Lead IT Architect – IT Architecture, Technology Management
Alterric
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Oldenburg • Germany
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About the role
- Technical leadership & architecture strategy: Coordination and technical leadership of the architecture team
- Further development of architectural competencies and processes
- Point of contact for IT management on strategic architecture matters
- Development and operationalization of architecture principles, reference architectures and governance processes
- Implementation and maintenance of EAM/architecture repository tools (e.g., LeanIX, ADOIT, Alfabet)
- Integration of the EAM tool landscape into existing IT processes and toolchains
- Creation of target and migration architectures for cloud (Azure), data platforms (e.g., Databricks) and SAP integration
- Support for architecture reviews, design workshops and technical decision-making
- Participation in transformation projects: interface concepts, API design, security and cost optimization
- Close collaboration within the team with Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture and IT Architecture to ensure consistency, feasibility and technical excellence
- Coordination of interfaces with adjacent areas such as application management, security and project management
- Coaching project teams on architecture patterns, best practices and governance checks
- Monitoring and further development of the architecture roadmap, including risk assessment and prioritization
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Several years of experience as a Solution, Cloud or Enterprise Architect – ideally with proven experience in implementing and using EAM tools
- Strong knowledge of cloud architectures (Azure preferred), data platforms (e.g., Databricks), API management and integration patterns
- Experience with architecture methods and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate) and architecture repositories
- Strategic thinking combined with operational implementation capability
- Experience in technical leadership of architecture or development teams
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, combined with a hands-on mentality
- Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
Benefits
- 30 vacation days per year (plus days off on December 24 and 31)
- Overtime tracking that can be converted into flex-time days
- Personal growth: individual development opportunities and training programs
- Extensive development and support opportunities
- Collegial, informal culture and commitment to diversity
- Employee discounts via the Corporate Benefits platform
- Monthly benefits budget of €50, flexible to spend on sports, shopping or mobility
- Option to use the company health insurance fund BKK EWE
- Company pension plan with gross salary conversion including a 20% employer contribution
- Various leave options through time-value account management (e.g., sabbatical, part-time)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
cloud architectureEAM toolsAPI managementintegration patternsarchitecture methodsTOGAFArchiMatedata platformsAzureSAP integration
Soft skills
technical leadershipstrategic thinkingoperational implementationcommunication skillsfacilitation skillshands-on mentalitycoachingcollaborationrisk assessmentprioritization