Technical Architect (m/f)
PwC · Bratislava, Slovakia · 1mo ago
Job Description & Summary
Join PwC’s Advanced Technology Solutions team as a Technical Architect and help design scalable, secure, and production-ready data solutions across our Managed Data Services portfolio. This role is ideal for experienced architects and senior engineers who enjoy shaping architecture, staying close to implementation, and working across engineering and business teams to turn complex data challenges into robust cloud solutions.
We’re growing and opening multiple architecture opportunities across teams, including Solution Architect, System Architect, and Platform Architect roles. For this opening, we’re looking for a Technical Architect who can bridge high-level architecture and detailed engineering design—someone who is comfortable translating architecture into implementation-ready designs, validating decisions through hands-on work, and guiding teams through delivery in complex cloud data environments.
At PwC, AI proficiency is a core capability for modern technology professionals, helping deliver faster, higher-quality, and more innovative solutions. We use AI across software development, data engineering, cloud, automation, and analytics, with tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, and our own ChatPwC. Through collaborations with leaders like Microsoft and OpenAI, we bring state-of-the-art AI into everyday work. We expect candidates to actively use AI tools to boost productivity, improve problem-solving, and deliver scalable, high-impact solutions responsibly.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design:Develop architecture artifacts includingC4 models,HLDs,LLDs, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and data flow diagrams.
Hands-on Validation:ConductPOCs, explore new technologies and frameworks, and validate design decisions through hands-on technical execution.
Standards & Reusability:Define and maintain reference architectures, reusable patterns, and best practices for scalable and secure solutions.
Cross-team Alignment:Ensure consistency and a cohesive architectural vision across multiple teams; work closely with Solution Architects, PMs, Tech Leads, DevOps, SRE, and Operations.
Governance & Operational Readiness:Identify technical risks, support architecture governance and sign-off, maintain technical documentation, and ensure compliance with security and policy requirements.
Required Skills & Experience
Prior experience as aSystem Architect / Technical Architect,and7+ years as a Developer
Strong software architecture and engineering background, with the ability to move from conceptual design into implementation detail
Hands-on expertise inC4 modelingand diagram-as-code tooling such asStructurizr, PlantUML, and Mermaid
Strong programming knowledge, ideallyC#, with understanding ofDependency Injection, Clean Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design;Pythonis also relevant
Experience with cloud-native data platforms, particularlyAzure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Purview
Strong understanding ofDevOps, SRE, and Operationspractices in production environments
Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills; comfortable working independently and across cross-functional teams
Get to know us:
Sample solution: https://urbanheatreport.sk.pwc.com/
Conference presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3epaKs2piA
Team profile: http://jobs-cee.pwc.com/sk/sk/solvers-of-pwc-adam-knaze
Thought leadership: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/technology/path-to-generative-ai-value.html
Additional Information:
Salary: starting from 4000 EUR/month
(The stated salary represents the minimum for this position. Final compensation is determined individually based on your experience, expertise, seniority, and overall profile.)
Employing organization: PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory, s.r.o.
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:
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