IT Architect Lead (f/m/x)

Job Description:

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank’s technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank’s technology transformation.

We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank’s technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas.

We are seeking an experienced IT Architect Lead to design, define, and deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performing technology solutions that align with business objectives. In this role, you will act as a strategic technical leader—bridging business needs and technology capabilities, guiding architectural decisions, and mentoring teams across the organization.

You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across product, engineering, security, and business teams to ensure solutions are robust, cost‑effective, and future‑ready.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the enterprise architects, security, compliance and business analysis teams to define and implement solution components for various Private Bank platforms.
• Communicate complex and broad range of information pertaining to the solution and roadmap clearly and appropriately, catered to for different levels (Managing Director to junior developers) and functions (Change The Bank, Run The Bank, Business management, EA, development teams, etc), both within IT and the business
• Getting consensus on the solution and roadmap, ensuring buy-in to the proposed architecture by all stakeholders
• Producing relevant artefacts including architecture blueprints, decision logs and technical solution documents
• Determining the non-functional requirements such as data volumes, through put performance, data retention requirements, authorization/authentication, etc in order to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, robust, allow for agile change and meet any project Service Level Agreement’s and regulatory requirements
• Participating in and leading design workshops.

Skills

• Service designs and architecture (SOA, formal patterns etc)
• APIs and API frameworks
• Security, identity, and access management
• Scalable infrastructure models
• Core programming technologies and tools (Java, Spring, React)
• Extensive experience delivering complex solutions (ideally but not restricted to banking and/or financial institutions), from analysis and design through all delivery phases
• Knowledge of architectural frameworks and best practices
• Proven leadership track of record in designing and implementing complex, mission-critical and high traffic enterprise architectures
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

Ideally, you should have:

• TOGAF certification and/or experience
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform or other major cloud providers
• Experience with agile methodologies
• Experience in designing applications for Financial Sector
• Experience designing or integrating AI‑driven solution components

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.
• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace.
• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.
• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.
• A culture where you can openly speak about mental health.

Physically thriving: We support you in managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones, healthier ways of working and check-ups.

Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being.

• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).
• Hybrid working model with 40% remote work.
• Options for flexible working hours.
• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, workshops, and more.

Financially secure: We support you in meeting personal financial goals during your active career and for the future.

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.
• Meal vouchers, bonuses for referrals

Interested in more: discover what our employees value in the Well-being & Benefits hub!

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.