Technology Architect

Job Posting Organization:
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution established in 199

• The EBRD's mission is to promote the transition to open market-oriented economies and to foster private and entrepreneurial initiative in countries from Central Europe to Central Asia and the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean. The organization operates in over 30 countries and employs a diverse workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. The EBRD is committed to sustainability, equality, and digital transformation, and it values diversity as one of its core principles.

Job Overview:
As a Technology Architect within the Cloud and DevOps squads at the EBRD, you will play a crucial role in shaping the technology landscape of the Bank. Your primary responsibility will be to design scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that have a tangible impact on the business. You will work with a variety of technologies, including Azure, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, to guide engineering teams in implementing robust designs. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, as you will collaborate with architects, product teams, and senior stakeholders to translate high-level visions into actionable designs. You will also champion innovation and best practices in Cloud and DevOps, ensuring that the Bank's technology estate evolves to meet future demands while maintaining agility and resilience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all technical designs and implementation plans align with the Bank’s IT Strategy, including Cyber security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security governance, IT Service Management practices, and Quality First principles.
• Operate within the Agile Framework, collaborating closely with teams to deliver business value efficiently and effectively.
• Contribute to the Enterprise Architecture Community of Practice and maintain architecture documentation for your area of specialism, supporting consistent architecture practices and knowledge sharing.
• Translate enterprise, capability, and solution architecture strategies into coherent, effective, and elegant low-level designs that maximize business value.
• Define and document implementation approaches, guiding engineering teams in interpreting and operationalizing these designs.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Engineers, Solution Architects, and Product teams within squads or capabilities to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Contribute to the harmonization of systems and infrastructure, adapting architecture as needed to meet current and future project requirements while ensuring agility, scalability, and resilience across the technology stack.
• Collaborate with architecture peers to analyze enterprise business context and strategic trends to shape future-state technology architecture.
• Define principles, models, and migration plans that guide technology decision-making and align with budget and capital planning cycles. 1
• Propose and support the adoption of innovative technologies to modernize and transform the IT estate. 1
• Guide the development of architecture deliverables, including low-level and high-level designs, and conduct technology evaluations and market research to support informed decisions. 1
• Support presentations and recommendations to governance bodies such as Technology and Programme Steering Committees. 1
• Responsible for the Technology Architecture of Cloud and DevOps Squads and their integrations as part of Platform Architecture.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, both in written and verbal formats, particularly when engaging with stakeholders.
• Experience in capturing technical requirements and documenting them in written and pictorial formats (e.g., PowerPoint, Visio).
• Experience in engaging with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment between architecture and business goals.
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working within Agile, DevOps, and product-aligned teams, contributing to sprint-based and continuous delivery.
• Demonstrable experience working within TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) with a deep understanding of its application.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and supporting hyperscale cloud architectures.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and supporting microservice-oriented, containerized solutions.
• Experience in supporting the development of DevOps ways of working across traditional teams. 1
• Understanding of software development principles and troubleshooting application issues. 1
• Understanding of infrastructure management principles, FinOps tuning, and troubleshooting practices. 1
• Understanding of performance monitoring approaches. 1
• Experience in working with Managed Service Providers and Professional Service Partners. 1
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Terraform, or similar for automating workflows. 1
• Candidates should hold recognized DevOps certifications or be able to demonstrate equivalent practical experience. Preferred certifications include: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Docker Certified Associate (DCA), Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, Terraform Associate Certification.

Educational Background:
Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field or demonstrate equivalent relevant experience. This educational background should ideally include coursework or training in computer science, information technology, or a related discipline that provides a solid foundation in technology architecture and systems design.

Experience:
The position requires substantial experience in technology architecture, particularly in cloud and DevOps environments. Candidates should have a proven track record of designing and implementing complex technology solutions, ideally within a financial or similarly regulated sector. Experience working in Agile and DevOps teams is essential, as is familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF. Candidates should also have experience in leading technical discussions and influencing stakeholders at various levels within an organization.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as it is the primary language of communication within the organization. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those relevant to the EBRD's member countries, would be considered an asset and beneficial for collaboration with diverse teams.

Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term contract for a duration of 3 years. The EBRD promotes a hybrid working model, expecting employees to work in the office at least 50% of their time. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. The EBRD offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits that support work-life balance and professional development.