Architect

Switzerland - Zürich
- Information Technology (IT)
- Group Functions

**Job Reference #**
- 283187BR

**City**
- Opfikon

**Job Type**
- Full Time

**Your role**
- Do you enjoy creating and maintaining a strong and stable architectural foundation on which innovative, creative and sustainable solutions can be built? Do you have great depth in technical knowledge as well as the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders in IT and Business?
- At UBS, we re-imagine the way we work, the way we connect with each other - our colleagues, clients and partners - and the way we deliver value. Being agile will make us more responsive, more adaptable, and ultimately more innovative.
- We’re looking for an Architect to:
- work closely with cross-functional team members in a pod (cross-functional team) or crew to improve (digital) products and journeys iteratively and continuously in line with our Digital Principles and architecture goals
- support pods, crews, and streams in identifying and designing suitable architectures in different layers e.g., enterprise architecture, data architecture, solution architecture, technology architecture
- syndicate architectures among pods, crews and streams and ensure these conform to architectural standards; resolve interdependencies and conflicts and maintain a technical roadmap and maintain overview of architectural gaps
- manage and maintain requests for comments (RFCs), architectural decision records (ADRs) and risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (RAIDs)
- collaborate with other architects to define architectural goals and standards and manage temporary solutions and technical debt remediation
- play an active role in consulting product owners on translating OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) into backlog items and include architectural improvements into the roadmap

**Your Career Comeback**

**Your team**
- You’ll be working in the Managing Investments Technology team focusing on providing high quality technology solutions to support Portfolio Management and Trading across UBS Asset Management.

**Your expertise**
- ideally 8 years working as an architect within the finance sector, ideally investment management
- a Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- strong knowledge of software design patterns, architectures, and development methodologies
- expertise in C# and experience with multiple programming languages, React and Python beneficial
- experience with Messaging platforms, ideally Kafka
- experience with Containers, ideally Kubernetes
- experience with Microservice and Event-Driven architecture is beneficial
- understanding of database design and management
- agile, Test Driven Development and DevOps practices are part of your DNA
- a Software Craftsperson focused on engineering best practices and delivering Clean Code
- good communication skills - both written and verbal.
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you like to figure out how things work
- keen interest in understanding how the business works
- passion for learning and innovation

**About us**
- UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..
- We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

**Join us**
- At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.
- From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

**Contact Details**
- UBS International Recruiting

**Disclaimer / Policy Statements**
- UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.