Office 365 Architect

Position Title: Architect

Duration: Contract

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Description of the assignment

• As an Architect for Office 365 and Collaboration, you will join the Enterprise Digital department within Digital
• Development & Operations (DDO).
• The Client are in a journey, together as a global team, establishing the Client in Europe and Globally with digital capabilities.
• The overall DDO vision is to be an innovator, a transformative leader, and an enabler for reaching our business objectives.
• The area of Enterprise digital consists of several product areas, which are Collaboration, Big data, Cloud & Devops, Enterprise architecture, PMO, Information security and Service portfolio.
• The Office 365 Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining effective solutions based on Office 365 technologies.
• This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the successful deployment and ongoing optimisation of Office 365 services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective solutions.
• Design architecture and configurations for Office 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and other related technologies.
• Lead the implementation of solutions & customise Office 365 services to align with organisational needs and security standards.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate Office 365 with on-premises systems and other cloud services.
• Develop and implement security policies and controls to safeguard Office 365 environments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to data protection and privacy.
• Stay informed about updates and new features in Office 365, assessing their relevance and potential impact on the organisation.
• Create and maintain documentation & knowledge for Office 365 solutions
• Provide advanced support for Office 365-related issues, collaborating with support teams and vendors as needed.
• Monitor and analyse usage patterns to identify opportunities for optimisation and cost savings.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend enhancements to the Office 365 environment.

Qualifications and skills required for the assignment

• M.Sc. Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Long experience working as an Office 365 Architect.
• Deep understanding of Office 365 services, solutions and technologies
• Deep understanding of industry trends and strategies
• Experience in architectural modelling such as information, process, capabilities and infrastructure models
• Strong knowledge of security and compliance considerations in Office 365.
• Knowledge of Devops culture, Agile processes and principles
• Certifications are highly desirable.

Personal attributes

• You are the kind of person that thrives in an environment where everything is not set and gets inspired from defining and implementing solutions.
• You will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, developers, and other colleagues to ensure that information security risks are managed according to expectations.
• You are pragmatic, self-driven, curious, and flexible with a "we'll find a way"-attitude.
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving skills to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve technical issues effectively
• Proactive, self-starter and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• A team mind-set and an outgoing personality with the ability to guide and inspire others.
• The team is located in Göteborg, Lindholmen but works with teams and stakeholders all over the world.

IT/SW requirements (if applicable)

• Office 365 eco system