IT Architect

Justera Group; Solna kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

Annual wellness allowance of 3,500 SEK

Flexible hybrid working model

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Justera Group in Sweden is seeking an expert IT Architect to lead the design and governance of enterprise IT infrastructure. You will align business strategies with cloud architecture, ensuring scalability and security.

The role involves mentoring teams, managing architectural standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on impactful projects. This position offers flexibility, competitive compensation, and a supportive culture for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure certified or equivalent hands-on production experience.
• Track record managing applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Experience designing enterprise databases and high-throughput integrations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze stakeholder requirements and define architectural vision.
• Develop architectural principles and best practices.
• Translate technical concepts into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Partner with architects and teams to improve agility.
• Mentor teams to elevate technical maturity.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Containerization & Orchestration

Data & Integration

IT Solution Architecture

Software Engineering

Enterprise Architecture

Conceptual Thinking

Business Acumen

Strategic Advisory

Job description

About Justera Group

Justera Group AB is a leading Swedish IT consulting firm with great experience specializing in building high-performing technology teams and delivering end-to-end IT solutions. Led by dynamic female executives, Justera Group focuses on helping businesses harness the power of digital technologies to continuously evolve in today’s rapidly changing economy. The company has deep expertise in IT consultancy, software development, and recruitment services, providing clients with purpose-driven, well-trained consultants who consistently deliver efficient and effective results. Justera Group manages the entire talent lifecycle, from hiring to ongoing management, ensuring the right fit for each project on time and within budget. With their strong commitment to quality, collaboration, and client success, Justera Group is a trusted partner for technology innovation across Sweden.

About the Role

We are seeking an expert IT Architect to proactively drive the vision, design, and governance of our modern enterprise IT infrastructure. In this role, you will align business strategies with cutting‑edge cloud architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and agility. You will bridge the gap between complex technical engineering and high‑level stakeholder strategy, guiding cross‑functional teams toward a cohesive target state.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Vision & Roadmap: Analyze stakeholder requirements, map the "As-Is" application and infrastructure landscape, identify gaps, and define a clear architecture vision and strategic roadmap.
• Governance & Standards: Proactively develop, guide, and govern architectural principles, standards, and best practices to reduce complexity, lower operational costs, and improve business capabilities.
• Stakeholder Alignment & Communication: Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders. Drive consensus on architectural trade‑offs across all organizational levels.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building: Partner with other domain architects and cross‑functional teams to improve systemic agility, mitigate risks, and resolve ongoing architectural challenges.
• Mentorship & Continuous Improvement: Keep focus on your own professional development while actively mentoring engineering and architecture teams to elevate the organization's collective technical maturity.

Requirements

• Cloud Architecture: Microsoft Azure certified (Azure Solutions Architect Expert) or equivalent deep, hands‑on production experience.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Proven track record designing, setting up, and managing enterprise‑grade applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Data & Integration: Direct experience designing and deploying enterprise databases using Azure Postgres, as well as managing high‑throughput, event‑driven integrations utilizing Apache Kafka.
• IT Solution Architecture: Excellent Level – Proven ability to design resilient, scalable, and secure end‑to‑end cloud‑native systems.
• Software Engineering: Superior Level – Deep fundamental understanding of modern software development lifecycles, patterns, and clean code practices.
• Enterprise Architecture: Professional Level – Ability to view the technical ecosystem holistically and align it with broader organizational boundaries and compliance models.
• Conceptual Thinking: Superior Level – Ability to abstract complex system requirements into modular, maintainable architectural patterns.
• Business Acumen: Superior Level – Strong understanding of corporate business domains, value chains, and how technical architecture directly drives commercial outcomes.
• Strategic Advisory: Experience leading strategic discussions regarding cost efficiencies, risk reduction, and agility optimization.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and innovative workplace, driving advancements in cutting‑edge robotic technologies.
• The opportunity to collaborate with talented cross‑functional teams on meaningful and impactful projects.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive culture that fosters continuous learning, growth, and professional development.
• Flexible hybrid working model for an optimal work‑life balance.
• 25 days of annual leave to recharge and relax.
• An annual wellness allowance of 3,500 SEK to support your health and wellbeing.