Solution Architect Business Information

Coface; Bois-Colombes; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coface BI is seeking a Solution Architect to shape the architectural design of our BI platforms. You will collaborate with product teams, developers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, data-led solutions that support double-digit revenue growth year over year.

You will lead functional and technical architecture efforts, define integration points with legacy systems, review code, and mentor teams. A 10+ year track record in full-stack architecture, cloud, microservices, and data platforms is

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience designing APIs, web platforms, and mobile apps for credit, insurance, or compliance.
• 10+ years in full-stack architecture including data, microservices, and front-end.
• Experience with cloud platforms and multi-cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of security, compliance, and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product teams to gather and clarify business requirements.
• Work with Enterprise and Data architects to solve business problems.
• Analyze legacy systems and source code to understand current processes.
• Document functional needs and architecture in Confluence.
• Conduct gap analysis between legacy systems and new business needs.
• Design modular, scalable functional architectures and transition strategies.
• Define integration points for parallel operation with legacy systems.
• Select appropriate technology stacks through POCs and benchmarks.
• Design and implement robust, scalable technical architectures.
• Ensure alignment between functional and technical designs.
• Conduct code reviews to enforce architectural standards.
• Monitor development progress and ensure adherence to architectural guidelines.
• Support teams in resolving technical challenges and optimizing performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

ArchiMate

UML

Job description

As a Solution Architect within Coface BI, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical and functional architecture of our business intelligence platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with product teams, developers, and stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and Data led solutions that align with business goals of growing double digit revenue year on year.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Architecture

• Collaborate with product teams to gather and clarify business requirements.
• Working as a team with the Enterprise and Data architects, to solve business problems.
• Analyze legacy systems and source code to understand current processes.
• Document functional needs and architecture in Confluence.
• Conduct gap analysis between legacy systems and new business needs.
• Design modular, scalable functional architectures and transition strategies.
• Define integration points for parallel operation with legacy systems.

Technical Architecture

• Select appropriate technology stacks through POCs and benchmarks.
• Design and implement robust, scalable technical architectures.
• Ensure alignment between functional and technical designs.
• Conduct code reviews to enforce architectural standards.

Implementation Oversight

• Monitor development progress and ensure adherence to architectural guidelines.
• Support teams in resolving technical challenges and optimizing performance.

10+ Years Experience in:Full-stack architecture: infrastructure, data, microservices, and front-end.Designing APIs, web platforms, and mobile apps for credit, insurance, or compliance.Data strategy, integration, and orchestration.Skilled in applications that support big data, with a bonus being in the B2B data spaceRules engine design and implementation.Infrastructure migration and modernization (on-prem/cloud).Agile team leadership and outsourced development coordination.Operating in regulated environments (e.g., financial services, insurance).Security, compliance, and incident management.Technical SkillsEnterprise architecture components and integration patterns.Modeling languages: UML, ArchiMate.ITIL and governance frameworks.DevOps and CI/CD methodologies.Network and security architecture principles.Experience with data-centric applications and platforms.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).Understanding of API gateways, event-driven architecture, and serverless computing.Behavioral CompetenciesExcellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Adaptability in hybrid and remote work environments.Ability to coach and mentor technical teams.Fluent in English (written and spoken); French or Romanian is a plus.General SkillsStrategic leadership and innovation mindset.Strong stakeholder engagement and communication.Ability to align IT strategy with business transformation goals.Experience managing global IT teams and multi-cloud environments.Familiarity with frameworks like TOGAF, SAFe, or COBIT.QualificationsMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Certifications in cloud architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP), Agile, or cybersecurity.Experience in financial services, insurance, or compliance-driven industries.