Senior IT Solution Architect – Operational Platforms & Mission-Critical Systems
German-speaking Switzerland
Employment type
Permanent
Industry
Infrastructure
Area
IT
Location
German-speaking Switzerland
Remote from abroad?
No
Home office?
Flexible
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Tasks and responsibilities
- Design and govern end-to-end solution architectures for business-critical applications and operational platforms
- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions
- Advise application owners and technical stakeholders on architecture standards, governance, security, and compliance topics
- Lead architectural design activities for modernization and replacement initiatives across operational systems
- Support the selection, procurement, implementation, and lifecycle management of enterprise technology solutions
- Collaborate with project managers, business stakeholders, engineers, and architecture teams to ensure successful delivery
- Develop technology roadmaps and lifecycle strategies aligned with enterprise architecture principles
- Evaluate solution options, identify risks, and recommend sustainable technical approaches
- Contribute to architecture governance processes and represent solution architecture interests in cross-functional committees
- Work closely with enterprise, security, data, and infrastructure architects to ensure alignment across the technology landscape
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Must-have criteria
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Several years of experience in Solution Architecture within complex enterprise environments
- Strong understanding of infrastructure platforms including servers, networks, operating systems, and enterprise applications
- Experience with cloud technologies and modern service models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
- Ability to design and support solutions for highly available and business-critical environments
- Strong knowledge of security, governance, compliance, and operational requirements
- Experience coordinating technical stakeholders across multiple disciplines
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
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Nice-to-have criteria
- Experience in logistics, infrastructure, manufacturing, or other operationally critical industries
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services
- Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks and governance processes
- Experience with large-scale system modernization or platform replacement programs
- Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments
- Understanding of integration architectures, data platforms, and operational technology ecosystems
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Language requirements
- German: Fluent / Professional proficiency
- English: Good working proficiency
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