Solution Architect

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

Join our continuously growing team, which employs over 2.500 professionals in Greece, and is listed in Greece's Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women for 2024! Experience great flexibility, under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki, while benefiting from personalized learning and career development opportunities. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued, that supports you in building an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking highly motivated people for our Technology Consulting practice to work either in Athens or Patras, which is a leading provider of services to the financial industry and large corporate clients of all industries.

You will work in multi-disciplinary teams to provide a broad range of information technology-related services, such as IT strategy and architecture, IT implementation support, and software design/development. Team members include professionals with a variety of backgrounds, including excellent academic credentials in quantitative sciences, IT, engineering, business, and economics, as well as deep professional experience in Greece and abroad.

As an IT Professional, you will contribute technical insight to client engagements and internal projects, as well as supervise more junior members of the team, in Greece and abroad. In line with EY's commitment to quality, you will ensure that your work is of the highest quality.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Role-based skill set:

Responsible for the effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions and/or projects, ensuring a focus on quality and effective risk management.

Responsible for continuous process improvement, the identification of innovative solutions through research and analysis, insight, and experience of best practices

May manage professional employees or supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives, with accountability for performance and results

Applies depth of expertise to guide others and interprets internal / external issues to recommend quality solutions.

Meets performance objectives and metrics set locally (client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development and teaming etc.)

Soft skill set:

Strong academic background, including at a minimum a bachelor’s and preferably a master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology/Systems, or other related field with strong quantitative focus.

Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills in both Greek and English.

Strong collaborating capabilities with different people/teams/responsibility roles, to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects.

Tech skill set:

Application and Tool Analysis

Cloud Computing Architecture

Cybersecurity and Privacy Architecture

Architecture Design and Data Modelling

Design Methodologies & Tools

Emerging Technologies (containerization/orchestration)

IT Standards and Governance

Platform Architecture/Solution Architecture Design

Technical Feasibility Analysis

Technology Business Requirements Definition, Analysis and Mapping

Technology Cost-Benefit Analysis

Previous experience:

At least 5-6 years of working experience as a .NET Software Engineer.

In-depth understanding of Object-Oriented design/programming, familiarity with commonly used design patterns.

Experience in web development using technologies like Angular or React (preferably using TypeScript).

Solid understanding of relational databases, NoSQL is a nice to have.

What we are looking for

What is most important is that you are committed to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, and passion to develop fast in an international working environment. You’ll need to pick up new skills and talents as you go, so asking questions and having the confidence to speak up are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.

What we offer

Competitive remuneration package: You’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Depending on your experience, our comprehensive rewards package includes benefits that suit your needs including cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health insurance scheme, life insurance, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Flexible working arrangements: We operate under a hybrid working model, which is defined based on both your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy our summers with short Fridays.

Personalized learning experience and career development: We provide free and unlimited access to educational platforms and EY Badges, support certifications, and provide coaching and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process, all of which can lead to a meaningful impact and success as defined by you.

Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.

Above all, you will be working in one of the most recognized employers in Greece, as we have been awarded the Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women awards for 2024.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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