Job Description

The Position

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join our team, focusing on designing solutions that align with our business goals. The ideal candidate will leverage their strong architecture, infrastructure and database skills to support the solution design process effectively. This role demands a combination of technical expertise, creativity, and exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders across multiple teams.

What will you do?

Lead the design and architecture of innovative solutions for complex initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives. Act as a liaison to communicate and coordinate across departments, pitch ideas, create solutions, and present them at both business and technical levels.Utilize Jira for tracking tasks and project progress, ensuring visibility and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.Work with stakeholders to document and validate designs in Confluence, ensuring stakeholder feedback is integrated throughout the design process.Design and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions utilizing AWS and Infrastructure as Code (IaaS) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.Utilize containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes to enhance the deployment and management of applications.Support the development and management of SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity, performance optimization, and security to facilitate seamless integration with designed solutions.Oversee the CI/CD pipeline, including version control with Git, branching management, and managing the release process to promote code to higher environments.Ensure comprehensive documentation throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to maintain clarity and facilitate communication among all stakeholders.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

Strong experience in Solution Design, capable of leading design discussions and formulating architectural solutions to meet business needsProven experience with AWS cloud managed-services, infrastructure, and architecture (e.g., Lambda, EC2, SNS, SQS, RDS, S3, etc.)Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaaS) using Terraform and CloudFormationKnowledge or interest in SQL and NoSQL database management to support the solution design and development processProven ability to implement CI/CD best practices and manage branching strategies in GitExperience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of applicationsAttention to detail in documentation, particularly in relation to SDLC processesProficient in using Jira for managing and tracking tasks and Confluence for designing and documenting solutionsExceptional communication skills to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong coordination and collaboration skills to drive initiatives across multiple teams

Nice to have

Experience with data governance tools like Collibra and ImmutaKnowledge of data platforms such as Databricks, Redshift, and TrinoUnderstanding of GxP compliance standards and practicesFamiliarity with Azure infrastructure

What we offer: 

Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases) Pension and health insurance contributions Internal reward system plus referral programme 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes Up-to-date laptop and iPhone Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more 

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Required Skills:

Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Design Applications, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, Systems Integration, Testing

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Job Posting End Date:

04/30/2025

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Requisition ID:R340493