Senior Solution Architect for digital health

We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect who is interested in producing technical deliverables

- including solution and system architectures and documentation - and has a deep technical

understanding of data processing systems.

The new hire will join an experienced and international team developing digital biosignatures. The solution architect will be part of a consolidation project in which we are architecting, implementing and migrating a large-scale sensor data platform used in the context of clinical trials. The platform enables ingestion, storage, processing and analysis of a large volume of high-frequency sensor data.

The solution architect will focus on specific elements of this sensor data platform by creating technical architectures in collaboration with the wider project leadership team, and oversee the execution and implementation of the technical architectures by working directly with engineering teams.

Your responsibilities would include the following:

• Architectural Content Creation: Produce architecture documents, diagrams, specifications, integration maps, data flow designs, and migration roadmaps.
• Hands-On Execution: Develop and validate POCs when appropriate using Python and cloud-native tooling.
• API & Endpoint Design: Design, document, and optimize APIs/endpoints for integration and scalability.
• Cloud Architecture (AWS): Design and validate solutions leveraging AWS services.
• Data & System Migration: Plan and document approaches for migrating applications,
• databases, and infrastructure across environments.
• Implementation Guidance: Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure implementations follow architectural designs and technical standards.
• Documentation: Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation of architectures and designs.

This is a contract starting by 1 Jan 2024 running for 12 months. The work place in Basel, with 40% WFH offered.

The perfect candidate has about 8 years in solution or technical architecture roles experience and strong experience designing and documenting solutions on AWS. Also we are looking for someone with Python development experience for automation, prototyping, or validation along with strong English communication skills.

• In order to be considered for this role, you will possess the following skills and experience:
• 8+ years in solution or technical architecture roles.
• Python development experience for automation, prototyping, or validation.
• Strong experience designing and documenting solutions on AWS.
• Proven knowledge of API/endpoint architectures (REST, event-driven).
• Hands-on experience in data and system migrations.
• Ability to work closely with engineering teams to guide implementation.
• Strong skills in creating detailed technical documentation.
• (Preferred) Exposure to regulated environments (SaMD, CSV).
• Fluent English skills

The following are nice to have:

• Compliance Awareness: (Nice-to-have) Experience working in regulated environments such as SaMD (Software as a Medical Device) or CSV (Computer System Validation).

Please note interviews would be conducted via video call, however the role is based 100% in Switzerland. Our client offers:

• Home office 20-40%
• The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis
• Modern location in Basel
• 2 x rounds of interview from mid October

Please note that our client will give preference to locally based candidates in Switzerland.

Are you interested to work in an international environment in one of the most recognised medical devices brands worldwide?

Then apply before the deadline on Tuesday 7th October (including university diploma and written references if possible)! We look forward to receiving your full application.