Global Solution Architect – Platform Service Line | Global Professional Services

Location: SimCorp Global

Do you want to be the key Global Solution Architect for developing the PS Data Engineering practice?

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated person to join the Global Professional Services team as a Global Solution Architect in the Platform Service line. This is a great opportunity to influence SimCorp’s future solutions and to engage in strategic initiatives, bringing long-term value to our clients.

This position is open exclusively to current SimCorp employees and professionals with hands-on SimCorp Dimension/SimCorp tooling expertise. We value the unique insights and experience that our internal and ex-SimCorp community brings to the table.

Why this role is important to us
We foresee significant commercial growth for new PS services as SimCorp One platform opens new opportunities powered by modern cloud technologies. The Global Solution Architect will be instrumental in defining how we turn the opportunity into results, where development of practices & skills and adoption by consultants will be pathway to achievements. Product Development is an important stakeholder, and the Global Solution Architect must collaborate closely with the relevant product managers to ensure efficient communication about trends, tools and practices.

This is a global position, and the location of employment can be at several SimCorp offices around the world. Willingness to travel internationally will be required based on where SimCorp’s customers are located globally, although most of the engagements are virtual now. The Solution Architects report into the Global Practice Lead.

What you will be responsible for
Solution advisory

• Design and support SCD integration solutions based on Communication Server, Data Extractor and Data Format Setups

• Create optimal data flows for different client business outcomes based on enterprise capabilities

• Develop data pipelines from source to destination using tools such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Streamsets, Fivetran, Talend, Mulesoft, etc.

• Solve data transformation and ensure data consistency and integrity

• Design target architecture and data flows that align with business goals and technical requirements

• Detect and address performance optimization potential at clients

• Develop secure solutions that protect sensitive information

• Advice on deployed data services and their consistent interaction within clients’ business processes

• Work closely with the project teams during Onboarding, Build and Test to secure applied data engineering principles and methods

• Drive initiation and execution of improvements according to continuous improvement and change processes

• Understand how data impact service TCO to guide the SaaS Operations business

• Create compelling sales material for usage in client engagements

Knowledge management

• Lay out new skills improvement path for our consulting community

• Actively engage in improving Data engineering best practice based on the global delivery model and know-how of consultants

• Ensure all the necessary collateral is in place to support our Compass delivery methodology and champion this in our organization

• Collaborate and align among Solution Architects to ensure a common global approach to solutions and methodologies

• Create education material and deliver trainings

What we value
Most importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. How you gained the skills needed for doing that is less important. We expect you to excel at several of the following skills and be able to - and interested in - learning the rest.

• Relevant degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

• Knowledge of business processes and how they relate to data integration needs

• Solid understanding of general SCD concepts and principles

• Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, and Scala

• Understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases

• Familiarity with different ETL tools

• Understanding of big data frameworks like MongoDB, Hadoop and Spark

• Experience with cloud services such as Azure and AWS

• Knowledge of data security practices and compliance requirements

• At least 5+ years of relevant experience

• Well-refined problem-solving skills

• Attention to details

• Ability to build relationships, drive discussions and impact stakeholders when required

• Engagement in partnering with various parts of the SimCorp organization

• Proactivity, creativity, and commercial mindedness with a global perspective

• Proficiency in English

Benefits
SimCorp offers several benefits that might play a significant factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. Since SimCorp operates in 30+ offices worldwide, the benefits package may vary from country to country.

In addition, we provide a good work and life balance and opportunities for professional development: there is never just only one route - we offer an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.

Next steps
Please click below to apply. For further information about the position, please contact Øyvind Fjeldvik Evensen, Consulting Excellence Director or Hanna Brzózka, Lead Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected] to learn more about the vacancy, recruitment process or SimCorp internal transfer policy.

Please note that only applications sent through our Workday system will be processed.
In addition to submitting your CV please add a short Cover Letter motivating your interest elaborating on:

• What is your vision for yourself as a Solution Architect?

• What do you hope to accomplish?

• How will you work together with the GPL and other Solution Architects to advance both your and SimCorp’s visions?

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

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Who we are
For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds. SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients. SimCorp is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.

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