Solutions Architect​ - CEE OneIT

The CEE OneIT team is a dynamic and fast-growing part of KPMG with a strong impact across the Central and Eastern Europe region. In an ever-changing market, we stay agile, collaborative, and focused on delivering real value.

At KPMG, our people come first. We invest in growth, continuous learning, and modern tools so that every team member can develop both professionally and personally.

If you’re looking for a place where you can be yourself, make an impact, and keep expanding your skills in an inspiring environment - join the OneIT Portfolio and Delivery Department at KPMG.

Job title description

• Designing and developing scalable and secure IT system architectures

• Providing expert guidance on cloud and hybrid solutions

• Supporting and accelerating KPMG’s digital transformation initiatives

• Preparing and maintaining clear and comprehensive technical documentation

• Assessing and recommending innovative technologies and architectural approaches

• Contributing to the strategic development of the OneIT Portfolio and Delivery Department across CEE

• Preparing (estimizing and optimizing) costs for various architecture solutions

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Solutions Architect to manage, coordinate, and develop IT solutions that support internal clients, IT teams, and business collaboration across the CEE region. The role involves active participation in creating and maintaining technical documentation as well as contributing to the development of an efficient and effective IT department.

Join KPMG OneIT Portfolio and Delivery Department if you want to be part of a connected, innovative team where your ideas truly matter - and where you’ll have the opportunity to grow, learn, and constantly find new areas of inspiration.

Candidate profile:

• Very good knowledge of IT solution design standards and patterns

• Ability to analyze business and technology projects in terms of feasibility, compliance, and strategic alignment

• Experience in designing, consulting, and recommending target system architectures, including cloud solutions

• Strong documentation skills - creating, consulting, and presenting technical documentation

• Ability to define technical requirements based on business needs

• Support in developing advisory products and digital transformation services

• Active subject-matter support and effective collaboration with IT and Business teams

• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in English for effective communication

• Excellent task prioritization and time management abilities

• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing and implementing IT or data solutions as well as methods of innovation and idea creation, such as design thinking; experience in data management programs is preferred

• Understanding of business domains, data and information architecture, and challenges related to IT system implementation

• Knowledge of data and information modeling, information classification, problem analysis, structural analysis and design, and programming techniques

• Ability to manage change and communicate effectively with stakeholders

• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and negotiation skills

• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11 systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Active Directory, GPO, Kerberos, MS SQL Server, Entra ID, and Office 365

• Knowledge of LAN/WAN networking concepts

• Familiarity with ManageEngine tools (ServiceDesk, ADAuditPlus, Password Manager Pro)

• Experience with Microsoft Azure services and AI/automation tools (e.g. Azure AI Services, RAG)

• Understanding of virtualization (VMware) and containerization (AKS, Azure App Service, Azure Container Apps)

• Familiarity with queuing systems, APIs, with a good understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including CI/CD (Azure DevOps), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Ability to prepare cost evaluation of solutions in both Azure and on-premises environment

• Familiarity with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 standards, SIEM/SOC platforms, and logging/monitoring tools

• Readiness and willingness to continuously expand knowledge and skills

We offer:

• hybrid work

• financing of professional qualifications - we will support you in obtaining professional qualifications and certifications, including CISA, OSCP, CPSA, CISM, CEH, CREST and CSSA

• continuous development - take advantage of funding for postgraduate studies, language courses, preparation and examinations

• extensive training package - benefit from Degreed and LinkedIn Learning platforms, technical training, and Microsoft certified training courses

• Buddy support - your mentor will guide you through KPMG

• referral programme - get an extra financial bonus for successfully recommending a friend for a job

• mentoring programme - plan your career path consciously

• cafeteria package - choose the benefits that interest you, such as MultiSport card, cinema and theatre tickets, vouchers and discounts

• private medical care, additional insurance and a wellbeing programme - take care of yourself and your family

• car fleet - your comfort is important to us!

• participation in industry events - we will financially support the improvement of your skills

• trips and team-building events - we will organise and finance the building of team relations

• sports teams - develop your passions and spend time actively

• days off for volunteering - take advantage of 2 extra days off and a grant for charitable activities

• Christmas gifts or bonuses – we remember about the nice gestures