Enterprise Data & Technology Architect

You will be responsible for defining and maintaining the target data architecture and the target technology architecture to support it (for the data & analytics domain). You will set the conceptual roadmap for how to move from the current state to the target and support and guide the initiatives required for the transition. You will do this in close collaboration with architects for other domains, the data governance function, delivery teams and business representatives.

You will have an active role in various decision forums, represent us to external partners and create a great foundation for further development. This position is more than what meets the eye. You will get the chance to push boundaries and influence your daily work. All as part of a caring and open culture where we live our values, work hard, have fun and operate with a long-term perspective.

You will be part of Ikano Bank, where we create possibilities for a better living by providing banking and financial services. We do it with different perspectives, natural curiosity and long-term focus. A unique chance for greater responsibility and future opportunities. Let’s achieve great things together.


We create solutions that simplify finance



We are looking for senior architect with good wide experience, which has a strong understanding of solutions innovation. The ideal candidate has several years of experience working as a solution architect. You have an ability to dive into various solutions while developing new solutions/services and make strong contributions in architectural discussions.

You possess strong technical and communication skills with the ability to translate technical topics to business stakeholders as well as translate business topics into technical designs and solutions. The position will report to the Chapter Lead for the Architectural team and will be based in Malmö.

Are you the one for Ikano?

Key responsibilities

• Set and communicate the data architecture and data technology architecture standards and guidelines.
• Utilize a reference data architecture to describe and communicate current state of data architecture
• Keep an up to date view on the technology architecture for the data & analytics domain (integration, warehouses, lakes, analytical tools, etc)
• Define and maintain the target data architecture and the corresponding target technology architecture, document gaps and create conceptual, value driven, roadmap to close the gaps.
• Facilitate the selection of tools and packages for all components in the data & analytics landscape.
• Provide support to solution architects in the implementation of initiatives along the roadmap
• Represent the data & analytics domain in architecture boards and assess impact of initiatives in other domains on data & analytics.
• Ensure that the architecture for new initiatives are aligned with the Enterprise Architectural roadmap and overall Ikano guidelines and target architecture

Experience

• Take ownership and take pride in understanding your stakeholders and the business you support
• Possess strong communication skills and can have discussions on different levels, ranging from developer to C-level.
• Are structured and analytical and can conceptualize complex architectural issues
• Have minimum 5 years experience working with data / data technology architecture in an enterprise context
• Have experience in working with both data (big data, DWH, data management, etc) and Analytics (BI, predictive, advanced)
• Several years of successful professional experience in Architecture design and implantation
• Knowledge in BIAN model
• Core Banking platform (e.g. Cards and Loans) and Origination systems is an added advantage
• Fluent in English – spoken and written!
• Ability to work in a team and within Ikano’s values
• Knowledge on Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning and Patch Management & Deployment (added advantage)

Join us now – together we will find a better way

Let’s achieve great things together. Send your application before 31st January 2023

About us

Ikano Bank creates possibilities for better living by offering simple, fair and affordable services, enabling a healthy economy for the many people. Our offer includes savings and loan products for consumers, sales support services for retailers, and leasing and factoring solutions for businesses. We conduct business in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, the UK, Poland, Germany and Austria. Ikano Bank is a part of the Ikano Group, an international group of companies active within banking, real estate, production, insurance, data analytics and retail, who owns 51 % of the Bank. Ingka Group, a strategic partner in the IKEA franchise system, operating 378 IKEA stores in 31 countries, owns the remaining 49 % of Ikano Bank. Ikano Bank’s head office is located in Malmö, Sweden and the company is registered in Älmhult, Sweden where the business was once founded. Our mission is to simplify the many people’s lives so they can focus on living it. We do this by working together to create simple and meaningful solutions based on fair terms that bring value to our customers.

Find out more about us on www.ikanogroup.com