Criminal Care seeks Solution Architect

Criminal Care is growing – we are building new, renovating, and expanding, and we are now looking for more employees. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. If we succeed, society will be safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, detention centers, and client transport.

Do you want to contribute to a safer society? Our IT department is undertaking a major initiative focused on a digital Criminal Care. Together, we work to create conditions and solutions that make a difference in our operations. The IT department is experiencing strong growth. With us, you will have good opportunities to grow and develop your skills based on your circumstances and areas of interest. We are looking for someone with a strong interest in IT, knowledge that can enrich our digitalization journey, and who wants to make a difference in society within your profession.

We are looking for you who are a solution architect today, whether junior or senior, who is passionate about one or more domains. We seek someone with knowledge of standard systems, in-house development, container development, and system architecture documentation, with a focus on everything being On-Prem and security being our top priority. Our environments are based on Microsoft and Linux, with .Net/C# being the main track for our development, but Java may also be involved.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your tasks, depending on the domain, will include specifying requirements for solutions against suppliers and designing and implementing solutions based on Microsoft and Linux technologies (Windows Server, SQL Server, .NET, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux distributions) for both on-prem and container-based environments. Furthermore, you will design and evaluate architectures for systems that support mobility, including how mobile devices integrate with backend systems.

You will also create and be responsible for System Architecture Documentation (SAD) for all solutions that are clear, complete, and up to date, understand business needs, and translate these into sustainable technical solutions. Examples of other tasks include working with development teams and guiding them through the implementation of solutions while ensuring the highest quality and performance.

You will also work with system integrations and ensure that solutions work seamlessly in different technical environments while collaborating with our Enterprise architects based on the future technical strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

In the role of solution architect, we are looking for someone who works well with others and relates to them in a responsive and smooth manner. You are self-driven and proactive, and you easily adapt your perspective in changing circumstances. Furthermore, you work in a structured way to ensure that the organization's goals are achieved.

It is important to us that you share Criminal Care's fundamental values of a humane view of people, respect for the individual, and belief in the human will and ability to develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect yourself and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute to ensuring that everyone is treated equally with your approach. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for you who have:

• An academic degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent education combined with experience that Criminal Care deems relevant
• Certification in solution architecture
• Experience in solution architecture and development in both Microsoft and/or Linux environments (Windows Server, SQL Server, .NET, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux distributions)
• Experience in creating and maintaining System Architecture Documentation (SAD) for technical solutions and architectures
• Experience in translating business needs into technical solutions and communicating technical concepts clearly
• Experience in taking responsibility for both technical design and documentation throughout the solution's lifecycle
• Excellent ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish
• Good knowledge of development and/or purchased standard systems
• Good knowledge of security work related to architecture

Furthermore, it is meritorious if you have:

• Experience working with DevOps and CI/CD processes
• Understanding of security and compliance in on-prem and container-based solutions
• Experience working with documentation tools (e.g., UML, ArchiMate) and documentation standards
• Experience working with on-prem solutions and container solutions to create efficient and scalable systems
• Knowledge of agile development

OTHER

Criminal Care has chosen to remove the personal letter and replace it with selection questions relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and CV will form the basis for whether you are qualified to proceed in the process.

To be considered for employment within Criminal Care, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security, and confidentiality awareness, and comply with applicable laws. This means that you uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to Criminal Care's operations.

Some positions are placed in a security class, and a security review with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For certain security-classified positions, Swedish citizenship is required. Criminal Care welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security review at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/)

The position may involve military placement within Criminal Care. Read more about military placement at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/)

Individual salary setting applies.

Probationary employment may be applied.

Criminal Care strives for a balanced gender distribution and increased diversity.

To submit your application, click on the application link in the advertisement. Questions about how to apply and submit your CV should be directed to Visma Recruit. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person indicated in the advertisement.

We kindly but firmly request no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or salespeople for recruitment ads. Criminal Care has contracted agreements.