FUNCTIONAL AND APPLICATION ARCHITECT
FUNCTIONAL AND APPLICATION ARCHITECT
Build and update information system structuresAre you able to take a step back and see the bigger picture? Do you consider information systems to be developmental and strategic tools? Do you have extensive knowledge of the banking industry and are an expert technician in operating systems, security regulations, networks, development methods, etc?
As a Functional and Application Architect, you will oversee specific projects or scopes. You will ensure the proper development of the information system, and the compliance and application of the company and business area architectural framework. You will work hand in hand with the Technical Architect who designs solutions in keeping with in-house and external clients.
Your responsabilities
- Assessing project relevance and their overall consistency with architectural goals and the information system (IS)
- Establishing the functional and application mapping of an information system
- Determining development and simplification scenarios by taking constraints into account: organisation, context, regulations and architectural targets
- Defining and administering the functional IS: listings, regulations, instructions, business area norms and standards
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOB
Hello, my name is Mohamed and I have been a Technical Architect at Societe Generale since 2016.
My job is to define and maintain the technical architecture of an information system. I have to guarantee the coherence, evolution and the continuity of all composing elements: databases, networks and operating systems. I work on the whole chain from conception and development to the solution deployment.
My work has an actual and significant impact to ensure the bank's activity and the functioning of the tools for clients and bank advisors.
In my opinion, a core skill for a Technical Architect is to keep a technology watch. It is a driver of innovation. It is necessary to be open-minded and to get uploaded on the latest IT news in terms of technology, development, design and methodology.
On the technical side, I work on a daily basis with Java and React.js, the main technologies used today in the unified system of the Societe Generale IS Departments. I work with Grafana, which is a great solution that creates and shares dashboards to track applications in real time.
Societe Generale is an excellent playground for IT projects and there is really a lot to do. When you join the Group, you realize the endless possibilities and projects you can work on. For example, for internal cloud computing, we have the tools, the means and the teams to do it. Those are very formative and huge experiences. Regarding the ways of working, we have the flex office, remote policies, which allow a good work-life balance. Flexibility is also possible thanks to the relationship of trust with the management.
You should be...
Methodical and tuned to demand
Able to negotiate and convince
Experienced in project and change management
Knowledgeable of company architecture
Master’s engineering degree, with extensive experience in information system architecture
Frequently asked questions about IT Architect
What is an IT Architect?
They define the technological architecture and ensure the coherence, security and sustainability of IT systems.
What are the main responsabilities of an IT Architect?
- Define and design the architecture of information systems based on business needs and the strategic objectives of the company.
- Evaluate and select suitable technologies, platforms and software solutions.
- Ensure the integration and interoperability of existing systems.
What skills are essential to become an IT Architect?
- Mastery of IT architecture principles, particularly regarding security, scalability and integration.
- In-depth knowledge of IT technologies and infrastructures (cloud computing, virtualisation, networks, databases).
- Project management and leadership skills to collaborate with technical and functional teams.
- Ability to analyse business needs and recommend suitable technological solutions.
What education is required to become an IT Architect?
- A university degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field.
- Significant experience in information systems, preferably progressing towards leadership and architecture roles.
- Professional certification in IT architecture (e.g., TOGAF) is often a plus.
How does an IT Architect's career progress?
- Beginner: Acquiring technical skills and initial experience in managing IT projects.
- Intermediate: Specialising in specific areas of IT architecture and managing more complex projects.
- Advanced: Strategic leadership, consulting in enterprise architecture or steering technological innovation.
What does a typical day look like for an IT Architect?
- Analysing business needs and the technological challenges of the organisation.
- Designing and documenting the architecture of information systems.
- Collaborating with technical teams to ensure the compliant implementation of architectural solutions.
- Participating in meetings with stakeholders to align IT initiatives with the strategic goals of the company.
What is the average salary of an IT Architect?
In France, for example, it can range from €60,000 to €100,000 per year for a junior to senior IT architect.
How to join us
To get to know each other and make sure you will be happy as part of Societe Generale, please follow the below steps.
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By responding to our job advertisement.
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We’ll contact you for an initial exchange
and online tests.
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You’ll meet our operational team and human
resources partners.
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The job is yours, and you’re ready to start the adventure.
The adventure has just begun!
At Societe Generale, we make sure that you can develop your career based on your ambition and abilities. After a position as a Functional and Application Architect, you will have access to new opportunities, such as:
- Architecture Manager
- IS Manager
- IS Strategy Consultant
- Project Manager
- IS-Business Area Analyst