About the role
For a complex, multi-system transformation project, we are looking for an experienced Solution Architect on a freelance basis.
The Solution Architect will provide an end-to-end view of the overall solution landscape and will ensure that business requirements, technical components, interfaces and architectural dependencies are consistently understood and aligned.
A key objective of the assignment is to create transparency regarding the existing and required solution architecture, identify gaps and dependencies and ensure that necessary architectural decisions are taken and documented.
The role requires strong experience in complex enterprise environments involving multiple applications, interfaces, internal stakeholders and external solution providers. Experience in a specific industry or with one particular software product is not required.
Key Facts / Framework Conditions
Contract type: Freelance assignment
Start: As soon as possible
Duration: Expected until the planned go-live in May 2027
Workload: 100%
Working model: Hybrid
Onsite presence: Regular onsite presence will be required, particularly during the initial stabilisation phase
Languages: Fluent German and English are mandatory
Location requirement: Only candidates based in the EU can be considered for this assignment.
Tasks
Establish and maintain an end-to-end view of the overall solution and application landscape
Analyse the existing solution architecture, system responsibilities and integration landscape
Create transparency regarding applications, interfaces, data flows and technical dependencies
Support the clarification and structuring of business and technical requirementsIdentify missing, inconsistent or insufficiently documented requirements
Translate business requirements into coherent solution and integration concepts
Ensure alignment between functional requirements, technical design and implementation
Coordinate architectural topics across internal teams, external partners and solution providers
Define and document architectural principles, responsibilities and decision criteria
Establish and maintain an architecture decision logIdentify architectural risks, gaps and unresolved dependencies
Prepare options and recommendations for critical solution decisionsFacilitate architecture and solution alignment workshops
Ensure that interface responsibilities and integration requirements are clearly defined
Assess the impact of changes across the overall solution landscape
Support planning for data, testing, deployment and operational readiness from an architectural perspective
Review solution designs and challenge technical assumptions where necessary
Support the project leadership in assessing technical feasibility, risks and go-live readiness
Ensure that architectural decisions are documented, communicated and followed through to implementation
Requirements
Several years of experience as a Solution Architect in complex enterprise or transformation environments
Proven experience in designing and managing end-to-end solution architectures involving multiple applications and providers
Strong understanding of system integration, interfaces, data flows and technical dependencies
Experience in translating business requirements into coherent solution and integration concepts
Ability to identify gaps, inconsistencies and unresolved dependencies within complex solution landscapes
Strong experience in managing and documenting architectural decisions
Experience in coordinating architecture topics across business, IT, implementation teams and external solution providers
Ability to evaluate solution options and clearly communicate technical risks, implications and recommendations
Strong workshop facilitation and stakeholder management skills
Broad architectural understanding without being limited to one specific technology or software product
Structured, analytical and solution-oriented working style
Fluent German and English
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