Lead Architect, Industrial Platforms
Do you want to shape the technical future of Core and Credits? We are now looking for a Technical Development Manager who will take ownership of technical strategy, architecture, and long-term sustainability within the Core and Credits Business Area.
As Technical Development Manager for Core and Credit, you play a key role in defining and driving the technical direction of the business area. You ensure a modern, scalable, and sustainable system architecture while supporting both strategic and operational initiatives.
You report to the Business Area Manager for Core and Credits and have a dotted line to the Chief Technology Officer. The role includes people management responsibility for architects within the Core and Credit Business Area.
The position is based in Mariehamn or Helsinki.
Define and drive the technical roadmap together with the Core and Credit Business Area Manager and Product Area Managers
Ensure a future-proof, scalable, and cohesive system architecture in collaboration with the Chief Technology Officer
Establish technical guidelines, principles, and standards where not already covered by company-wide frameworks
Drive modernization initiatives and manage technical debt
Work closely with Product Area Managers to balance functional needs with technical priorities
Support Project Managers in requirements and design decisions within the architectural framework
Collaborate with Technical Management to translate operational insights into improvement initiatives
Act as a key interface towards the Chief Technology Officer as well as security, process, and quality functions
Act as project owner for technical and architectural initiatives
Ensure that technical decisions, risks, and consequences are clearly communicated
Participate in evaluations of third-party solutions
Lead, develop, and have line management responsibility for architects within the Core and Credit Business Area
Support and grow technical specialists within the business area
Ensure the right technical capabilities are in place for future needs
Support sales, Product Area Managers, and Project Managers in technical customer dialogues and larger business cases
Act as a trusted technical advisor in complex discussions and strategic opportunities
Proven experience from a senior technical leadership role such as Technical Manager, Lead Architect, or similar
Strong background in system architecture, preferably within complex enterprise environments
Experience defining and driving technical strategies and roadmaps
Solid understanding of modern architectures, integration patterns, and scalable systems
Familiarity with IBM i and RPGLE development environments, including an understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in modernizing such platforms over time
Experience with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and cloud-native architectures
Ability to zoom out and prioritize the overall technical direction over local team interests, especially when navigating competing priorities or cross-team conflicts.
A genuine interest in and positive attitude towards AI-driven ways of working, including the use of AI agents and automation to improve development processes and the SDLC
Ability to balance business needs with long-term technical sustainability
Experience in stakeholder management across multiple functions and seniority levels
Strong leadership skills with experience managing architects and senior specialists
Experience with people management and team development
Ability to inspire, coach, and develop technical talent
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly
Structured and strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach
Fluent in English, both written and spoken, is required
Swedish is considered a strong advantage
This is an opportunity to take on a central role within Core and Credit with real impact on both technology choices and business development. You will be part of a highly competent and engaged team, in a culture defined by collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. For more information, please contact Martina Malmberg at. Please submit your expression of interest no later than 2 August 2026.