Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
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As a Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in Syensqo’s digital transformation within the Sustainability domain. You will ensure the strategic use of technology stacks, guide the technical direction of projects, support multiple projects to follow best practices and align with the group’s wider technology transformation. The ideal candidate is an innovative professional with a passion for leading tech teams and driving technical excellence. They also have a demonstrable track record in software development, system design and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Vision & Strategy
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Assess and define the best technology stack and architecture for the current and future digital roadmap of the IT Sustainability domain
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Align with Product Owners for the design and implementation of software solutions, ensuring delivery of project goals and objectives.
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Ensure a seamless fit between product architectures and the broader domain and Enterprise architecture, enhancing synergy and strategic coherence.
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Collaborate with Data, Architecture, other IT domains & AI teams to align sustainability domain with the new data, architecture & AI transformation
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Provide technical leadership & guidance to the development team adhering to the best practices and coding standards
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Designing and architecting scalable, maintainable and efficient software systems.
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Stay updated on emerging technologies and packaged solutions, industry trends and software development methodologies.
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Assess current applications, tools and data flows to identify gaps and opportunities.
Roadmap Leadership & Execution
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Prioritize and manage the technical roadmap of the sustainability domain, focusing on business value and stakeholder experience.
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Steer the governance of product architectures, maintaining high standards of coherence and integrity across the lifecycle
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Serve as the primary point of contact regarding technical expertise, best practices and solution design for the entire IT Sustainability domain.
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Liaison with Product Owners, domain architects for continuous improvement and innovation within the domain and team.
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Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensure successful product releases and be hands-on in Proof of Concept and Framework Development.
Operational Excellence & Maintenance
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Analyse project requirements, feasibility and develop technical diagrams
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Conduct technical reviews of third-party tools, frameworks and technologies.
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Design software systems, considering scalability, performance and security needs.
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Troubleshooting, resolving technical issues and addressing challenges in project implementation.
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Support service owner on third party tools and application maintenance.
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Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
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Education and experience*
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
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7+ years of experience as a Technical Lead or a similar role managing developers in IT
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Strong technical expertise in software development, including proficiency in programming languages, frameworks and technologies relevant to the project.
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Expertise in Microsoft Azure Platforms and data management solutions
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Understanding of Google Cloud Platform
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Expertise in data transformation and custom application projects
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Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and IT project delivery.
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Skills and behavioral competencies*
Indicate the required skills and behavioral competencies
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong prioritization and analytical abilities.
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Collaborative mindset with a passion for digital transformation and innovation.
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Relevant certification in project management or technical leadership
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Experience in leading distributed or remote development teams.
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Commitment to Syensqo’s values of integrity, curiosity, and advancing humanity through science.
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Detail-oriented with solid problem-solving, analytical abilities and knowledge of Sustainability domain.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
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Language skills*
Indicate the required language skills (mandatory and optional)
What’s in it for the candidate
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Get exposure on company end to end business processes
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Access to top technology stack and people
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Get an exposure of Sustainability domain
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About us
- Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
- At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.