Who are we?

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

We are now looking for a new IT Solutions Architect to join our dynamic team in Cluj-Napoca, Romania!

As IT Solutions Architect you will design and implement innovative and strategic technology solutions that align with our business goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, to shape the future of our IT landscape by creating architectural designs that prioritize scalability, reliability, and security. In addition, you will work with the EMEA IT and Global Customers/Partners/ Employee technology team and assist them to design and architect solutions in their innovation and system implementation projects.

What kind of work will you be doing?

• Solution Design: design end-to-end solutions that address specific business problems or requirements. This involves creating detailed architectural plans that encompass hardware, software, network, security, and other components.
• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, IT functional experts and other as appropriate to understand needs and requirements. Translate these business requirements into technical specifications and design documents.
• Technology Evaluation: Continuously assess and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and platforms to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Recommend technology solutions that best fit the organization's goals and budget.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and infrastructure teams, to ensure that the solution aligns with business goals and can be successfully implemented.
• Architecture Governance: support and enforce architecture governance processes and standards to maintain consistency and alignment with the organization's architecture principles.
• Scalability and Performance: Design solutions that are scalable, resilient, and optimized for performance. Anticipate future growth and capacity requirements to ensure that the solution can accommodate them.
• Security and Compliance: Integrate security measures into solution designs, ensuring that data and systems are protected from threats and vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and guidelines. This documentation helps communicate the design to other teams and serves as a reference for future maintenance and upgrades.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development, functional and project teams, helping them understand and implement the architectural design. Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Problem Solving: Identify and address complex technical challenges that may arise during the implementation of the solution. Troubleshoot issues and provide timely resolutions to keep the project on track.
• Communication: Effectively communicate technical concepts and design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ensure that everyone involved in the project understands the architecture and its benefits.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that the final solution meets quality and performance standards by conducting reviews, tests, and assessments throughout the development and implementation phases.

What will make you successful?

School Background / Working Seniority

• 7+ years of experience in relevant roles, including significant experience in solution design and architecture.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex solutions and may have experience leading architecture teams.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• International experience is mandatory.

Technical / Functional skills

• System Architecture: Understand the principles of system architecture, including designing scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems. This involves knowledge of architectural patterns, microservices architecture, and monolithic architecture.
• Programming and Development: Proficiency in programming languages and development frameworks allowing to understand and communicate with development teams effectively.
• Cloud Computing: Familiarity with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) with great understanding of cloud services deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and the ability to design cloud-native solutions.
• Database Management: Knowledge of various database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, Big Data) and their use cases is important. This includes relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra), and data warehousing solutions.
• Networking: Understanding of networking concepts, including protocols, security, load balancing, and DNS. Familiarity with networking tools and technologies is crucial for designing solutions that are both secure and performant.
• Security: A strong understanding of cybersecurity principles is essential. This includes knowledge of authentication, authorization, encryption, and best practices for securing data and applications.
• Containers and Orchestration: Proficiency in containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes is a plus.
• API Design: Knowledge of RESTful API design principles and API management tools is necessary for architecting solutions that enable seamless integration with other systems and services.
• DevOps and CI/CD: Understanding of DevOps practices, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines is essential for ensuring that solutions can be developed, tested, and deployed efficiently.
• Monitoring and Logging: Proficiency in monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK stack) to ensure the health and performance of systems and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Microservices and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA): Knowledge of designing solutions using microservices or SOA principles for building modular and scalable applications.
• Enterprise Integration Patterns: Understanding of integration patterns and tools for connecting disparate systems within an enterprise.
• Data Modeling: Expertise in data modeling and database schema design to ensure data consistency and efficiency.
• Legacy Systems Integration: Ability to work with legacy systems and design solutions that bridge the gap between older technologies and modern architectures.
• Technical Documentation: Strong documentation skills to create clear and comprehensive architectural diagrams, design documents, and guidelines for development teams.
• Collaboration and Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, translating technical concepts into non-technical language.
• Highly organized, results-oriented and attentive to details.
• Self-motivated and responsive - requires little supervision.
• Experience of working in a global environment essential.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible while responding to deadlines on assignments and workflow fluctuations.
• Multiple langue skills and very strong command of English.

Possessing these technical certifications is a plus:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
• TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• Certified Information Systems Architecture Professional (CISAP)

What will you get in return?

• 13th salary.
• Flexible Benefits - Edenred.
• 10 additional days of annual leave because we care about your leisure time.
• Medical insurance because we care about your health.
• International exposure regarding the work you will be doing.
• Sabbatical leave to focus on a hobby, attend a full-time course or simply take a break to introspect with your job guaranteed on return.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.