solution architect

The Solution Designer will be joining the software development team of Risk Management Domain of Alpha Bank IT Digital Services & Data Analytics Division. You will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of software solutions that meet the business requirements in areas such as Risk Management, Capital Management, MIS, ALM etc. You will work closely with cross functional IT teams and stakeholders to define architecture, guide development teams & vendors, and ensure the successful delivery of projects.

What you will be doing

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand their business objectives and technical requirements.
• Understand and review the business and application requirements and define the solution requirements, ensuring they are consistent with the Bank’s IT strategy and practices.
• Create High-Level technical solution design and produce relevant documentation.
• Coordinate and consolidate High-Level Estimations, based on the high-level business requirements.
• Participate in projects estimation and planning, providing technical input and helping the team set realistic goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to create project milestone planning.
• Cooperate with software engineers, data engineers, system engineers, and business analysts to implement effective and efficient software or data management solutions applying DevOps methods and iterative delivery.
• Assess the impact of changes and enhancements on the existing architecture.
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What you need to have

• BSc in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or any other related discipline.
• Understanding of software engineering principles and best practices for building modular and maintainable systems.
• Experience in designing scalable and resilient systems that meet performance, security, and reliability requirements.
• Experience in DevOps and Agile methods and practices, familiarity with data modelling techniques, database design, optimization, and query tuning.
• Familiarity with one or more RDBMS like Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with architectural patterns like SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture), microservices design patterns, message brokers (e.g., Apache Kafka) and integration frameworks (e.g., Apache Camel).
• Prior experience in a banking environment will be considered an asset.

What we offer

It’s all about our people. At Alpha Bank, you will enjoy:

• A friendly and collaborative working environment that supports taking initiative and action.
• A culture that centers around learning and continuous development and encourages everyone to bring their best self to work.
• The opportunity to challenge your thinking through your participation in complex tasks and transformation projects.
• Being part of a large organization with a leading role in the Greek economy and a strong presence in the community.
• Flexible working options.
• A competitive salary and benefits.

All applications will be acknowledged and treated in utmost confidence.