Senior Solution Architect

Hosco.com; Napoli; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global cruise brand is seeking a Senior Solution Architect in Naples, Italy to define and govern the architecture of their Reservations Systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, strong leadership skills, and expertise in Agile methodologies. Join a team that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment. Apply to be a part of something remarkable.

Competenze

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise solution architecture, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Strong background in complex transactional platforms like reservations or transportation.
• Proven ability to direct multi-vendor technology landscapes.

Mansioni

• Define the target architecture aligned with business and digital transformation strategy.
• Establish architectural standards and frameworks for the Reservations Systems.
• Lead modernization initiatives, driving adoption of AI, automation, and cloud-native technologies.

Conoscenze

Enterprise Solution Architecture

Multi-vendor Technology Management

Agile SAFe Methodologies

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Knowledge of Spring

Technical Knowledge of J2EE

Technical Knowledge of Angular

Technical Knowledge of Oracle

Technical Knowledge of ElasticSearch

Technical Knowledge of Couchbase

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

MSC Cruises is the world's third-largest cruise brand as well as the leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region, and Southern Africa with more market share in addition to deployed capacity than any other player. It is also the fastest-growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in the Caribbean, North America, and Far East markets. Headquartered in Geneva, MSC Cruises is one of the two brands that sit within the Cruise Division of MSC Group, the leading privately held Swiss-based shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years of maritime heritage. MSC Cruises - the contemporary brand - has a modern fleet of 22 cruise ships with three new vessels due to be launched in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

The Senior Solution Architect is responsible for defining and governing the architecture of MSC's Reservations Systems, the company's most strategic platform. The role ensures technological excellence, modernization, and long-term resilience, while enabling business growth and safeguarding continuity. Acting as a strategic interface between business priorities and technical solutions, this position provides direction and oversight across internal teams and external partners. This role reports directly to the Deputy Head - Demand and Delivery Senior Manager, Reservations System.

Key Accountabilities

• Define the target architecture and ensure its alignment with MSC's business and digital transformation strategy.
• Establish architectural standards, frameworks, and design principles for the Reservations Systems.
• Provide direction and guidance to technology partners, ensuring that system design and delivery are consistent with MSC's strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into sustainable system solutions.
• Lead modernization initiatives, driving the adoption of AI, automation, microservices, and cloud-native technologies.
• Safeguard continuity and system resilience through architectural decisions that support scalability and zero-outage principles.
• Develop internal architectural competencies, fostering knowledge retention and reducing dependencies on external providers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise solution architecture, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Strong background in complex transactional platforms (reservations, travel, transportation, or equivalent industries).
• Proven ability to direct multi-vendor technology landscapes and ensure alignment with architectural frameworks.
• Solid expertise in Agile SAFe and scaled delivery models.
• Strong technical foundation with hands-on knowledge of Spring, J2EE, Angular, Oracle, ElasticSearch (logging and monitoring), and Cache with Couchbase.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage with both technical and business leaders.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Fluent in English (oral and written); Italian is a preference.

Visa Requirements

• Right to work in Italy

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.

Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here