Architecte de domaine Formation, affaires culturelles et sport (ICT Architect) — Etat de Fribourg
- Location
- Givisiez
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Full description
Activity rate
80-100%
Location
Givisi, CH, Sarine
Posting time
13.11.2026
Effective date
01.01.2026 or to be agreed
Type of contract
CDI
Who are we?
The Information Technology and Telecommunications Service (SITel) ensures the availability, security and evolution of information systems and digital infrastructures in the state of Fribourg. Within the Areas and Solutions section, the Training, Cultural Affairs and Sport sector supports the digital transformation of entities working in the fields of education, culture and sport.
Why join us?
We rely on the complementarity of skills and the variety of perspectives because it is the diversity of paths and profiles that makes the state of Fribourg the strength. We promote work-life balance and flexible working conditions. To learn more, follow this link .
We are looking for a Domain Architect Training, Cultural Affairs and Sport to ensure the architectural governance, evolution, consistency and performance of the information system of the Justice and Security domain. Unlike a solution architect, whose role is to design the architecture of a particular solution or project, the domain architect acts as the representative of corporate architecture within its domain. It defines the evolution path of the information system, ensures its alignment with the State's digital strategy, directs its urbanization and ensures the application of the organization's architectural, technological and methodological standards. In this context, it is the focal point for corporate architecture and represents the architectural authority of the area of Justice and Security with the beneficiaries of trades, projects and technical teams. Reporting line: Head of the Training, Cultural Affairs and Sport Sector
Your missions
Governance and architecture of the domain
- Defining and maintaining the architectural vision of the field Training, cultural affairs and sport in line with the target state architecture
- Piloting the urbanization of information systems in the field and promoting their rationalization
- Governing the domain architecture according to TOGAF principles and institutional standards
- Develop and maintain application, information and technical mapping of the domain
- Contribute to the cantonal digital strategy and translate its orientations into concrete evolution paths for the field
Reference domain architecture
- Be the focal point for all architectural issues related to the field's programmes, projects, missions and operational activities
- Advise business leaders, project managers, product managers and technical teams in structuring choices
- Study, evaluate and design the architecture for the implementation of the projects assigned to it
- Provide the necessary architectural advance notice in the governance processes and milestones HERMES Metro
- Represent the interests of corporate architecture within the field and ensure alignment of initiatives with defined standards
Alignment and compliance
- Ensuring the application of state technical, technological and architectural standards
- Assess the relevance, coherence and impact of information system developments
- Identify gaps in the target architecture, propose remediation measures and monitor their implementation
- Monitor architectural derogations and contribute to compliance checks
- Participate in the activities of the Committee on Architecture and Technology (CAT) and the Architects Community
Processing support
- Contribute to the modernization of applications and platforms in the field
- Supporting the adoption of cloud architectures, transversal digital services and new technologies
- Participate in solution life cycle management and technical and application debt management
- Develop strategic recommendations to improve the quality, security, interoperability and resilience of the information system
- In specific cases, be able to define transition architectures before reaching the target architect
Profile desired
Training
- Higher education in computer science (HES, university, EPF, ES) or equivalent
- TOGAF certification or significant experience in corporate architecture frameworks is an advantage
Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in the architecture of information systems, including several years in a role of transversal architecture or enterprise
- Confirmed experience in urbanization and development of complex application portfolios
- Experience in digital transformation environments with a high diversity of actors
- Knowledge of the field of training or public administration is an asset
Technical expertise
- Mastering the principles of enterprise architecture, application architecture and integration
- Knowledge of service-oriented approaches, APIs, microservices, events and integration platforms
- Mastery of modelling methods (UML, BPMN, C4 Model or equivalent)
- Good understanding of cloud architectures, especially Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
- Knowledge of HERMES, ITIL and Agile practices
Personal skills
- Systemic vision and ability to understand complex issues
- Excellent analytical, synthesis and communication capabilities
- Ability to influence, federate and convince diverse interlocutors
- Public service sense and understanding of institutional issues
- Autonomy, initiative, rigour and sense of responsibility
Languages
- Excellent mastery of French in oral and writing
- Good knowledge of technical English
Contact details
Frédéric Thévoz, [email protected], T +41 26 305 31 81, Michaël Studer, [email protected], T +41 26 305 31 62
Questions about this listing
What salary does Etat de Fribourg offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Givisiez is CHF 73'000 - 124'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Etat de Fribourg. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Etat de Fribourg offer?
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