Group Leader of IT Solution Architects (m/f/x) 80 to 100% Founded over 125 years ago, Vaudoise is one of the leaders in the Swiss insurance market. Our values, size, financial stability, and independence guarantee you a top-quality work environment. VA is committed to a digital journey aimed at enhancing the quality of service offered to its clients while improving the efficiency of its operations. In this context, VA is strengthening its Solution Architecture team by searching for a Group Leader of IT Solution Architects (m/f/x) 80 to 100% to support the start of its digital phase. This role sits between the Enterprise Architects (centralized within the same team) and the Technical Architects (distributed across various technical lines). The responsibilities include:* Collaborating with business and technical representatives to identify and select solutions or technologies.* Designing and leading the implementation of a technology and data architecture on a group scale or specific enterprise technologies based on company needs.* Providing architectural guidance to project teams.* Offering consultancy support to technical and infrastructure architects to ensure that the solution aligns with the company's overall architecture.* Understanding, advocating for, and strengthening technology principles.* Analyzing the environment (managing, developing, and transforming the enterprise) to identify critical failures and recommend solutions.* Providing experience and contributing to maintaining the architecture repository (standards, best practices).Profile:* Higher education in the field such as HES, bachelor's / Master's, EPFL.* 10 years or more of experience in IT, including at least 5 years in a technical/solution architect role.* Experience in large-scale project environments.* In-depth knowledge of data architecture.* Experience in cloud (Microsoft Azure and SaaS solutions) and in designing and implementing APIs.* Front-end knowledge (Microfrontend, React, Angular).* Desired experience with ERP (ideally Guidewire) and a CRM (ideally MS Dynamics).* Experience in managing the enterprise architecture repository, ideally using a product (Sparx, IRIS, Leanx, Bizzdesign).You possess excellent analytical skills and the ability to understand both short-term and long-term perspectives on architectures to implement. You are comfortable writing and are also recognized for your interpersonal skills. We offer you:* A healthy work environment in a mutual company labeled as Best Employer.* Multiple social benefits, including flexibility in work arrangements.* Work within a dynamic and passionate team.* Human values focused on the well-being of employees.We look forward to receiving your complete application digitally (including CV, cover letter, work certificates, and diplomas). jid1ed14cbaen jit0418aen