Senior Solution Architect (Trading IT, Remote/Denmark/Germany)

Job summary

This role involves enhancing the Trading IT architecture, focusing on the trading data platform and trade execution systems. The architect will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the delivery of scalable and integrated solutions that support trading operations.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture, particularly in commodity trading.
• Proven ability to convert trading and risk requirements into technical designs.
• Strong expertise in system integration involving CTRM, data platforms, and ERP systems.
• Hands-on experience with data platforms for trading, risk, and P&L, especially in energy and commodities.
• Familiarity with modern data architecture components, particularly Azure cloud solutions.
• Experience managing external implementation vendors.
• Understanding of architecture governance and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborative and structured approach to problem-solving.
• Willingness to travel to various locations in Denmark and Germany.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes and translate them into IT solutions with standardized global processes.
• Own and develop the Trading IT solution architecture across various systems.
• Enhance interfaces to data and analytics platforms, defining data ingestion and transformation patterns.
• Establish data pipelines for trading metrics with quality controls.
• Design blueprints for the Trading IT architecture aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead assessments and vendor selections for trading IT solutions.
• Ensure adherence to architectural vision and IT strategy during implementation.
• Maintain architecture documentation illustrating current and future technology landscapes.
• Promote architectural standards to ensure consistency and business value.
• Oversee external partners from an architectural perspective, ensuring quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to govern architecture decisions across projects.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in modern data architecture and cloud solutions.

Education

• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Tools

• Experience with Azure, Databricks, and various trading and risk management systems.