Enterprise Architect

We are looking for Enterprise Architect to join our team. Quipu is the dedicated IT company of the Pro. Credit group and provides comprehensive end-to-end solutions for all Pro. Credit institutions, as well as for other banks and financial institutions This includes everything from electronic payment services to software systems, hybrid cloud hosting, and a host of other operations.

A 100% subsidiary of Pro. Credit Holding, Quipu was established in March 2004 and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Quipu plays a central role within the Pro. Credit group, providing a comprehensive range of support services that enable the banks to become competitive and efficient. What your key responsibilities will be:

• Define Architecture standards and governance framework, ensuring alignment with Business goals.
• Develop and leads Architecture strategies, standards, and solutions to ensure integrated architecture across interdependent technologies aligns to enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate on critical steps within Software Development life Cycle components that impacts enterprise-wide integration development/architecture standards.
• Evaluate new and emerging technology roadmaps that addresses organization’s challenges and objectives by conducting proof-of-concepts and identify potential risks associated with adoption.
• Engage with board members, department heads, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, communicate architecture strategies and foster alignment.
• Design and implement Automation and Orchestration strategies to streamline software delivery, management, and scaling of cloud resources.
• Maintain documentation of architecture designs.
• Participate in PCI compliance audits from internal and external auditors. Skills and experience we expect from you:
• University Degree or equivalent (Computer Science, Engineering or Business IT studies would be a plus)
• Experience in the analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of application systems based on .NET Framework, IIS, Windows & WCF Services, Microsoft SQL Server and Reporting Services
• Experience with integrating work streams across Enterprise Architecture, Data Architecture, Network Architecture, Dev. Sec. Ops and Security domains.
• Working knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices e.g. TOGAF
• Open to gain knowledge and work with DevOps methodologies and Public Cloud services, like Microsoft Azure; any previous experience would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English language (spoken and written)
• Availability to travel What we offer:
• A substantial degree of flexibility, allowing for an autonomous approach to performing duties
• Challenging and varied work
• Flat management structure
• Long-term prospects with plenty of opportunities for development and growth
• Excellent team-oriented and international working environment
• Travel possibilities
• Private health insurance
• Hybrid model of working