Enterprise Architect

We are looking for Enterprise Architect to join our team.

Quipu is the dedicated IT company of the ProCredit group and provides comprehensive end-to-end solutions for all ProCredit 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 ProCredit Holding, Quipu was established in March 2004 and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Quipu plays a central role within the ProCredit 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, DevSecOps 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