Global Solution Architect - Platform Service Line

Global Solution Architect - Platform Service Line

Do you want to be the key Global Solution Architect for our transitioning of connectivity services to cloud services? 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.

Who we are
For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s global provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, education, professional experience, ages, and backgrounds in general.

SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in 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. While seeking to deliver client value, we believe it is vital to consider our people and our planet in every business decision we make. Acting responsibly is not just optional, it is essential.

Why this role is important to us
We foresee significant commercial growth for new PS services as SimCorp One platform expands into the cloud connectivity technology stack. The Global Solution Architect will be instrumental in defining how we turn the opportunity into results, where choice of tools, development of skills and adoption by consultants will be key to success. 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.

We are looking for a candidate with profound knowledge about APIs, Data pipelines and Cloud integration principles. The candidate should be a great communicator, as the transition should be driven with commitment, enthusiasm and a clear vision.

This is a global position, and willingness to travel internationally will be required based on where SimCorp’s customers are located globally. You will be reporting into the Global Practice Lead for Platform.

What you will be responsible for
Resource management

• Create cloud integration solutions for different use-cases based on enterprise capabilities
• Work closely with the project teams during Onboarding, Build and Test to secure applied integration architecture principles and methods
• Drive initiation and execution of improvements according to continuous improvement and change processes
• Understand how integration solutions impact service TCO in order to guide the SaaS Operations business
• Creation of compelling sales material for usage in client engagements
• Effective promotion of SimCorp Professional Services on social media such as LinkedIn

Knowledge management

• Lay out new skills improvement path for our consulting community
• Take an active role in improving integration 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
• Comprehensive knowledge of API design principles and best practices
• Familiarity with API security standards and their implementation
• Understanding of HTTP, REST, SOAP and AsyncAPIs
• Experience with tools such as Azure Service Bus, Kafka, Streamsets, Fivetran, Oracle GoldenGate, Python, R and others
• Experience with API management platforms
• At least 5+ years of relevant experience integrating Cloud Ecosystems
• Preferably experience from investment management ecosystems integrating SimCorp Dimension, Blackrock, Charles River or others
• Understanding critical monitoring aspects for data pipelines
• Comprehensive problem solving skills
• Ability to build relationships, drive discussions and influence stakeholders when required
• Enjoy working in a role collaborating with many parts of the SimCorp organization
• Proactive, creative and commercially minded with a global perspective
• Proficiency in English

Benefits
Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, in SimCorp, we believe we can offer more.

Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide an extensive work-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 or contact Azeta GUITI to learn more about the vacancy and what SimCorp offers regarding salary, benefits and perks.

Please note only applications sent through our system will be processed. Applications are continuously assessed, so please send your CV in English as soon as possible. If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is the right fit, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.

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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Location: Copenhagen

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