-Based Systems Clear, structured communication and excellence in design documentation Why You’ll Love Working Here Real Impact: You’ll work on meaningful products that make a measurable difference - from healthcare and commerce to sustainability and next-gen tech. Remote-First, Office Friendly: Work from wherever you’re most productive - whether that’s your home, a co-working space, or one of our offices. We’re a remote-first company, but if you’re near an office, you’re welcome to drop in, collaborate in person, or work onsite regularly. We prioritize async collaboration, respect your time zone, and focus on outcomes over hours. An Outstanding Team: Talented, kind, and hard-working people who care deeply about their craft - and about each other. No egos. No politics. Just professionals doing their best work. Growth: You’ll be supported in growing your craft, exploring new paths, and stepping into greater responsibility - at your own pace A Culture of Excellence: We care deeply about doing the right thing - for our clients, our team, and ourselves. No burnout. No crunch. Just high-quality work, delivered sustainably. Variety & Stability: We’re profitable, independent, and over a decade strong. Yet every project brings a fresh challenge. You’ll never be bored here. This Role Might Not Be for You We want to respect your time by being clear about what this role isn’t. You should skip this opportunity if: You prefer well defined structure. If you gravitate towards a clear hierarchy, well defined roles and swim lanes, you may find our self-managed style challenging. Distributed work isn’t your thing. If you find async communication, design documentation and being proactive without a manager nearby difficult, our setup won’t suit you. Feedback doesn't excite you. We’re obsessed with quality and believe in continuous improvement. That means we give feedback that’s sometimes nitpicky. If refining the work until it’s excellent feels over the top, you are likely going to find working here frustrating. Change makes you uncomfortable. We’re scaling and maturing. That means not everything is perfect yet. Priorities shift. Processes evolve. If ambiguity is uncomfortable, this may feel bumpy. However, If this sounds like fuel, we’d love to talk! How to apply and what to expect in the interview process 01. Your work Show us the work that reflects you at your best. We’ll look at depth, design thinking, and the logic behind your choices. 02. Lateral team fit You’ll speak with our Talent team about your career direction, your motivators, and our plans ahead. 03. Work trial You’ll tackle a take-home challenge that mirrors what we actually do. 04. Engineering deep dive A collaborative session with our engineers. 05. Project fit An interview focussed on prioritization, collaboration across disciplines, and how you handle the "messy middle". Department Architecture & System Design Locations Netherlands, Belgium Remote status Hybrid Netherlands Belgium Lateral stands for technology excellence. We’re a profitable, award-winning design and technology company with over 20 years of experience launching bold ventures and transforming businesses. A globally distributed team of 200+ experts united by a shared purpose: the continuous pursuit of quality. Our clients come to us for results, quality and craft - and stay because we keep raising the bar. About Lateral Group Our mission is simple: design and build great products . What sets us apart isn’t just the talent of our team - it’s the way we work: We Have A Bias For Action & Results. We are doers - we spot the gaps, connect the dots, anticipate what’s around the corner and take action. We move fast, stay focused, and let the results - not the effort - speak for themselves. We Work On Time, On Budget, On Quality Discipline is our edge - a commitment we make to each other, to our clients, and to the standards we hold ourselves to. We Care Deeply. We care about our work and about each other. Care Is A Competitive Advantage. Every detail matters. Every design, every line of code, every decision. Thoughtful by default. We Do Things Right - Because It’s the Right Thing to Do Right over easy. Integrity isn’t up for negotiation. We hold the bar high even when no one’s watching. We take pride in doing great work the right way - not the easy way. We Keep Improving The best teams keep improving and we’re never done learning. We iterate. We reflect on what’s working and what’s not. Feedback fuels us, we receive it openly, and adapt quickly. Progress over perfection. We’re Obsessed With Agility, Not The Agile Manifesto We don’t chase dogma or rituals - we chase momentum. We adapt processes to fit problems, not the other way around. We Take Ownership Everyone leads something here. You will have room to run with ideas, and the trust to execute. That trust is built on how you show up: thinking things through, sweating the details, and following through. Founded in 2008 Co-workers 300