Solution Architect – Group Functions Procurement

About the role

You will design modern, ServiceNow‑based solutions for Swedbank's Group Functions Procurement area, leveraging AI, integrations and data platforms. The role combines strategic architecture with hands‑on technical leadership to deliver secure, scalable solutions that support the bank’s long‑term vision.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief Product Owner to translate product vision into technical roadmaps.
• Support Agile Product Owners and IT teams in refining requirements, epics, features and user stories.
• Provide architectural guidance during product planning, backlog grooming and PI planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders on solution direction and technology investments.
• Collaborate with Procurement Domain & VDE Architect to ensure consistency across procurement, vendor management and third‑party risk capabilities.
• Ensure alignment with Swedbank and Group Procurement architecture principles, technology standards and security requirements.
• Conduct architecture reviews, maintain documentation and recommend improvements.
• Design integrations between ServiceNow and third‑party systems such as Data Lake/Andromeda, identity management, reporting and analytics platforms.
• Identify technical dependencies, risks and impacts across delivery teams and provide leadership throughout the product lifecycle.

Required profile

• 7+ years of Solution Architecture experience, preferably in Agile, product‑centric environments.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior business and technology leaders.
• Experience supporting Product Owners, Chief Product Owners and Agile delivery teams.
• Background in enterprise system solutions, especially ServiceNow modules (IRM/GRC, BCM, Vendor Risk Management, TPRM, Operational Resilience).
• Deep understanding of security and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Required skills

• ServiceNow (IRM/GRC, BCM, Vendor Risk Management, TPRM, Operational Resilience)
• Enterprise integration architecture and API design
• Security and compliance frameworks
• Data Lake and enterprise data platforms (beneficial)
• Cloud platforms: Azure and AWS (beneficial)
• Programming languages: Java, Python, JavaScript (beneficial)
• Architecture certifications such as TOGAF (beneficial)

What we offer

• Personal and professional growth through self‑leadership and continuous development.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts customers, the workplace and society.
• An open, collaborative culture encouraging cross‑functional teamwork and networking.
• A supportive, inclusive environment promoting work‑life balance with flexible working conditions where suitable.
• Country‑specific benefits, including banking offers and a pension plan.