Lead IT Architect (m/f/n)

Your tasks

• You lead the definition of architectures for solutions that are high value to the business with an optimal total cost of ownership for the enterprise, while consolidating the Creos IT landscape.
• You co-design and develop the architecture strategy including an architecture framework, guiding principles, policies and standards that govern the design of efficient, reliable, scalable, and secure solutions 
• You lead or actively contribute to the design of reference architectures including supporting transition states that can grow with the evolving business needs, while maximizing reusability and minimizing operational impacts 
• You define standards and tooling for documenting architecture elements 
• You document and define processes for keeping architecture elements up to date 
• You can lead communication with, and training of, colleagues, including senior management, on the available architecture elements that support efficient delivery of robust solutions 
• You contribute to the data, integration and technology standards decision-making process 
• You collaborate with subject matter experts to build consensus on IT solution quality requirements and record these in the architecture standards and specifications 
• You contribute to project plan development and identification of subject matter experts at project initiation 
• You build consensus, facilitate collaboration and steer the decision-making process of architectural choices that align with the defined IT strategy and reference architectures 
• You review and approve solution architecture designs to validate compliance with architectural and security standards and patterns 
• You conduct pre- and post-implementation reviews to ensure solutions have followed the specified architecture and standards; identify gaps and necessary remediations. 
• You perform technology watch on IT and business trends to ensure the architecture remains fit for purpose

Your profile

• You hold a university degree in Information Technology/ Computer sciences or equivalent 
• You have minimum 20 years of experience in IT, with at least 10 years operating in the role of Architect or equivalent design authority position
• Excellent team spirit and interpersonal skills including abilities to negotiate, be perseverant and be rigorous with stakeholders at all levels  
• Knowledge and proven implementation experience of at least one architectural framework (ex. TOGAF)
• Knowledge of process, data and systems modelling standards as well as the associated practices within development projects
• Knowledge of database, integration and storage technologies as well as the associated security standards 
• You have proven experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle and have been involved in projects using various software development project methodologies, frameworks and tools 
• You have effective verbal and written communication skills in English and French. The knowledge of German and/or Luxemburgish will be considered as an advantage.