Senior Solution Architect_GTO_Digital Architecture_Credits_Hybrid/Full Remote
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About
Job ID
8473
Company
Division
Group Digital & Information
Country
Job Type
Professional
Functional area
Digital & Data
Working time model
Full-time
Type of contract
Full-time Contract
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The Solution Architect will be responsible for driving the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions across the enterprise for a pan-European bank. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in solutions architecture, enterprise systems, and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a track record of successfully delivering complex IT solutions within the banking sector
What you'll be doingKey tasks and responsibilities:
- Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end solutions that meet business requirements, align with technical standards, and adhere to security and compliance regulations.
- Define solution architecture blueprints, patterns, and standards to guide development teams and ensure consistency across projects.
- Technology Evaluation and Selection:
- Evaluate new and emerging technologies,frameworks, and platforms to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in solution delivery.
- Provide recommendations on technology stack selection based on business needs,scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, developers, and infrastructure teams to understand requirements, assess feasibility, and define solution roadmaps.
- Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions
- Provide architecture guidance to the Technical Analysts fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert, providing guidance and oversight on architecture decisions, design reviews, and implementation best practices.
- Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in solutions architecture.
- Ensure that solutions adhere to security, privacy, and regulatory compliance requirements, including GDPR, and other relevant standards.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies throughout the solution lifecycle.
- Evaluate third-party vendors, partners, and service providers for technology solutions, conducting due diligence and managing relationships effectively.
- Negotiate contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and licensing agreements with vendors as needed.
Qualification and competencies:
- Bachelor's or masterβs degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in solutions architecture, enterprise systems design, and implementation, preferably within the banking or financial services industry
- Knowledge of the Credits domains (like Lending, Credit Origination, Credit Simulation, Mortgages, Credit Collaterals) within Financial Services
- Strong technical background with expertise in cloud computing (e.g., Azure, GCP), microservices architecture, API design, and integration patterns.
- Proven track record of designing and delivering complex, scalable, and resilient IT solutions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams are desirable.
- Fluent spoken and written English is required
- Leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams are desirable.
- Relevant certifications in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman), cloud platforms, or specific technologies are desirable.
- #MakeInnovationHappen: Chance to make an impact in terms of transformation
- #UnlockYourPotential: Join a young and stimulating environment
- #ComeAsYouAre: Working within a global team
- #UnlockYourPotential: Play a role of autonomy with high visibility and exposure
- #BalanceLifeAndCareer: The possibility of working hybrid
- A professional but still friendly work environment
- #EnjoyTheBest: Access to our Benefits platform with a dedicated budget that you will be able to use, in order to choose the most suitable benefits for you
- Healthcare services from one of the agreed providers
- Holidays accorded based on your working experience (21 up to 25 days)
- Career in a leading international banking group, build on the diversity of its strong local roots
- Dynamic and multinational environment, full of growing opportunities
UniCredit is a pan-European Commercial Bank with a unique service offering in Italy, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe. Our purpose is to empower communities to progress, delivering the best-in-class for all stakeholders, unlocking a better tomorrow for our clients and our people across Europe. We serve over 15 million customers worldwide. They are at the heart of what we do in all our markets. Digitalisation and our commitment to ESG principles are key enablers for our service. They help us deliver excellence to our stakeholders and creating a sustainable future for our clients, our communities and our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We stand together in nurturing a workplace that welcomes diverse thinking and inclusive behaviors. Making all voices heard and leveraging "diversity of thought" regardless of gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, cultural background, we ensure sustainable growth and new business opportunities, a strong drive for innovation and creativity, as well as a general improvement of the work climate with positive impact on productivity, well-being and engagement of our people.
#J-18808-LjbffrNice-to-have skills
- Azure
- GCP
- Cloud Computing
- API Design
Work experience
- Solutions Architect
Languages
- English