Senior IT / AI Architect (f/m/d)

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior IT / AI Architect (f/m/d) to join our team at Deutsche Börse Group in Prague, CZ. This role is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving application and platform architectures across the organization. The role combines hands-on project architecture with architecture governance to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with enterprise standards.

Responsibilities

Project Architecture

• Act as an embedded architect for strategic projects and major transformations.
• Define target architectures, technology selections, and integration patterns.
• Produce and maintain High-Level Architecture Documents (HLA), Architecture Decision Records (ADR), and solution designs.
• Ensure architecture meets business, security, performance, and resilience requirements.
• Collaborate closely with delivery teams, product owners, and project managers.

Architecture Governance

• Review Architecture & Infrastructure Planning (AIP) and Solution Design Documents.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide Architecture Review Feedback (ARF).
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture principles and standards.
• Maintain architecture decision logs and architectural documentation.

Stakeholder Management

• Advise senior business and technology stakeholders on architectural decisions.
• Present proposals and recommendations to Architecture Boards and governance forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Solution, Enterprise or IT Architecture.
• Experience in Enterprise & Solution Architecture, API, Integration & Event-Driven Architecture, Security & Non-Functional Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, integration architecture, data architecture, security, and enterprise systems.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated environments preferred.
• Strategic Thinking & Leadership.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Team-oriented and collaborative approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-national team.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

We Offer

• Hybrid work and flexible working hours.
• Work from abroad - 12 days of remote work from EU countries per year.
• Group Share Plan - discount on company shares.
• Pension fund contribution - 3% of your gross salary (5% after 5 years with us).
• Health & Wellbeing - fully covered Multisport card, life & accident insurance, sick days and 100% salary contribution during sick leave (up to 56 days).
• 25 vacation days.
• Mobility - fully covered public transport in Prague & free parking.
• Flexible Benefit Account (Pluxee) - 1200 per month.
• Free Access to E-Learning Platforms, Internal Development Programs, Mentoring & Learning Budget.

About the Company

Deutsche Börse Group is a leading global financial market infrastructure provider, offering a wide range of services and products to the financial industry. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and sustainability, providing our clients with the tools and infrastructure they need to succeed in today's dynamic market environment.

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