
Principal Architect
Open Web Technology (OWT)
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Zürich • 🇨🇭 Switzerland
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Lead
Tech Stack
AngularAWSAzureCloudDockerGrafanaJavaJavaScriptKubernetes.NETNode.jsPythonReactTableau
About the role
- You design scalable, secure software solutions that meet both technical and business requirements.
- You lead the implementation of complex projects from concept to deployment, ensuring deadlines and client requirements are met.
- You oversee the entire software lifecycle — from architecture through development to deployment.
- You work closely with developers, product managers and QA teams to ensure smooth processes.
- You use cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and implement CI/CD pipelines.
- You deploy data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks) and visualization tools (Grafana, Power BI, Tableau) to support analytics.
- You act as the interface between technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment between technology and business needs.
Requirements
- You have at least 10 years of experience in software architecture and leading large-scale projects.
- You have strong knowledge of modern technology stacks (Java, Python, .NET, Node.js) as well as frontend frameworks such as React and Angular.
- You are experienced in building scalable and resilient systems using containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- You have hands-on experience with data and analytics platforms.
- You bring excellent leadership and stakeholder-management skills and can successfully manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Your analytical and technical skills are outstanding, and you communicate confidently with stakeholders from both business and IT.
- You are fluent in German and English (at least C1); French is a plus.
- You are a strong team player who can also work independently and value transparent communication and an open feedback culture.
- You have a passion for new technologies, enjoy varied challenges and value direct engagement with clients.
- You are willing to visit clients on site occasionally.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
software architectureJavaPython.NETNode.jsReactAngularcontainerizationdata platformsanalytics
Soft skills
leadershipstakeholder managementanalytical skillscommunicationteam playerindependent worktransparent communicationopen feedback cultureclient engagementproject management