Solution Architect

Would you like to lead and contribute to the improvement of the Windows development supply unit within Sandvik IT GSS?

Sandvik IT Global Shared Services is a support function with the mission to meet the IT needs of Sandvik's business globally. This is done in an international environment within various areas of responsibilities such as IT architecture, management systems, process development, IT security and IT support, among others. Today, there are about 1000 people working with IT within Sandvik.

Windows Development is responsible for support and development for a large number of Windows applications for all of the Sandvik Business Areas. We are now looking for a customer-oriented Solution Architect who wants to take part in developing a global team that offers a global service when required. The location for this position is flexible.

Key performance areas
As Solution Architect you are responsible for handling client requirements and system specifications. Your main tasks will include to:
- Understand customer requirements and needs, transforming them into solutions
- Propose the most suitable IT solution for IT development that meets business and IT requirements and is also in compliance with Sandvik standards
- Carry out feasibility studies and make time estimates
- Maintain close cooperation with Sandvik IT GSS?s co-sourcing partner in India
- Support IT systems developers and other IT roles

The position involves some traveling.

Your profile
We are looking for someone with a Bachelor's in IT Engineering or Systems Development, or who has equivalent experience. You have at least five years' experience of systems development with Microsoft Platforms and NET Framework, as well as of processing requirements. Experience of working in a global organization and virtual teams, as well as being a mentor for co-workers, is advantageous. Good communication skills in English and Swedish, both written and verbal, are a prerequisite to the position.

As a person you are result and customer oriented, and you gladly take the initiative. You have good communicative and cooperative abilities and enjoy working as part of a team. It is also important that you can work independently, as you will be given responsibility for your own assignments. Furthermore, you are experienced in documenting technical solutions and are driven to work towards improving the processes and methods of working.

We actively work to create a workplace that is characterized by diversity and inclusion.

Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Maria Myrberg, recruiting manager, +46 (0)26 262 779
Martin Wirdby, HR Advisor, +46 (0)26 261 827

Union contacts
Urban Höög, Unionen, +46 (0)26 261 713
Anna-Karin Wedin, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26 262 780
Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 261 984

Send your application no later than January 8, 2014. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.com/career, Job ID: 327360.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HRdirect, +46 (0)20 261 444.

Recruiter
Renée Nordström