IT architect

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Position title: IT architect

Workplace: Dúbravská cesta 4, Bratislava

Type of employment: temporary civil service

Salary conditions (gross): From 3,500 EUR gross/ The resulting salary is competitive with the private sector and will be based on the candidate’s experience and expertise.

Job Information:

We are looking for an experienced IT Architect to join our team responsible for managing business and application architecture. Our aim is to create high quality public services for all with an end-user focus. We apply a product-focused approach, acting as a solution owner, defining the architecture, roadmap and functionality based on user requirements. We have many new projects underway and many more to guide or kick-start. We identify missing components and try to fill in the gaps. We provide our knowledge to our partners. That is why we are looking for reinforcement for our team of architects. Join us to make a difference in state IT and to be involved in major activities that impact the society and digitalisation of Slovakia.

Job Description, Responsibilities:

You main responsibilities will include:

Process requirements, ensure prioritisation and analysis of the current state, define requirements and needs for individual eGovernment products and services
Analyse the technologies used and make proposals for improvement
Identify overlapping requirements between departments and common blocks
Design draft architectural solutions for individual products and services/information systems
Promote the inclusion of the vision, concepts, strategies, principles and standards into the design of individual eGovernment projects
Oversee the implementation of the architectural design for individual products and services
Transform project goals, commitments and intentions into real designs and solutions
Define the system architecture, technical requirements and functional model
Actively communicate with internal and external partners
Responsibility for the development of technical documentation and the control of solution documentation
Monitor and introduce new trends in IT and eGovernment
Coach and provide support to more junior colleagues
Lead, train and supervise project team members

Candidate requirements:

Minimum 7 years of experience in IT
Previous experience as an architect, minimum 3 years
General technological knowledge, ability to quickly grasp the advantages and disadvantages of technical solutions, be able to compare solutions, propose relevant criteria
Experience in designing and implementing solutions with multi-layered service-oriented architecture
Knowledge of modelling notations (ArchiMate, BPMN, UML or others)
Ability to read and prepare technical documentation for complex solutions
Analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking
Communication skills, ability to explain complex technological solutions in a clear manner
Ability to translate user needs into understandable functional and non-functional requirements
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Higher education – Master’s degree level
Command of the English language, both written and spoken, at a conversational level

Would be a plus:

TOGAF 9 and Archimate 3.0 or equivalent
Experience with a modelling tool (Enterprise Architect, BiZZdesign Enterprise Studio)
Detailed knowledge of integrations/data management/identity management/web solutions

Education and experience required: