IT Senior Solution Architect

JOB NUMBER: JB04736

VACANCY NUMBER: ADV05893

SHARE: https://www.careers.msccruises.com/vacancy/ADV05893/it-senior-solution-architect-naples

ORGANIZATION: MSC Crociere S.P.A.

BUSINESS AREA: Office

LINE MANAGER: IT Enterprise Architecture Manager

MSC Cruises is the world’s third-largest cruise brand as well as the leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region, and Southern Africa with more market share in addition to deployed capacity than any other player. It is also the fastest-growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in the Caribbean, North America, and Far East markets. Headquartered in Geneva, MSC Cruises is one of the two brands that sit within the Cruise Division of MSC Group, the leading privately held Swiss-based shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years of maritime heritage. MSC Cruises – the contemporary brand - has a modern fleet of 22 cruise ships with three new vessels due to be launched in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

We're seeking an experienced IT Senior Solution Architect to join our innovative team in Naples. In this critical role, you will design cutting-edge IT solutions, conduct architectural assessments, manage stakeholder relationships, ensure optimal performance and security of our systems, and optimize existing solutions. Your expertise will be pivotal in driving our digital transformation and aligning IT initiatives with our business objectives.

• Design IT Solutions: Develop robust, scalable, and efficient IT solutions that meet business requirements and adhere to enterprise architecture standards.

• Conduct Architectural Assessments: Evaluate new and existing IT systems to ensure compliance with architectural guidelines and performance criteria.

• Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Collaborate with business units, IT teams, and external partners to understand needs, communicate solutions, and facilitate successful implementations.

• Ensure Performance and Security: Oversee the optimization of system performance and implement security measures to protect data and maintain system integrity.

• Optimize Existing Solutions: Analyze current systems to identify areas for improvement, recommending enhancements and overseeing their implementation.

• Provide Technical Leadership: Guide and mentor development teams, ensuring best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

• Stay Updated with Emerging Technologies: Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into our IT strategy.

• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years in solution architecture or related roles, with a proven track record in designing and implementing complex IT systems.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of architectural design patterns, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), microservices, APIs, and integration technologies.

• Security Expertise: In-depth understanding of security principles and data protection regulations.

• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities with experience in performance tuning and optimization.

• Communication Skills: Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills; additional languages are a plus.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Right to work in Italy.

In the course of our recruitment and selection process, we may make your Personal Information available to third parties such as recruitment agency, intermediaries and other business partners.