About UsWe’re November Five. Makers, designers, strategists. Different backgrounds, one mindset. We say what we mean and do what we say. Passion walks in; expertise grows.Feedback is direct. We’re hard on the facts, but kind on the people. We wear more than one hat, and we’re proud of it. We collaborate hard and we’re always looking for more people like us.We’ve also built things of our own. Appmiral, Spencer, Gorilla, Wovian. Four ventures born inside November Five. When the right idea meets the right people, we build it. That’s not a side note. It’s part of who we are.About The JobNote: We're not actively filling this role right now. But great people don't show up on command. And we know that. So if this description gets you excited, we want to hear from you. We want to be transparent about where we stand and when we're hiring. But we don't let a strong match pass by. If your profile fits, expect to hear from us. Spotted another role at November Five that sparks your curiosity? Go for it.As a Solution Architect at November Five, you turn business goals into clear, realistic technical solutions. You guide clients and teams through complex choices, and you keep our digital products scalable, secure, and future‑proof.You connect strategy, design, engineering, data, AI, and MarTech. You enjoy both the big picture and the practical details that make things work in real life.IF YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL:Lead architecture and discovery workshops with business and IT stakeholders, mapping current systems, integrations, data flows, and risksDesign and document solution, application, and integration architectures for web and mobile products, following cloud‑native best practices on AWS and/or Microsoft AzureCreate clear C4‑style architecture diagrams and technical documentation that guide teams and build stakeholder confidenceDefine and guard non‑functional requirements and architectural standards (performance, scalability, security, observability, maintainability)Shape how we use cloud, data, MarTech, and AI‑powered capabilities to improve customer experienceUse AI tools yourself (for analysis, documentation, coding support) to work faster and smarterSupport proposals and client pitches with clear, no‑nonsense solution storiesBuild long‑term trusted relationships by being reliable, transparent, and solution‑orientedRequirementsThe skills you will bring:5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Lead, or Senior Engineer owning end‑to‑end solutions for digital products.Experience in digital agencies, tech consultancies, or a product-driven environment, working with cross‑functional, client‑facing teams.Clear communicator: You explain complex topics in simple language and adapt to your audience.Structured thinker: You make trade‑offs explicit and document decisions so others can follow.Comfortable in workshops and client meetings, you can handle tension and keep discussions productive.Affinity with modern digital stacks (web, mobile, cloud, integrations, MarTech) and interest in AI in products.Curious and hands‑on: you like trying new tools and patterns, but you stay pragmatic.Team player who gives and receives feedback with respect.Fluency in English; Dutch is a strong plus.BenefitsHow you grow hereWe use our Impact x Growth x Reward (IGR) framework, to make progression clear and evidence-based. Your growth is tied to the impact you create: on clients, on the work, on the team around you.N5 is also a place where ideas become ventures. Four businesses have been built here already. If you’re working on something, we don’t ask you to leave it at the door.Why join us?Because the work matters. And so do our people.Ship real products for Coca-Cola, Le Pain Quotidien, Telenet, and others.Work with people who will tell you when something isn’t good enough. They mean it as a compliment.Build the design culture, don’t inherit someone else’s.Stay close to the craft while growing the team around you.A benefits package built around trust: mobility budget or company car, smartphone budget, mobile subscription, MacBook, pension plan, hospitalization insurance, net expenses, meal vouchers, 12 additional holidays and shared rewards.Work from our Antwerp HQ. Worth seeing for yourself.
About Us
We’re November Five. Makers, designers, strategists. Different backgrounds, one mindset. We say what we mean and do what we say. Passion walks in; expertise grows.
Feedback is direct. We’re hard on the facts, but kind on the people. We wear more than one hat, and we’re proud of it. We collaborate hard and we’re always looking for more people like us.
We’ve also built things of our own. Appmiral, Spencer, Gorilla, Wovian. Four ventures born inside November Five. When the right idea meets the right people, we build it. That’s not a side note. It’s part of who we are.
About The Job
Note: We're not actively filling this role right now. But great people don't show up on command. And we know that. So if this description gets you excited, we want to hear from you. We want to be transparent about where we stand and when we're hiring. But we don't let a strong match pass by. If your profile fits, expect to hear from us. Spotted another role at November Five that sparks your curiosity? Go for it.
As a Solution Architect at November Five, you turn business goals into clear, realistic technical solutions. You guide clients and teams through complex choices, and you keep our digital products scalable, secure, and future‑proof.
You connect strategy, design, engineering, data, AI, and MarTech. You enjoy both the big picture and the practical details that make things work in real life.
IF YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL:
- Lead architecture and discovery workshops with business and IT stakeholders, mapping current systems, integrations, data flows, and risks
- Design and document solution, application, and integration architectures for web and mobile products, following cloud‑native best practices on AWS and/or Microsoft Azure
- Create clear C4‑style architecture diagrams and technical documentation that guide teams and build stakeholder confidence
- Define and guard non‑functional requirements and architectural standards (performance, scalability, security, observability, maintainability)
- Shape how we use cloud, data, MarTech, and AI‑powered capabilities to improve customer experience
- Use AI tools yourself (for analysis, documentation, coding support) to work faster and smarter
- Support proposals and client pitches with clear, no‑nonsense solution stories
- Build long‑term trusted relationships by being reliable, transparent, and solution‑oriented
Requirements
The skills you will bring:
- 5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Lead, or Senior Engineer owning end‑to‑end solutions for digital products.
- Experience in digital agencies, tech consultancies, or a product-driven environment, working with cross‑functional, client‑facing teams.
- Clear communicator: You explain complex topics in simple language and adapt to your audience.
- Structured thinker: You make trade‑offs explicit and document decisions so others can follow.
- Comfortable in workshops and client meetings, you can handle tension and keep discussions productive.
- Affinity with modern digital stacks (web, mobile, cloud, integrations, MarTech) and interest in AI in products.
- Curious and hands‑on: you like trying new tools and patterns, but you stay pragmatic.
- Team player who gives and receives feedback with respect.
- Fluency in English; Dutch is a strong plus.
Benefits
How you grow here
We use our Impact x Growth x Reward (IGR) framework, to make progression clear and evidence-based. Your growth is tied to the impact you create: on clients, on the work, on the team around you.
N5 is also a place where ideas become ventures. Four businesses have been built here already. If you’re working on something, we don’t ask you to leave it at the door.
Why join us?
Because the work matters. And so do our people.
- Ship real products for Coca-Cola, Le Pain Quotidien, Telenet, and others.
- Work with people who will tell you when something isn’t good enough. They mean it as a compliment.
- Build the design culture, don’t inherit someone else’s.
- Stay close to the craft while growing the team around you.
- A benefits package built around trust: mobility budget or company car, smartphone budget, mobile subscription, MacBook, pension plan, hospitalization insurance, net expenses, meal vouchers, 12 additional holidays and shared rewards.
- Work from our Antwerp HQ. Worth seeing for yourself.
At November Five, we amplify your intelligence, assets and capabilities with ours to strategise, define, build and run digital products & ventures. Together with our partners, we accelerate their digital business into the spearhead of the industry.We use our expertise and multidisciplinary capabilities to co-create and grow bespoke digital solutions, streamlined operations, and special purpose ventures. We are intelligence-driven, exploring new areas for digital transformation and breakthrough innovation.
At November Five, we amplify your intelligence, assets and capabilities with ours to strategise, define, build and run digital products & ventures. Together with our partners, we accelerate their digital business into the spearhead of the industry.
We use our expertise and multidisciplinary capabilities to co-create and grow bespoke digital solutions, streamlined operations, and special purpose ventures. We are intelligence-driven, exploring new areas for digital transformation and breakthrough innovation.
