Solution Architect | f/m/d

About Us

ERGO Technology & Services S.A. (ET&S S.A.) was established in January 2021 following the integration of ERGO Digital IT and Atena into one entity, leveraging both companies’ strengths and best practices. As a part of ERGO Technology & Services Management AG, the technology holding of ERGO Group AG, we support millions of internal and external customers with state-of-the-art IT solutions to everyday problems.

In October 2022, ET&S S.A. expanded its scope of operations by creating a Business Services unit to contribute in a new way to the growth of ERGO’s business. Acting as a co-partner and internal consultant, it adds non-IT value and supports the development of the entire ERGO Group, currently offering skills in reporting, analysis, actuarial, and input management. We are committed to fostering innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our clients worldwide.

Discover how we implement AI, IoT, Voice Recognition, Big Data science, advanced mobile solutions, and business-related services to anticipate and address our customers’ future needs.

About the role

As a Solution Architect for Microsoft 365 – SharePoint Online, you will define and drive the strategic direction of Enterprise Content Management within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Your focus will be on architectural decisions, designing scalable and secure SharePoint Online solutions, and guiding engineering and business teams on how to leverage Microsoft 365 capabilities effectively.

How you will get the job done

• defining the strategic vision for collaboration architecture, including content lifecycle, permission management, and retention policies
• leading the design and governance of SharePoint Online solutions, ensuring scalability, security, compliance (e.g. VAIT), and cost efficiency
• scouting and evaluating new SharePoint Online features (e.g. SPFx, PnP PowerShell, Microsoft Syntex), match them to business needs, and advise engineering and development teams on adoption
• integrating models between SharePoint Online and other Microsoft 365 services such as Teams, OneDrive for Business. Define collaboration patterns
• establishing architectural standards and best practices for SharePoint Online, including permission management, content lifecycle automation, and retention frameworks
• monitoring and auditing coverage across SharePoint Online sites, including access reviews, entitlement confirmations, and lifecycle triggers
• coaching engineering and business teams on SharePoint Online architecture, provisioning, and governance. Support troubleshooting and optimization of configurations
• resolving complex technical issues, request feature enhancements, and ensure optimal licensing and setup
• answering technical questions from product teams and negotiate architectural decisions during project planning and procurement

Skills and experience you will need

• fluency in English
• deep expertise in SharePoint Online architecture, governance, and integration
• experience with Microsoft 365 services including Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Microsoft Purview
• knowledge in state of the art Frameworks. (PnP PowerShell, SPFx, Fluent UI)
• familiarity with Azure services (e.g. Azure Automation, Azure Functions, Blob Storage)
• experience designing permission management, retention policies, and content lifecycle processes
• understanding of distributed systems, telemetry, and compliance frameworks
• strategic thinking and vision-setting for Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms
• strong stakeholder communication skills
• ability to lead and mentor engineers and business stakeholders
• experience negotiating with Microsoft and external service providers