Senior IT Solution & Application Architect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
Senior IT Solution & Application Architect
Zurich, Switzerland (hybrid)
Mission-Critical Application Landscape | Large-Scale Digital Transformation Projects | German C1 Required
Shape the Future of Critical Business Platforms
Are you an experienced Solution Architect with a strong background in Application Architecture?
Do you enjoy designing complex application landscapes, driving technology strategy and influencing large-scale transformation initiatives?
We are supporting a leading Swiss organisation operating one of the country's most complex and technology-driven environments.
This is an opportunity to join a highly mature architecture function and help shape the future of business-critical operational systems used every single day.
Your Mission
As a Senior Application & Solution Architect, you'll take ownership of the architecture and technical roadmap for a portfolio of mission-critical applications.
You will work closely with Application Owners, Engineering Teams, Project Managers, Security Specialists and Enterprise Architects. Together, you will ensure solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable and aligned with long-term business goals.
What You'll Be Doing
Application Architecture
Define architecture concepts and solution designs for complex business applications
Advise stakeholders on architectural best practices and technology choices
Evaluate technical solutions and architectural patterns
Ensure alignment with governance, security and data protection requirements
Drive architectural quality throughout the entire application lifecycle
Strategic Transformation Projects
You will play a key role in major modernisation initiatives involving:
Replacement of legacy platforms
Modernisation of critical operational systems
Technology lifecycle management
Future-state architecture planning
Delivery of sustainable long-term solutions
Impact & Collaboration
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders
Work closely with Enterprise, Security and Data Architects
Contribute to architecture boards and governance forums
Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
Shape long-term technology strategy and roadmaps
What We're Looking For
5+ years of Solution Architecture experience
Strong Application Architecture experience & good know-how in Infrastructure Architecture
Experience with complex business-critical application landscapes
Experience defining solution concepts, architecture standards and technology roadmaps
Technical Environment
Azure (exposure required, deep expertise not essential)
Enterprise Applications and Complex Application Landscapes
Systems Integration
Security & Governance
Data-Driven Platforms
Languages
German C1 minimum
Good English
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Highly visible architecture role
Large-scale transformation programmes
Flexible working environment
Training & certification support
Continuous learning opportunities
Health & wellbeing programmes
Excellent team culture
Generous holiday entitlement
Attractive overall compensation package
Opportunity to influence systems supporting real-world operations on a massive scale