Infrastructure Solutions Architect
As the premier supplier to our international banking client in Basel, Swisslinx are looking for an experienced and open minded Infrastructure Solutions Architect with experience designing, implementing, and overseeing Enterprise level technology solutions.
Infrastructure Solutions Architect
Job description:
The successful candidate will take on a brand new role to work in our client’s experienced and diverse team looking after IT Operations and Infrastructure. Taking responsibility for the technical leadership and supporting the strategic planning with the infrastructure leadership. This person holds in addition strong communication skills and knows how to handle technical as well as non-technical stakeholders of different levels up to senior management.
Architecture & Design
Design and architect scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments
Develop technical architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flows, and integration patterns
Define and maintain architecture standards, best practices, and governance frameworks
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and tools to enhance operational efficiency
Implementation & Optimisation
Oversee the implementation of infrastructure solutions to ensure alignment with approved designs
Monitor system performance and recommend optimization strategies
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure platforms
Ensure solutions support disaster recovery, business continuity, and high availability requirements
Technical Leadership
Lead Proof of Concept initiatives for new technologies
Review and approve technical designs from engineering teams
Serve as escalation point for complex technical challenges
Strategic Planning
Collaborate with Infrastructure and Operations leadership to develop long-term technology roadmaps
Translate business requirements into technical solutions and implementation strategies
Conduct feasibility studies and cost benefit analyses for proposed solutions
Align infrastructure architecture with enterprise security and compliance requirements
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with Application Development, Security, and Business Unit teams to understand requirements
Present architecture proposals and recommendations to senior leadership
Act as liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders
Facilitate architecture review boards and technical design sessions
About the customer:
This is a contract for 12 months starting latest by September 2026 with strong chance of extension (with possibility to extend for up to five years) based in Basel, Switzerland (50% home office offered).
Requirements:
You will possess as many of the following skills as possible:
7+ years of experience in infrastructure, operations, or systems engineering roles, with at least 3+ years in solutions architecture or technical architecture positions.
Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions.
Deep expertise in cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures.
Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware) and containerization/orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
Solid understanding of networking concepts and storage technologies.
Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and monitoring/observability tools.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to convey complex technical concepts to nontechnical audiences
Fluency in English
Nice to have:
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles and implementation.
Excited about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and enthusiastic about exploring ways to integrate AI capabilities into infrastructure solutions and artifacts.
Passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing within the team and across the organization.
Active participation in technology communities or contributions to open-source projects.
Compensation benefits:
Please note interviews would be conducted via video call, however the role is based 100% in Switzerland. Our client offers:
12 month contract with likelihood of extension up to five years
The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis
50% working from home
20 days working remotely from abroad per year
Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen
Are you interested to work in an international environment in one of the most important financial companies worldwide? Then apply now! We look forward to receiving your full application before the deadline on Monday 4 May. jid4f25581ja jit0417ja jiy26ja