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First, a little bit about what I like the most about working at: The environment here is very collaborative and innovative. You get the chance to work with and learn some of the most knowledge professionals in their fields

Who Are We?

• Let me introduce us. You’re reading about , a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to our Established in Barcelona in 2006, the TDC operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting-edge technological solutions and support to Zurich's local and global business units
• In essence, Zurich TDC is where technology meets the vast reach of a multinational company. We specialize in areas such as software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. Our primary mission is to support Zurich's strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions
• If you're considering a role with us, know that you'll be joining a hub of technological excellence dedicated to driving Zurich's success on a global scale

The Solution Architect for Cloud Applications is This role defines and governs standards for Zurich’s SAP cloud solutions and integrations. It supports SAP systems in the whole Zurich Insurance Group

• As a Solution Architect for Cloud Applications, you will play a key role in defining and governing the standards for Zurich’s SAP cloud solutions and integrations. Acting as a trusted advisor to both business and IT, you will provide clear technology and process direction to Zurich stakeholders. You will serve as the architectural lead for SAP Cloud solutions and applications (BTP, Business AI, BDC…), supporting SAP systems across the entire Zurich organization
• In this role, you will align SAP cloud strategies and roadmaps with Zurich’s business needs, ensuring our technology solutions are robust, future-ready, and compliant with industry best practices. You will also be responsible for the technical validation of supplier solutions, making sure they adhere to Zurich’s technology standards. Your expertise in SAP Cloud capabilities and your understanding of evolving SAP strategies will enable you to guide the development and integration of SAP cloud solutions, helping Zurich create a brighter, more agile future together
• As a Solution Architect for Cloud Applications your main responsibilities will involve
• Provide expert guidance to business and IT stakeholders, helping them make informed technology and process decisions that support Zurich’s strategy
• Define and Govern SAP Cloud Standards
• Develop, implement, and maintain architecture standards and best practices for SAP cloud applications and integrations across Zurich
• Align SAP Strategy with Business Needs
• Analyse SAP Cloud solutions and SAP BTP product roadmaps and align them with Zurich’s current and future business requirements, ensuring solutions are scalable and future-ready
• Design and oversee cloud solutions based on SAP Cloud solutions and/or SAP BTP, ensuring they are robust, secure, and meet Zurich’s quality standards. Maintain a thorough understanding of available technology, tools, innovations, and existing designs, and assess their impact and dependencies on the applications involved
• Perform technical assessments and validations of proposed supplier solutions, making sure they comply with Zurich’s technology standards and architecture principles
• Support SAP System Integrations
• Guide the integration of SAP systems within Zurich’s technology landscape, ensuring seamless connectivity and interoperability between SAP and non-SAP solutions, across both cloud and on-premise environments
• Foster Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
• Promote best practices, share knowledge, and collaborate with other architects, IT teams, and business stakeholders across Zurich
• Monitor Technology Trends
• Stay up-to-date with developments in SAP Cloud applications and cloud technologies, proactively recommending improvements and innovations for Zurich
• The position will work with the development team, functional business analysts, and the business to ensure the overall quality of the technical environment in the SAP landscape
• This position will work with and lead internal and external team resources in SAP cross applications related work, establish and ensure adherence to Zurich standards, processes and procedures
• Collaborate with teams to bring technical innovation, such as
• Usage of AI
• Creation and usage of API’s for business scenarios
• Exploration and usage of SAP BTP Services and SAP Cloud Platform Integration
• Exploration and usage of SAP Cloud products like SAP Business AI, SAP Business Data Cloud
• Non-SAP Cloud Service usage and integration with our services
• with the overall objective to continues improve our process and services, simplify, further digitalize and operate at scale
• Architectural guidance and active engaged definition and constant development of our technology strategy
• Engage with other colleges with the wider team to drive innovation, share knowledge and support each other
• Develop and promote technical design standards, best practices, guidelines, and procedures
• Collaborate across the organization, as well with our partners

What Makes You a great Fit?

• While we’re not seeking perfection or expecting you to save the world, we believe that if you meet some of these requirements, you’ll be a fantastic fit for our team
• Technical Skills
• Deep expertise in SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), including its architecture, services, and integration capabilities
• Strong knowledge of SAP cloud solutions and applications, cloud-native design, and multi-system SAP environments
• Experience with SAP and non-SAP system integration (cloud and on-premise)
• Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and modern integration technologies (APIs, microservices, etc.)
• Awareness of security, risk, and compliance requirements for enterprise cloud solutions
• Professional Skills
• Passion for continuous learning and innovation; actively seeks out new technologies, and is eager to experiment and validate ideas by running multiple Proofs of Concept (PoCs)
• Ability to define and govern architectural standards and technology roadmaps
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex technical scenarios and recommend effective solutions