Kanton Zürich
Zürich
15 hours ago
Solution Architect - (limited to 12 months) 80 - 100%
- Publication date:24 November 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Amt für Informatik as a Solution Architect for 12 months. Help shape Zurich's digital transformation!
Tasks
- Design modern workplace solution architectures with governance criteria.
- Analyze customer needs and create decision-making proposals.
- Lead engineering activities and support interdisciplinary teams.
Skills
- Completed IT education with at least 8 years of experience required.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies and IT solutions.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.
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About the job
Solution Architect - (limited to 12 months) 80 - 100%The Office for Informatics (AFI) is the IT competence center of the Canton of Zurich.
It provides comprehensive services in the area of central IT infrastructure and canton-wide applications for directorates, authorities, the judiciary, and independent institutions. Commissioned with the implementation of the new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy, the office accompanies the canton into the digital world.
To strengthen our Workplace Engineering team, we are looking for you as a Solution Architect Workplace.
In the Workplace Engineering team, you actively shape the digital future of the Canton of Zurich. You develop modern workplace architectures, accompany demanding customer requirements, and ensure that our solutions meet the highest technical and organizational standards. In collaboration with engineering, operations, and architecture teams, you significantly advance the canton’s digital workplace.
Your tasks
- Planning and designing modern workplace solution architectures considering architecture, security, and governance requirements
- Analyzing customer needs, developing solution proposals, and creating decision-making bases
- Maintaining and further developing the workplace roadmap
- Planning and implementing proof of concepts (POC)
- Supporting the technical implementation and advising system engineers
- Coordinating and managing engineering activities as lead engineer
- Participating in projects related to workplace, cloud, and Microsoft technologies
- Executing smaller projects and supporting interdisciplinary teams
Your profile
- Completed IT education (HF, Bachelor, or Master)
- At least 8 years of professional experience, including 4 in the workplace/Microsoft environment
- Solid know-how in Microsoft technologies
- Experience in designing and implementing complex IT workplace solutions
- Very good German and good English skills
- Analytical and conceptual thinking as well as structured working methods
- Strong communication skills, initiative, and enjoyment of teamwork
Our offer
- A diverse and modern working environment at the center of cantonal digitalization
- Collaboration in a professional and motivated engineering team
- Broad opportunities for design and contribution of your own ideas
- Access to the latest technologies and exciting projects
- Attractive training opportunities (internal & external)
Do you recognize yourself?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete and meaningful online application. Please use the online tool for this.
If you have questions about the position, please contact:
Team Leader Workplace Engineering Daniel Fischer
Phone: 043 259 49 18
Your new environment: www.afi.zh.ch
