Expert ICT Architect

Project overview

For our client, a renowned bank in Zurich, we are looking for an experienced ICT Architect.

Please note that due to current Swiss legislation, we can only consider applications from Swiss citizens, EU citizens, and individuals with a valid work permit.

Remote work from abroad is not possible.

Responsibilities

• Several years of experience as an architect (domain/enterprise) in complex IT landscapes, particularly in the area of core banking systems (record keeping, settlement, and processing for/of accounts, securities, payment transactions, and financing)
• Core banking transformations with various products and across all project phases
• Experience with modern architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), Capability Based Modelling, working in agile environments (e.g., with SCRUM, SAFe), and understanding common integration patterns are prerequisites
• Broad know-how about banking applications, IT solutions & reference architectures

Requirements

Soft Skills

• Developing the strategic application architecture for the core banking systems and surrounding applications in line with the IT and corporate strategy
• Ensuring that business requirements are structured, prepared, and challenged
• Developing the reference architecture across all business domains
• Developing the implementation roadmap, including critical path, dependencies, and "exit points"
• Accompanying vendor selection, including challenging costs
• Fluent German and very good English skills
• Team player with good communication skills from C-level to implementation teams

Project details

• Start: 2027-01-01
• Location: Zürich / Remote (nur aus der Schweiz), CH
• Languages: German