Senior Solution Architect

Contract: Permanent contract with ALTEN Switzerland

ALTEN Group

Within 30 years, ALTEN has become leader in both outsourced Engineering and IT Enterprise Services. ALTEN, composed of 54,000 employees (88% engineers), carries out complex and highly technical projects throughout the value chain of 6,500 clients, the most prestigious companies in all sectors of industry, services and telecommunications. We work with key actors in the Aeronautics & Space, Defence & Naval, Security, Automotive, Rail, Energy, Life Sciences, Finance, Retail, Telecommunications and Services sectors.

Since 2005, with 450 current employees, ALTEN Switzerland is a reference partner in providing Engineering services to 100 world leading companies. ALTEN Switzerland’s activities cover all the main strategical areas of the Swiss market in Life Sciences, Engineering & IT Services.

We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to join our team and contribute to the design, governance, and evolution of complex enterprise technology solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in defining end-to-end architectures, guiding technical decision-making, and ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that align with business objectives.

• Define and drive end-to-end solution architectures across enterprise applications and platforms.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
• Ensure alignment with architectural standards, technology roadmaps, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership through design reviews, risk assessment, and architectural governance.
• Support project planning, solution estimation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to reusable frameworks, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in complex enterprise environments.
• Experience delivering large-scale solutions across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Solid understanding of cloud technologies, APIs, and system integration principles.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software development practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and sustainable technical solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or a similar role;
• Experience working in complex, multi-system environments with significant integration requirements;
• Knowledge of one or more modern technology ecosystems such as Java, .NET, or equivalent platforms;
• Familiarity with major public cloud platforms;
• Experience producing architecture documentation and technical specifications;
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and international teams;
• Relevant certifications in Architecture, Cloud, or Agile disciplines are considered a plus;
• Fluent English at B2 level or above.

At Alten, we offer you the security of a permanent contract while also giving you the liberty to work with multiple prestigious clients. With the luxury of having a wide range of offices around the world, we are in a unique position to provide you with the freedom to experience national and international business opportunities. Thus, we function in a highly innovative market, always being up to date with the latest technologies and making you a pioneer in your field.

Therefore, we offer our employees sought-after trainings and workshops ranging from hard to soft skills and providing you with certificates that will further increase your qualifications, enabling you to participate in ground-breaking projects.

Position managed by ALTEN Switzerland AG