Software Architect

Welcome to Vintia. We develop software solutions for ticketing, bookings, payments and access control. They help organisations in the leisure and attractions industry manage complex day-to-day processes with confidence and keep their operations running smoothly, even during peak periods.

Combined with the right hardware, services and integrations, our solutions ensure that everything behind the scenes works together effectively. The result is a smoother visitor experience before, during and after each visit.

Headquartered in Ypres, with offices in Kapellen, Nieuwegein, Andernach, France, the UK and the UAE, Vintia combines strong local expertise with an international outlook as part of SALTO WECOSYSTEM.

To support our continued international growth, we are looking for an experienced Software Architect in Ieper with a passion for the leisure and attractions industry.

The job in a nutshell

• Own the end-to-end architecture of our platform and set the technical vision and roadmap, in line with business strategy.

• Set the strategy for AI-driven development across the engineering organisation, from tooling to ways of working.

• Document technical solutions and collaborate with stakeholders to define both functional and non-functional requirements.

• Design the architecture for AI capabilities in our products, such as LLM integrations, data pipelines and agent-based workflows.

• Lead and coach the architects and senior engineers across our product teams.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, consistency, and successful project delivery.

• Ensure software solutions meet high standards for quality, security, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

• Support the analysis and refinement of requirements together with the Product Owner and the wider cross-functional team.

• Work closely with your teammates to deliver high-quality solutions and achieve shared goals.

• Evaluate, recommend, and contribute to the implementation of new technologies, tools, and methodologies.

What makes you unique?

• You hold a degree in IT or have equivalent experience in software development.

• You have at least 10 years of experience in software development.

• You have a clear vision on how AI changes software architecture and delivery, and you can turn it into practical decisions.

• You can explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders and influence decisions at management level

• You are passionate about coaching and mentoring team members, helping them grow their expertise and improve software quality.

• You have strong knowledge design principles, development patterns, databases, and ORM technologies.

• You have experience with, or a willingness to learn, service-oriented architectures and microservices.

• Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure management, unit testing, and QA automation is an asset.

• You communicate clearly and effectively in both Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

What makes us unique?

At Vintia, you become part of a company with strong roots, ambitious plans and a clear focus on innovation. Our story started as a family business, and while we have grown into an international player within SALTO WECOSYSTEM, we continue to value a warm, approachable and people-oriented way of working.

You can expect a challenging role in a flexible working environment built on trust. From flexible working hours to teleworking opportunities, we believe in giving people the space to do their best work. From day one, you will be welcomed by passionate colleagues who are happy to share their knowledge and help you find your way.

You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and grow, thanks to targeted training, hands-on experience and the expertise of colleagues across the organisation. Our no-nonsense culture is characterised by open communication, a flat structure and direct access to management.

In return for your commitment, you can count on an attractive salary package, including benefits. And because we believe that people perform at their best when there is room to connect and recharge, we also organise team buildings, monthly afterworks, sports activities and seasonal events.

We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified, thanks to the enthusiastic feedback of our employees.

Will you become our new Vintian?

Are you ready to help shape the future of Vintia? Take your chance and become a key player in our continued growth.

At Vintia, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people. No matter who you are, what your dreams are, what you believe in or where you come from, you are welcome here.