IT Architect (m/w/d)

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Architect (m/w/d)
• Location: Headquarters in Frankfurt am Main
• Focus: IT target architecture, strategic architecture consulting, integration, and delivery into production

Description

You will develop and document the IT target architecture and advise on architecture decisions in strategic projects and for new requirements around core banking systems, SAP solutions, cloud platforms, and integration into the Atruvia landscape.

You will evaluate requirements holistically across architecture, operations, information security, and regulatory requirements, and prepare architecture decisions so that new solutions can be supported in productive operations.

You will also coordinate external architecture and development partners and build internal architecture knowledge in the team.

Responsibilities

• Further develop and document the IT target architecture
• Provide architectural consulting for strategic projects and new requirements across core banking systems, SAP solutions, cloud platforms, and Atruvia integration
• Assess requirements holistically (architecture, operations, information security, regulatory framework)
• Document architecture decisions and accompany new solutions into productive operation
• Steer external architecture and development partners and ensure high quality standards
• Transfer know-how to the team to strengthen internal architecture capabilities and reduce external dependencies
• Work closely with business areas, IT teams, and external partners to design future-ready solutions

Requirements

• Completed degree in computer science, business informatics, or equivalent qualification
• Experience in IT, solution, or enterprise architecture (or comparable role)
• Ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions considering architecture, operations, information security, and economic efficiency
• Strong knowledge of integration and interface architectures; cloud and SAP experience is a plus
• Ideally experience in leading complex projects or cross-domain teams
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture methods/frameworks such as TOGAF
• Knowledge of banking regulatory requirements such as DORA or MaRisk is advantageous
• Independent, structured working style with reliable prioritization
• Ability to align differing interests and viewpoints to produce viable solutions
• Clear communication and presentation skills with confidence toward varied stakeholders
• Fluent German and English (spoken and written)

Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Employer-funded supplemental health insurance
• Company pension provision
• Option for mobile work
• Fitness and health offers
• Employee communication app
• Extensive further training
• Job bike (Jobrad) and technology leasing