IT Technical Architect
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Job Purpose
MSC Cruises is the world’s third‑largest cruise brand and the leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region, and Southern Africa. 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 – a contemporary brand – has a modern fleet of 22 cruise ships with three new vessels due to be launched in 2025, 2026, and 2027. We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect to design and implement complex software solutions. The Technical Architect will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to create technical designs and provide guidance to developers throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and experience in leading development teams.
Key Accountabilities
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to create technical designs and provide guidance to developers throughout the development lifecycle
- Ensure that technical designs align with the organization’s overall architecture standards and best practices
- Define and enforce coding standards, development methodologies, and testing approaches
- Provide technical guidance and coaching to development teams
- Conduct code reviews to ensure high‑quality code and adherence to coding standards
- Identify and mitigate technical risks
- Work with project management teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Stay up‑to‑date with emerging trends and technologies in software development
- Design and implement complex software solutions that meet business requirements
Qualifications (skills, competencies, experience)
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- Proven experience as a Technical Architect or a similar role
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a consultant company or a large organization, demonstrating a track record of successful project management and technical leadership
- Proven experience in software design and development using Java, J2EE, and open source Java stacks and development ecosystems
- Expert in building applications based on micro‑services architecture and service‑oriented architecture (OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Elastic Stack are a plus)
- Knowledge of cloud computing technologies (Azure is a plus)
- Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL and ORM technologies and NoSQL databases
- Proven expertise in AGILE methodologies and a strong understanding of AGILE principles and practices (KANBAN and SAFe are a plus)
- Knowledge in integration layers and in DEVOPS tools (GITLAB, NEXUS, SONAR)
- Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills
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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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