IT Architect Banking

Company Overview

As one of the top five IT consulting firms, we are highly valued by numerous renowned clients for our consistent, owner-led company culture cultivated over more than 40 years. We stand for outstanding technological expertise in digital transformation as well as respectful collaboration within teams.

Position Summary

Within the Banking division, engaging projects await you near the Rhein Main area. As an IT Architect, you will collaborate directly onsite with banking clients, integrating IT applications into their infrastructure to support, enhance, and precisely map ongoing business processes. Together with clients, you will develop IT architecture plans and make decisions about potential solutions. Your role involves combining various components such as infrastructure, software, and interfaces into a seamless, homogeneous system.
Working at the highest tier of IT hierarchy, you will liaise across departments. The specific applications under your management will vary depending on the project.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document data requirements within existing IT infrastructures alongside clients.
• Share knowledge through workshops with all stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with development teams, change management, technical teams, and enterprise architecture to ensure solutions comply with client regulations.
• Design stable yet flexible system architectures that allow for future growth.
• Continuously evaluate alternatives and IT modules to optimize business processes.
• Plan and define IT infrastructures effectively.
• Analyze workflows and perform current vs. target state assessments.
• Assess feasibility of new IT solutions.
• Balance detailed technical work with abstraction capabilities.
• Organize and moderate workshops; prepare presentations for various audiences.

Qualifications

• Completed degree preferably in computer science, business informatics, or equivalent qualifications.
• Proven experience in an IT architect role.
• Background in IT management with a strong passion for designing system architectures.
• Expertise in both IT and management domains.
• Excellent technical knowledge.
• Strong team orientation and communication skills.
• High motivation and proactiveness.
• Preferably experience in financial services.
• Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.

In addition to technical skills, social competence is vital. You should be adept at attentive listening and thorough analysis of client needs. Your broad subject-matter expertise enables you to select optimal solutions from team ideas and orchestrate ideal system architectures.

Benefits

• Enjoy working with open and approachable colleagues across hierarchical levels.
• Primarily work near your home location to promote work-life balance and close client engagement.
• Benefit from flexible working hours and occasional remote work depending on client requirements.
• Advance your skills through targeted trainings and access to an e-learning platform that enables learning anytime, anywhere.
• Opportunity to invest part of your gross salary into company shares with employer matching up to 3% of monthly salary.
• Participate in profit-sharing based on individual performance and company financial success.
• Support for eco-friendly commuting including job tickets, bikes, and potentially Bahncard or electric company cars depending on role and project.
• Access to sabbatical and parental leave options without career interruption.
• Supportive work environment offering special leave and counseling services during challenging times.
• Engage in numerous social events and team-building activities strengthening coworker relationships.

Additional Information

Founded in 1976 and family-run to this day, we are among the largest independent IT and business consulting providers globally. Our culture emphasizes responsibility, teamwork, respect, and cohesion, enabling you to realize your full potential. Join as a co-owner from day one, share our vision and shape the company’s strategy and direction together.
Your work will create value by finding innovative solutions and building a wide network of colleagues and clients. Access global resources to realize big ideas, seize new opportunities, and leverage extensive industry and technology expertise. Develop your career in a growth-oriented company focused on longevity, supported by leaders who prioritize your well-being and skill development.