IT Solution Architect

Flint is looking for an IT Solution Architect and manager for offerings to banking customers, and support to running post-implementation project

Project start: 01.05.21

Project duration: 6 months

Location: onsite (COVID permitting) in any one of following client offices: CH (Bioggio, Zurich)

Deliverables:

• Work as Solution Manager with the objective of defining the most effective Solutions for Banks in terms of architectural patterns, functional modules, 3rd party products integration, standards, investments, process and technology, to support the enterprise business strategy, ensuring that architectures excellence and banks needs are balanced
• Be responsible and accountable to write the Solution definition documents for the running change or transformation projects for our Clients. Document Client architectures using Enterprise Architecture tools. Support cost estimations and offering activities
• Collect, analyze and maintain client requirements and translate them into Information System or Service Solutions. Drive Solutions selection according to the following criteria: cost efficiency, competitiveness of offering, improve STP and Back Office efficiency, adherence with company strategic objectives, reduce complexity
• Assist our Clients with Consulting mandates on Solution Architecture topics
• Bring a High-Level perspective into the functional or system analysis, during feasibility studies, Solution Definitions and Projects
• Support Project Managers in planning the Solution aspects of large Transformation Programs, including cost estimations.

Knowledge of Specific SW or Tool, certification requested (optional, but a plus):

• TOGAF, ITIL, Open Group, Cloud, Openshift/REST APIs, Digital and Mobile
• Bank Industry certifications are also a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Education:

• Long running experience in one or more of the following Architecture roles: Business/Banking Architectures, Technology/Software/Integration Architectures, Enterprise architectures, Digital banking
• Long running experience and proven track record in implementation projects including integration of 3rd party systems. Up to date knowledge on Business and IT architectures patterns, methods, and tooling
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation
• Consulting attitude and experience, in order to be authoritative and convincing in business discussion with Clients
• Language: English >= B2, Italian and/or German are a plus