IT Solution Architect, Stockholm

Nordea is a leading Nordic universal bank. We are helping our customers realise their dreams and aspirations – and we have done that for 200 years. We want to make a real difference for our customers and the communities where we operate – by being a strong and personal financial partner.

Job ID: 14183
We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Change Lead team - a team loaded with experience, professionalism and passion. As the Solution Architect, you will help the teams into creating solutions for the future, that are reliable, scalable, highly performant and easy to interact with. Our Change Lead team is the forerunner for us to make us more agile, more Nordic, more aligned - to be better version of us. As theSolution Architect, you will together with your Nordic colleagues play an important role in our success to reach this goal. 
About this opportunity
We are responsible for the existing core systems in Nordea Technology organisation. We add value by delivering stable core services for all of Nordea and thus enabling among others digital banking services. Our application landscape on mainframe, midrange and JAVA covers services and solutions such as Accounts, Cash Pooling, Loans, Customer data and Payments in all Nordic Countries. 

What you’ll be doing:
* Together with your Architect colleagues (‘roadmappers’) develop and maintain our IT Application Roadmap and support the end-to-end value chain
* Identify possibilities for evolving the architecture in order to achieve less complexity, increased maintainability and reduced cost and risk
* Pro-actively drive the creation and maintenance of the IT architecture
* Continuously research emerging technologies and proposes changes to the existing architecture
* Have close cooperation with Strategic Programmes, surrounding domains and other Architects in Nordea
* Act as an IT solution sparring partner for team colleagues, e.g. in Design and implementation proposals
* Participating in our architectural communities

This role is based in SE/Stockholm.
This is a new permanent, full-time position. Please indicate your preferred starting time in the application and whether you have a valid European working permit already.  
Who you are
Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us. 
To succeed in this role, we believe that you:
* Have a structured mindset and the ability to work strategic, as well as tactical and operational
* Are self-driven and pro-actively suggest or decide solutions even with unclear boundaries or requirements 
* Are pragmatic and solution oriented
* Have good skills in visualization and communication
* Have strong skills in facilitation and problem-solving
* Have the courage to challenge solution and decisions to focus on the best possible outcome for Nordea
* Are open for change and continuous learning 
* Have capability to handle multiple tasks at the same time in written and spoken English  

Your experience and background
* Background as lead developer or solution architect in the Mainframe area with a track record from complex environments
* Experience working with architecture governance, anchoring and collaboration, preferably in SAFe and/or Agile delivery
* Experienced in working in a global  team set up
* Experience working as solution architecture and technology with a track record of architecture and software delivery
* Industry experience within regulated fintech from e.g. Payments, Loans, Cash Pooling, Deposit Accounts, Customer
* Bachelor or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar

What we offer
The team you would join consist of around 25 professionals. Team members operate under titles solution architect, release train engineer, scrum master and drivers, but underneath these titles you will find the most heart-warming, smart, knowledge-sharing colleagues.  
We’re creating an agile environment where we’re able to harness the power of technology – environment where you will make a difference. Bring your skills, ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and make your mark on something bigger. Company benefits vary a bit depending on the location country.
If this sounds like you, get in touch!
Next steps
Please note that we will start screening applications already before job opening closes, submit your application as soon as possible, no later than 30/11/2022. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Virve Mäkinen, virve.makinen@nordea.com.  
Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.