Company Overview
Talan is a consulting firm that specializes in innovation and transformation through technology. With over 20 years of experience, the company has been advising businesses and public institutions, supporting their transformation and innovation projects in France and internationally.
Operating in 21 countries, Talan places innovation at the heart of its development, working in fields related to the technological evolution of major corporations, such as Big Data, IoT, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence.
The company has been recognized as one of the best French companies to work for for the 9th consecutive year.
Talan Switzerland, present in Geneva and Lausanne, now has nearly 150 employees. Initially focused on the financial sector, the company has expanded into the watchmaking, insurance, media, energy, and services industries in recent years.
Job Summary
We are a leading IT consulting firm specializing in enterprise architecture and digital transformation for the wealth management industry. As part of our strategic growth, we are strengthening our Enterprise Architecture Practice and seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the modernization of our platform.
This is a high-impact role for a seasoned technologist with extensive experience in wealth and asset management, capable of aligning business needs with scalable, secure, and innovative IT solutions.
Why This Opportunity?
* Drive Enterprise-Wide Transformation: Lead the modernization of a critical financial platform.
* Strategic Role: Collaborate with C-level executives, IT teams, and compliance stakeholders.
* Industry Expertise: Work at the intersection of wealth management, trading, and technology.
* Cutting-Edge Technologies: Engage with DevOps, cloud platforms, AI, ML, and blockchain.
* Career Growth: Become a key player in a major transformation initiative.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Technical Leadership
* Architect Scalable Solutions: Translate business and non-functional requirements into scalable, reliable, and secure IT solutions.
* Cloud & DevOps Transition: Lead the migration to DevOps practices and private/public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OpenShift).
* Enterprise Integration: Design and implement an open service architecture with API and BUS.
* Security & Compliance: Ensure adherence to Security by Design principles, Zero Trust Policy, and industry regulations.
Functional & Stakeholder Leadership
* Target Architecture Evolution: Guide project managers and ensure alignment with the target functional architecture.
* Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with Security, Data Governance, Data Protection, Legal, Compliance, and the Architect Community to align strategies.
* Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain technical documentation using Confluence, MEGA, and other enterprise tools.
* RFP & Prototyping: Drive RFP processes and conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) evaluations for emerging technologies.
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
* Certifications in TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPMN, BaBOK, CDMP, AWS/Azure, Scrum, SAFE are a strong plus.
Experience Required
* 5-10 years as a Solution Architect or Tech Lead.
* 5-10 years of experience in private banking/wealth management (Asset Management, Back-Office, Trading & Treasury).
Technical Expertise
* Enterprise Architecture: TOGAF, Open Service Architecture, API-driven design.
* Cloud Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OpenShift, VMware EsX with vCenter.
* Security Frameworks: Security by Design, Zero Trust Policy.
* Software Development: Java, .NET, JavaScript, VueJS.
* Databases: Oracle, Sybase, MongoDB, Elasticsearch.
* DevOps & CI/CD: Git, Azure DevOps.
* Emerging Technologies: AI, Machine Learning, Blockchain.
Soft Skills & Leadership
* Fluency in English & French (Swiss residency is a plus).
* Strong interpersonal & communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Analytical mindset, capable of problem-solving and simplifying complex architectures.
* Leadership & Ownership, with the ability to drive enterprise-wide transformation.
Additional Information
French and English are mandatory.