Senior IT Solution & Application Architect

Senior IT Solution & Application Architect

Zurich, Switzerland (hybrid)

Mission-Critical Application Landscape | Large-Scale Digital Transformation Projects | German C1 Required

Shape the Future of Critical Business Platforms

Are you an experienced Solution Architect with a strong background in Application Architecture?

Do you enjoy designing complex application landscapes, driving technology strategy and influencing large-scale transformation initiatives?

We are supporting a leading Swiss organisation operating one of the country's most complex and technology-driven environments.

This is an opportunity to join a highly mature architecture function and help shape the future of business-critical operational systems used every single day.

Your Mission

As a Senior Application & Solution Architect, you'll take ownership of the architecture and technical roadmap for a portfolio of mission-critical applications.

You will work closely with Application Owners, Engineering Teams, Project Managers, Security Specialists and Enterprise Architects. Together, you will ensure solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable and aligned with long-term business goals.

What You'll Be Doing

Application Architecture

Define architecture concepts and solution designs for complex business applications

Advise stakeholders on architectural best practices and technology choices

Evaluate technical solutions and architectural patterns

Ensure alignment with governance, security and data protection requirements

Drive architectural quality throughout the entire application lifecycle

Strategic Transformation Projects

You will play a key role in major modernisation initiatives involving:

Replacement of legacy platforms

Modernisation of critical operational systems

Technology lifecycle management

Future-state architecture planning

Delivery of sustainable long-term solutions

Impact & Collaboration

Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders

Work closely with Enterprise, Security and Data Architects

Contribute to architecture boards and governance forums

Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions

Shape long-term technology strategy and roadmaps

What We're Looking For

5+ years of Solution Architecture experience

Strong Application Architecture experience & good know-how in Infrastructure Architecture

Experience with complex business-critical application landscapes

Experience defining solution concepts, architecture standards and technology roadmaps

Technical Environment

Azure (exposure required, deep expertise not essential)

Enterprise Applications and Complex Application Landscapes

Systems Integration

Security & Governance

Data-Driven Platforms

Languages

German C1 minimum

Good English

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Highly visible architecture role

Large-scale transformation programmes

Flexible working environment

Training & certification support

Continuous learning opportunities

Health & wellbeing programmes

Excellent team culture

Generous holiday entitlement

Attractive overall compensation package

Opportunity to influence systems supporting real-world operations on a massive scale