Sr. IT Solution Architect

<p>We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. IT Solution Architect to join our IT Corporate team. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in enterprise architecture, distributed systems, and cloud solutions, with a strong understanding of business processes and systems. The Sr. IT Solution Architect will play a critical role in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and flexible architectures that support the Alpiq`s corporate business functions.</p> <p>The candidate should have certifications in TOGAF and ArchiMate, alongside hands-on experience with capability mapping, microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and cloud technologies such as AWS.</p> <p><br/> <u><b>Your Responsibilities:</b></u></p> <p>Architecture Design and Implementation<br/> •    Design, develop, and implement IT architectures to support Alpiq`s corporate systems like ERP, HRIS and others.<br/> •    Ensure the adherence to architecture principles, standards, and best practices, ensuring alignment with the Alpiq’s business objectives and regulatory requirements.<br/> •    Leveraging enterprise-wide capability maps and architecture models using frameworks such as TOGAF and ArchiMate to keep architecture layers aligned with business objectives.</p> <p>Cloud Architecture and Distributed Systems<br/> •    Design cloud-native solutions using AWS, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.<br/> •    Document the architecture of distributed systems and services, implementing resilient, scalable microservices and service-oriented architectures (SOA).<br/> •    Collaborate with IT operations and DevOps teams to manage cloud infrastructure, ensuring cost optimization and compliance with internal governance.</p> <p>Strategic IT Planning:<br/> •    Engage with business and IT stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into architecture solutions.<br/> •    Contribute to the development of a target architecture aligned with the Alpiq’s business strategy, including digital transformation, cloud migration, and software modernization.<br/> •    Lead the evaluation of new technologies and solutions to enhance the IT corporate landscape and support business growth.</p> <p>Enterprise Architecture Governance<br/> •    Ensure architectural consistency and adherence to standards across projects and programs.<br/> •    Maintain and update architecture documentation, including reference architectures and guidelines, to ensure ongoing relevance and accuracy.<br/> •    Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure that IT architecture solutions meet both technical and business requirements.</p> <p>Collaboration and Communication<br/> •    Work closely with software engineering teams to ensure alignment between system architecture and implementation.<br/> •    Collaborate with business analysts and project managers to understand business processes and translate them into technical solutions.<br/> •    Present and communicate complex architectural solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Your Qualifications and Skills:</b></u></p> <p>Education and Certifications<br/> •    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.<br/> •    Certifications in TOGAF, ArchiMate, AWS Solutions Architect, and ITIL4 are highly desirable.</p> <p>Experience<br/> •    Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise IT architecture, with a focus on corporate business applications. <br/> •    Proven experience with capability mapping, enterprise modeling, and architectural frameworks such as TOGAF and ArchiMate.<br/> •    Solid experience designing and implementing cloud architectures (AWS preferred) and distributed systems.<br/> •    Deep understanding of microservices architecture, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and related technologies.<br/> •    Familiarity with energy trading systems and processes (e.g., front, middle, and back office) is a plus.<br/> •    Experience working with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments.<br/> •    Experience working with ADOIT, Signavio and Atlassian Cloud are advantageous.</p> <p>Technical Skills<br/> •    Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), including designing, building, and managing cloud infrastructure.<br/> •    Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).<br/> •    Familiarity with integration technologies such as APIs, message queues, and event-driven architectures.<br/> •    Strong understanding of security architectures, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance in cloud and distributed systems.</p> <p>Soft Skills:<br/> •    Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex technical and business requirements and deliver strategic solutions.<br/> •    Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with bot