Technical / Software Architect - Real Estate Data Solutions (f|m|d) | (80-100%) | Zurich
Full-time
Welcome to IAZI AG (a subsidiary of SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG). IAZI is one of the market leaders in real estate valuation in Switzerland, with over 130 employees and offices in Zurich, Lausanne, Goa, and Kerala. For 25 years, IAZI has been providing professional services to the national and international real estate industry.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Technical / Software Architect to join our team in Zurich. The role is a versatile technical partner across software engineering, cloud, data, integration, and delivery practices, supporting architecture decisions, enabling engineering teams, translating business and customer needs into pragmatic, scalable, and secure technical solutions, and driving innovation with a focus on AI and GenAI.
Key Responsibilities
* Design pragmatic and scalable architectures across backend services, cloud infrastructure, databases, APIs, and integration layers using .NET, Python, SQL, Kubernetes, and Docker.
* Enable engineering teams by translating business needs into clear technical concepts, supporting implementation, and unblocking delivery through hands‑on problem‑solving.
* Support data models, platforms, pipelines, governance practices, data quality approaches, and integration patterns.
* Drive customer‑focused innovation and responsibly integrate AI and GenAI capabilities.
Stakeholder Advisory & Architecture Standards
Act as a sparring partner for senior stakeholders and maintain architecture documentation, technical standards, decision records, and best practices for long‑term maintainability.
Educational Background
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
* Minimum of 5 years in software engineering, technical architecture, solution architecture, or a comparable role.
* Proven track record of working across complex systems and supporting teams through the full software delivery lifecycle.
Language and Customer Communication
Fluency in German and English is required. The role requires clear and confident communication with customers.
Technical Proficiency
* Strong hands‑on experience in software architecture and modern engineering practices.
* Broad knowledge of backend services, databases, APIs, integration patterns, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices.
* Hands‑on experience with .NET, Python, SQL, Kubernetes, and Docker.
* Strong data background, including data modeling, platforms, pipelines, governance, quality, and integration.
* Good understanding of security principles, observability, documentation, automated testing, CI/CD, and containerization.
* Experience with AI or GenAI is highly desirable.
* Preferred: Experience in financial services or real estate industry; familiarity with analytics platforms and enterprise architecture frameworks. Certifications in cloud platforms, software architecture, or enterprise architecture are strong assets.
Soft Skills
* Strong customer focus and ability to translate needs into solutions.
* Adept at collaborating across teams, departments, countries, and cultures.
* Trusted sparring partner for senior stakeholders, clarifying technical topics.
* Pragmatic, delivery‑oriented mindset with a strong doing mentality.
* Curious, proactive, and open to new technologies and working practices.
What We Offer
* Innovative environment dedicated to transparency in the Swiss real estate market.
* Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
* Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid models.
* Collaborative and supportive team culture.
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