At TenneT we work every day on the electricity grid of tomorrow. Our goal? A reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system. As an IT Architect in the Asset Chain team of the Business Technology Organisation (BTO) of TenneT, you play a crucial role in realizing this ambition. Ready to make an impact?

YOUR PROFILE AND BACKGROUND

At TenneT, we are looking for professionals who contribute to the future of our electricity grid. We expect you to have the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and our mission.

• Experienced Architect – 7+ years in a Technical Lead, Senior Engineer, or Architect role, bridging business and technology.
• Tech-Savvy – Strong grasp of software development lifecycle (CI/CD), cloud-based solutions, IoT, digital twins, document management and asset management tooling.
• Security & Risk Aware – Knowledgeable in information security and risk management.
• Modernization Expert – Skilled in simplifying and decoupling legacy systems for a scalable, future-ready IT landscape.
• Collaborative Mindset – Comfortable working with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and outsourced service providers.
• Big-Picture Thinker – Decisions align with enterprise goals and long-term architectural vision.
• Effective Communicator & story teller– Able to translate complex architectures into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Culture Champion & Team Player – Believes in transparency, collaboration, care and a non-hierarchical approach.
• Language & Education – Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus); Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required (TOGAF certification is a bonus).

This is a 100% dedicated role—ready to make an impact? Let’s build the energy future together!

• Architect scalable, high-performing, and cost-effective IT solutions, new ones and optimizing existing ones, to meet evolving business needs.
• Collaborate closely with business teams, Enterprise Architecture, and multiple technology delivery and operational teams.
• Drive innovation to accelerate grid development, maximize efficiency and enhance customer experience.
• Ensure modular, maintainable and cost efficient IT landscapes that align with long-term business goals, including shape and refine the existing application landscape, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Engage with platform teams, centre’s of excellence, and key functional departments like Operations, Data & Digital, HR, Procurement and Business Guidance.
• Foster a culture of End-to-End thinking, open dialogue and continuous learning within teams.
• Support and embody TenneT’s core values—Ownership, Courage and Connection—through leadership and coaching.