ITS Solution Architect

How you can make an impact The Solution Architect will work on a variety of projects concurrently and own the end-to-end design from inception through to the completion of delivery. This will involve exposure to a range of business challenges and working with a range of subject matter experts (including third parties) as well as implementation teams or hands on to help address them Key responsibilities include:Technical leadership to define and articulate pragmatic and commercially viable solutions based on functional and non-functional requirements to business challenges or opportunities. Includes ensuring all business, application, information/data, infrastructure and security elements are defined to sufficient detail which allows implementation teams to progress. Testing, release/transition and operational/support/service considerations also need to be covered Working with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure solutions align with business and technology strategy, or seeking and agreeing (minimal) dispensations where this makes sense for the organisation Leading and coordinating subject matter experts (SMEs), both internal and external to Deloitte, where these are involved with solution design and subsequent implementation Drive and lead the implementation of approved solutions in close cooperation with subject matter experts (SMEs)and Hands on implementation of approved solutions as per guidance and design Identification of "quick wins" or short-term transition architectures (e.g. a minimum viable product) which enables prompt realisation of business benefits at reduced risk, complexity and cost The role does not require any line management responsibility. Who We Are Looking For Essential:Experience of designing and delivering pragmatic and commercially viable solutions to new and existing business challenges or opportunities. Must be able to demonstrate experience of defining the business, application, information/data, infrastructure and security elements of a solution and how this met functional and non-functional requirements (including how any exceptions or dispensations were handled) Outstanding communication skills in English, both oral and written, including ability to articulate solutions to a senior as well as a detailed/technical audience Ability to work with and ensure quality output from SMEs, including those from third parties 3 – 5 years' experience in two or more of the following areas: operating systems, system security, networking, compute, storage/backup, cloud computing and database management (predominately Microsoft stack including Azure) Azure Cloud Architect certification or equivalent experience and working knowledge of DevOps tools, automation and methodologies used to deploy solutions within a Cloud platform Preferred:TOGAF accreditation or BCS Chartered Professional, or Fellow in Solution Development & Architecture Familiarity with industry compliance and security standards (e.g. ISO27001, PCI-DSS) Ability to communicate in German, both oral and written Your Team You will be joining an already established Project Delivery team which has made great strides in bridging the gap between the business and IT. The team comprises of Project Managers, Business Relationship Managers, Solution Architecture and Business Change Management Careers at Deloitte. Choose your impact At Deloitte, your ideas create impact and spark meaningful change for our clients, people and society. Your unique expertise, background and perspective helps us find new ways into the most complex challenges so we can brighten the futures of those our work affects. At Deloitte, you can build a career that inspires and energises you. At Deloitte, you can choose your impact In Switzerland, we provide industry-specific services in the areas of Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory, and Technology & Transformation. With close to 3,000 employees at six locations, we serve companies and organisations of all sizes in all industry sectors. We offer meaningful and challenging work, an inclusive and supportive environment where you can be your best self and where you will never stop growing. You will benefit from flexible and hybrid working conditions, wellbeing and parental programmes as well as many opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn Join us and become part of a global network of like-minded people dedicated to making a difference, whether by addressing climate change or improving 100 million futures by 2030. Want to know more about opportunities at Deloitte? Visit How to apply We look forward to hearing from you Please click on "apply now" to submit a complete application, including CV, cover letter, references and degree certificates If you have any questions, please contact Nidhi at *We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability, in accordance with applicable law. Research shows that women are less likely to apply for roles unless they match all the criteria; don't hold yourself back - apply today We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position Deloitte AG and Deloitte Consulting AG are Swiss subsidiaries of Deloitte LLP, the DTTL member firm in the United Kingdom