Technical Architect (m/f)

Job Description & Summary Join PwC’s AI and DataServices team and help design and deliver secure, scalable data solutions across our Data Services portfolio. We’re growing quickly and opening multiple architecture opportunities across seniority levels—whether you’re a Solution Architect operating at the initiative/solution level, a System Architect shaping detailed designs and engineering standards, or a Platform Architect focused on platform-level patterns and enablement. If you enjoy solving real delivery problems, working with modern cloud data stacks, and turning business goals into production-ready architectures, we’d like to meet you. As a Solutions Architect , you will define and drive end-to-end data solutions across PwC’s Data Services portfolio, translating business objectives into scalable, governed, production-ready architectures. You’ll collaborate closely with Product Management, System Architects, Engineering teams, and enterprise stakeholders—and you’ll validate decisions through hands-on proof-of-concepts (POCs), not just documents. We’re looking for someone who works comfortably across databases/data ecosystems, AI-adjacent solutioning, system design, security/compliance, and Python —you don’t need to be a deep specialist in everything, but you should bring depth in at least one area and be able to design end-to-end solutions that teams can actually build and run. What you’ll work on (our team's project examples): Defining end-to-end architectures for data initiatives across our Data Services portfolio Designing governed, secure data solutions with strong security and compliance built in Working with engineering teams to evolve high-level designs into implementable designs, then guiding delivery through real-world constraints Building and validating designs via POCs and targeted hands-on execution (Python and service integration where needed) Key Responsibilities: Solution & Data Architecture: Define solution-level architectures and drive their evolution from high-level architecture into implementable designs with delivery teams. Governance & Security: Define patterns for governance, security, and access control; ensure alignment with enterprise governance, compliance, and security standards. Cross-system Design: Identify, document, and manage cross-system dependencies, integration points, and architectural risks. Hands-on validation: Design and execute POCs to validate architectural decisions, reduce delivery risk, and explore new capabilities. Collaboration & leadership: Partner with Product Management and System Architects; guide Agile teams through architectural decisions and provide mentorship and technical leadership. Bring depth in at least one specialty area (e.g., databases/data modeling, security architecture, AI solutioning, or Python engineering) and use it to raise the quality of end-to-end designs. Required Skills & Experience: Strong experience defining solution-level architectures and guiding them through delivery. Strong foundation in software architecture, data engineering, and cloud-native architectural best practices. Ability to produce and consume architecture artifacts and design narratives; comfortable moving from HLD to LLD. Hands-on capability where needed (including Python; service integration and API-based designs). Strong security and compliance mindset; able to design governed, production-ready solutions. Strong communication and problem-solving; able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and operate effectively in ambiguity. We have multiple architect openings ; depending on the role you may lean more solution-level (Solution Architect), system-level design/engineering standards (System Architect), or platform-level enablement (Platform Architect). Preferred Skills: Experience with diagramming/modeling approaches such as C4 and diagram-as-code tools Experience with POCs/experimentation to validate architecture choices and reduce delivery risk Prior experience as a System Architect or Senior Technical Lead Why Join Us? Multiple openings across architecture roles and seniority levels—opportunity to match your strengths and grow Work on modern, security-conscious data solutions with real delivery ownership (not “architecture in a vacuum”) A team culture that values practical execution, clear design, and strong engineering collaboration Additional Information: Salary: starting from 4 000 - 5 100 EUR/month The annual bonus is a non-guaranteed part of the overall compensation package. Whether it is awarded and in what amount depends on the company’s financial performance in the given financial year, as well as on the employee’s individual year-end performance review. For this position, the annual bonus can range from EUR 0 to the equivalent of 2 monthly salaries. Contract type: Full-time Start date: By agreement Benefits you can enjoy while working at PwC: Financial Rewards: Benefit from regular salary reviews, performance bonuses and other special bonuses. Enjoy meal contributions and a cafeteria benefit system offering personalized choices. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy our hybrid working policy, flexible working hours, 2 extra days off during Christmas along with Sick-days. Every minute of your extra work is valued and compensated. Career Development: Engage in tailored internal and external training programs as well as structured career development plan . Health & Well-being: Access premium benefits such as Multisport card or a medical center membership. Take advantage of our Well-being and Work-Life Coaching program. Supportive Culture: Participate in team building activities and social events and join our employee referral program. Experience a culture with regular feedback and a supportive environment. Global Opportunities: Seize the opportunity for international assignments and work on diverse projects with international clients. Explore the world while working with the possibility of working from abroad. Extra perks : Use various discounts at partner companies such as cars, health care, beauty, culture or others. Transfer up to 4 telephone numbers at discounted rates. Information about the selection process: At PwC, we believe in nurturing your career, supporting your health and wellness, and recognizing your dedication. Join our team and experience a workplace that values you beyond your work hours. If you'd like to apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button on our website and apply through our system. You can find the data privacy announcement here: If the current position is not right for you but you have friends or acquaintances in your area who could be interested in working with us, feel free to direct them to us. If we establish cooperation with a candidate recommended by you, you can receive a reward from 300 to 1000 EUR, depending on the seniority of the candidate: #LI-VB1