Senior System Architect - Finance & Credit 100%

Senior System Architect - Finance & Credit 100%
Shape the architecture behind critical Finance & Credit applications, bridging business needs with modern, scalable technology solutions.
Senior System Architect - Finance & Credit 100%
Job description:
We are looking for an experienced Senior System Architect to join a leading financial services organisation in Zurich. In this role, you will shape solution architectures across Finance & Credit applications, working at the intersection of architecture, software engineering and business requirements.
You will take ownership of solutions throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they align with wider architectural standards while remaining technically feasible and effective for the business.
About the customer:
Location: Zurich
Start: ASAP
Duration: Until , with possible extension
Workload: 100%
Requirements:
You will design and take ownership of solution architectures for applications in delivery, ensuring alignment with domain target architectures and established architectural standards.
Working closely with Software Engineering, business stakeholders and fellow architects, you will:
Design solution architectures from initial concept and implementation through to testing, release and operations
Translate complex business requirements into scalable and technically feasible solutions
Identify architectural options, evaluate trade-offs and drive key architecture decisions
Create and manage Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and support approval through relevant architecture boards
Identify and manage architecture debt where transitional solutions differ from the target architecture
Guide and coach software engineers during implementation
Collaborate across Domain, Foundation and System Architecture teams
Support solutions throughout the wider software lifecycle
Competences:
3+ years' experience as a Senior/System/Solution Architect
5+ years' previous experience as a Lead or Senior Software Engineer
Strong track record owning solution architecture from design through implementation and operations
Hands-on experience with SAP solutions, particularly S/4HANA, BW/HANA and BTP
Good understanding of Financial Accounting and Management Accounting
Knowledge of IFRS and Swiss GAAP within financial services
Strong experience translating complex business requirements into technical solutions
Ability to simplify complex topics and identify the key decisions requiring architectural direction
Strong knowledge of modern architecture approaches such as event-driven architecture, microservices and modular monoliths
Comfortable working with both business and technology stakeholders in complex environments
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proactive and delivery-focused, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
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