Solution Architect

ISS Tech Team; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Tech Team in Warsaw, Poland, seeks an experienced IT Architect to translate business needs into robust system designs. You will shape cloud-native architectures, microservices patterns, and secure integrations across our Global Technology Solutions initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders and engineering teams in a hybrid work setting.

You will document architectures, lead technical decisions, and ensure alignment with ISS standards while keeping up with evolving technologies in AI,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–10 years IT experience with architecture responsibilities.
• Cloud-native development and security best practices knowledge.
• Expertise across Cloud, Automation, Software Development, Data and AI.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT system architecture concepts to meet business, performance, and security requirements.
• Define the structure of applications to be created or modified within a project.
• Design the integration methods between different IT systems.
• Create the initial system architecture as a starting point for further work.
• Improve and optimize existing architecture as needs change and gaps are found.
• Create prototypes and design skeletons, recommending patterns and standards.
• Define principles related to the software development process.
• Design systems in monolithic or distributed architectures.
• Recommend COTS or self-developed software solutions.
• Translate requirements into a technical design for the future system.
• Define detailed technical requirements for hardware, infra, software and tools.
• Prepare project specs for environments needed for implementation.
• Create architecture diagrams and data flow illustrations.
• Document technical parameters of the system.
• Develop and update procedures related to the designed system.
• Describe non-functional properties and usage constraints.
• Define conditions of use and limitations for the designed solution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Systems Analysis

Tools

AWS

Azure

Microservices

REST/GraphQL APIs

OAuth/SAML

OWASP security

Job description

Want to know how a leading workplace experience and facility management company is powered by technology?

At ISS Tech Team, we create smarter workplace experiences through technology. Our Global Technology Solutions team builds digital solutions, from sensors and IoT devices to data, analytics and AI-driven capabilities, that support our ISS A/S operations across Cleaning, Workplace, Food and Technical Services.

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Work Regime: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and designs for IT system architecture to meet business, performance, and security requirements.
• Define the structure of applications to be created or modified within a project.
• Design the integration methods between different IT systems.
• Create the initial system architecture as a starting point for further work.
• Improve and optimize existing system architecture in response to changing needs, including evaluating the current state of solutions and identifying gaps.
• Create prototypes and solution skeletons, including recommending and developing design patterns and architectural standards.
• Define principles related to the software development process.
• Design systems in monolithic or distributed architecture.
• Develop recommendations regarding specific system solutions, including for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and self-developed software.
• Translate business and functional requirements into a technical design for the future system.
• Define detailed technical requirements for projects, including hardware environment, infrastructure, necessary software, selection of tools, and technologies.
• Prepare project specifications and specifications for the technical environments needed for implementation.
• Create conceptual and design documentation describing the system's architecture and operation, following the ISS Standards.
• Prepare descriptions of the system's construction (design) solutions.
• Document the technical parameters of the system.
• Create schemas, diagrams (e.g., UML), and technical drawings illustrating the architecture, data flow, or component operation.
• Develop and update procedures related to the designed system or architecture.
• Describe the non-functional properties of the product/system resulting from the adopted architecture.
• Define the conditions of use and limitations for the designed solution.

Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Systems Analysis, or a related field, or possesses equivalent practical experience.
• Has 5 -10 years of professional IT experience, demonstrating the ability to think strategically and translate plans into operational excellence.
• Possesses deep expertise and preferably some business knowledge in specific domains.
• Experience with Cloud-native development (preferably AWS/Azure), microservices, APIs (REST/GraphQL), OAuth/SAML and patterns (e.g., event-driven, messaging).
• Knowledge of various Integration patterns and IT Security best practices (OWASP) is a must.
• Holds expertise across multiple technological domains, including Cloud, Automation, Software Development, Data, and AI.
• Remains “evergreen” by actively keeping up-to-date with technology trends and emerging technologies.
• Ability to communicate with, convince and inspire senior management, explaining findings and associated risks such that impact is clear and ownership is taken.
• Competence in creating comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and integrations.
• Strong skills in working with others, fostering a cooperative and productive team environment.
• Proficiency in identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
• Flexibility to adjust to new challenges and environments, and willingness to learn new skills.
• Efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and achieve goals.