Solution Architect – Group Functions Procurement

About the role

As a Solution Architect for Group Functions Procurement you will design modern ServiceNow‑based solutions, leveraging AI, integrations and data platforms to create scalable, secure, future‑ready services.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief Product Owner to translate long‑term 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 the 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, 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 technical 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.
• Hands‑on experience with ServiceNow modules (IRM/GRC, BCM, Vendor Risk Management, TPRM, Operational Resilience).
• Deep understanding of enterprise integration architecture, API design and security/compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Required skills

• ServiceNow platform expertise.
• Enterprise integration architecture and API design.
• Data Lake concepts.
• Cloud platforms: Azure and AWS.
• Programming languages: Java, Python, JavaScript.
• Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure, AWS).
• Security and compliance frameworks.

What we offer

• Personal and professional growth through self‑leadership and continuous development.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts customers, 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.
• Country‑specific benefits including banking offers, pension plan, share‑based rewards, health insurance and health allowance.