Lead Architect

Were looking for a Lead Architect to own the architectural direction of the Nexthink Platform. This is a hands-on high-influence role reporting directly to the CTO and responsible for setting the vision driving technical decisions and shaping how AI cloud and data architecture come together across the product. 

Youll lead a team of six senior architects based across Europe and work closely with Engineering Product and Executive leadership to define how Nexthinks platform evolves. Your technical depth clear communication and ability to earn trust across a strong opinionated engineering organization will ensure success. 

If youre the kind of architect who wants to be close to the work have a clear point of view and wants to build something that truly matters this is the role for you. 

What you will do: 

• Define and drive Nexthinks architecture roadmap setting direction across scale resilience AI integration and platform evolution 

• Be a hands-on contributor: own specific architectural domains personally and drive them through to production 

• Work closely with Product and Engineering leadership to align architecture decisions with the product roadmap and business objectives 

• Build a coherent high-performing architecture team from a strong group of senior individual contributors creating shared practices architectural forums and a culture of technical excellence 

• Communicate architectural vision clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders including the CEO and CPO 

• Evaluate emerging technologies especially AI and machine learning infrastructure and make principled decisions about what belongs in the platform and when 

• Serve as a technical authority across the organization advising engineering teams on design decisions patterns and trade-offs 

Qualifications :

Experience & Background 

• 10 years of hands-on software architecture experience in product-based engineering environments  

• A proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale high-performance cloud-native platforms to production 

• Deep expertise in cloud-native architecture including microservices distributed systems and high-volume data pipelines. AWS Azure or GCP experience is desirable but we care about depth of thinking more than the specific cloud technology 

• Meaningful exposure to AI and Machine Learning in the last two years whether through building integrating or actively shaping architectural direction  

• Background in high-growth SaaS or product companies with a strong understanding of what it means to ship scale and iterate under real constraints 

• Experience at Director Senior Director or VP level or as a Staff/Principal Architect with equivalent scope 

How You Work 

• Youre fluent in both technical and business language able to go deep on architecture in one conversation and discuss business impact in the next 

• A leader who influences through credibility rather than authority earning trust by engaging in the details and communicating clearly 

• Comfortable with ambiguity and transformation recognizing that Nexthink is evolving and this role helps defines where it lands 

• Naturally hands-on enjoying working through the hardest architectural problems and not only delegating them 

• Intentional about building strong relationships with your team your peers in engineering and product and with senior leadership 

This role is based in Lausanne Switzerland. Were looking for someone who is either already local or genuinely committed to relocating. Nexthink provides relocation support and has a strong presence in the Lausanne region. Weve welcomed people from Zurich across Switzerland and from broader Europe and we are happy to have that conversation openly. 

Additional Information :

We are the pioneers and trailblazers of a global IT Market Category (DEX) that is shaping the future of how the world works giving our customers IT Teams total digital visibility across their enterprise. Our innovative solutions integrate real-time analytics automation and employee feedback across all endpoints. This enables our IT teams to solve complex technical challenges create ever more productive workplaces and deliver happy satisfied employees in the digital workplace.

With over 1000 employees across 5 continents Nexthink operates as One Team connecting collaborating and innovating to continuously grow. We call our employees Nexthinkers and our commitment to diversity inclusion and equity is second to none. We currently have over 75 nationalities working with us from all cultures and backgrounds speaking many different languages.

If you are looking for a change and like a nice atmosphere lots of challenges and having fun while working this is a great opportunity for you! 

Check what we offer:

• Permanent Contract and a competitive compensation package.
• Beautiful office conveniently located next to the Prilly-Malley train station
• Hybrid work model balancing office and remote work with a structured approach for new hires to foster connections and onboarding.
• Flexible Hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 25 days of holidays we offer) plus 3 company-paid volunteer days.
• Free access to a fitness centre inside the building.
• Reimbursement of the half-fare travel card for public transport. 
• Reimbursement up to 50% of the cost of French classes.
• Fresh fruit cookies and soft drinks as well. 
•  Regular company and team events like Voluntary Days Pizza talks Team Building activities hosting Meetups at the office and more!
•   Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.
• We offer a relocation package to people who are coming from another country.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time