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System Architect for GPS ART (A)

We are seeking an experienced System Architect for GPS ART (A) with proven financial domain expertise to support our client, a private bank in Zurich. 
Duration of employment
01.09.2026 - 31.08.2027
Pensum
100%
Reference
3968
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Description

Please note that due to applicable Swiss legislation, we can only consider applications from Swiss citizens, EU citizens, and individuals with a valid work permit.

Remote work from abroad is not possible.

Tasks

  • Act as System Architect for one of the GPS-owned platforms within the GPS IT Architecture Center of Excellence
  • Drive the definition of target and transition architectures for strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and objectives
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, IT Application Responsibles, Agile teams, Business Owners and stakeholders
  • Own solution blueprint definitions and transition roadmaps for the target application landscape
  • Support the definition and execution of GPS architecture governance
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, policies and guidelines
  • Present innovative and efficient solution proposals to business stakeholders and C-Level management
  • Identify market, technology and financial industry trends and translate them into architecture strategies
  • Empower Agile squads to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions
  • Provide architecture guidance and support on delivery initiatives and roadmap execution

Requirements
  • Proven multi-year experience as a System Architect within the financial services industry or consulting with banking focus
  • Strong understanding of Capital Markets environments
  • Experience with trading, execution or derivatives issuing architecture and design
  • Solid functional and technical architecture expertise
  • Experience with integration technologies such as streaming, messaging and web services
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, methodologies and tools
  • Experience defining target architectures and transformation roadmaps
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent
  • Master's degree preferred
  • TOGAF, BIZBOK or comparable business architecture certifications are highly desirable
  • Knowledge of current technology trends and financial market developments
  • Hands-on software development experience with Java, .NET, JavaScript, React, Angular, relational databases or NoSQL databases is a strong advantage
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Soft Skills
  • Proactive, structured, and self-driven working style
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

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For this call for applications, we require an English CV. This information should be included in the CV.

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