As an IT Solution Architect, you will provide technical expertise, guidance and contributions on IT architecture by supporting the development of roadmaps and implementing secure and high performing solutions (i.e., the combination of business applications, commercial applications, and their underlying layers: middleware, storage, network). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to make informed architecture decisions, translate technical requirements into actionable designs, and oversee adherence to enterprise standards and governance processes.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical expertise, guidance and contributions on IT architecture solutions by supporting the development and coordination of architecture roadmaps, aligning them with the organisation’s strategic vision and technology transformation plans, to ensure seamless integration and scalability of solutions for mission/safety-critical software systems.
Collaborate with internal partners and external providers to make architecture decisions, define project goals, and ensure technical soundness, while exploring and interfacing on new tools, including cloud-based or on-premises development tools, databases, and middleware.
Work with cross-functional teams, to implement architectural changes and design, build, and deploy solutions that align with organisational needs and meet enterprise standards, including the configuration and management of development tools and quality control platforms, with direct involvement in implementation and delivery.
Analyse technical requirements and constraints, translating them into practical, fit-for-purpose solutions that address business needs while optimising performance and security.
Ensure adherence to architecture standards, policies, and security practices, overseeing architecture governance processes and addressing any compliance discrepancies, vulnerabilities and/or threats.
Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation (i.e. standards, processes).
Stay updated on latest technological developments/methods/best practices/trends and share them within the internal community to enhance organizational knowledge.
Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.
Requirements:
Completion of third level studies in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, etc.), meeting EQF Level 7 (Master’s degree or equivalent) followed by at least 3 years relevant professional experience or
Completion of third level studies in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, etc.), meeting EQF Level 6 (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) followed by at least 4 years relevant professional experience.
Technical drafting skills in English.
Analytical thinking: you analyse information and are able to identify relationships.
Problem-solving: you anticipate and solve business problems.
Communication: you are able to foster two-way communication.
Quality focus: you set and foster high quality standards.
Creativity and innovation: you are open to new approaches.
Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
