At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.
As Lead Software Architect within the Global IT Architecture team, you drive the design and governance of software architectures for the Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) programme - a strategic initiative to harmonise the bank’s client lifecycle operating model.Define and govern software architecture principles, patterns, and standards for CLM
Author and drive adoption of Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), aligning with enterprise and domain architecture boards
Standardise tooling, libraries, and development practices across teams; promote reuse and consistency
Coach and guide software engineers and Tech Leads on solution designs, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance
Champion observability, logging, and DevOps best practices across hybrid cloud and on-premise environments
Collaborate closely with product teams, Application Owners, and global architecture forums to shape target state designs
Contribute to the global Domain Architecture Board, reviewing blueprints and advancing unified architectural direction
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years as a Software Architect, plus 5+ years in senior/lead engineering roles
Proven track record owning end-to-end software architecture; design, implementation, and operations
Strong grasp of modern architectural styles: microservices, event-driven systems, modular monoliths
Expertise in integration patterns, Kafka, data streaming, Kubernetes, and hybrid cloud platforms
Experience in highly regulated environments (e.g., banking); familiarity with KYC, onboarding, or client data management is advantageous
Knowledge of SAFe/agile delivery models and the role of architecture within them
Excellent communicator with strong facilitation skills and a collaborative, proactive mindset
Fluent in English, with good knowledge in German
We only consider candidates who can start immediately.
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