Senior Solution Architect

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to lead technical projects for public‑sector clients in Bern. You will combine hands‑on coding with high‑level architectural design in a collaborative, agile environment.

Key responsibilities

• Take technical project leadership of developers and integrators, making key design decisions.
• Act as the primary contact for stakeholders, working closely with project managers and clients.
• Design and define system architectures for complex Java Enterprise solutions, covering both functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Ensure technical specifications, documentation, and quality standards are complete and correct.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks, and support public tenders and bid processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing complex solutions in the Java Enterprise ecosystem.
• Proven experience as a Software or Solution Architect with leadership of client engagements.
• Strong communication skills in German and English.
• Willingness to undergo a Personal Security Screening for certain public‑sector projects.

Required skills

• Java, Spring Framework
• Angular, ReactJS
• Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker
• SQL databases
• Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS
• Microservices, event‑driven and serverless architecture patterns
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts