Job Description

At ESET, we are looking for a Lead/Head of Architecture who will collaborate with teams across enterprise architecture while also leading and developing a team of experienced architects.

In this role, you will help shape and evolve ESET’s enterprise and software architecture in line with business strategy and product direction. You will lead a team of senior architects and play a key role in strengthening architectural capabilities across a global R&D organization of approximately 800 people delivering cybersecurity solutions in endpoint protection, EDR, XDR, and related areas.

We are looking for an experienced leader with strong technical credibility, hands-on software architecture background, and the ability to inspire others, influence senior stakeholders, and make difficult decisions in a complex environment.

What We Expect from You

• Proven experience in senior technical leadership roles such as Technical Lead, IT Lead, Architect, Engineering Manager, or similar
• Strong hands-on experience in software architecture within modern software environments
• Ability to understand and influence technical decisions across enterprise applications, integration architecture, cloud and on-prem environments, security, data, APIs, and microservices
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid architectures and large-scale, complex technology environments
• Knowledge of enterprise support domains such as CRM, ERP, and eCommerce, including understanding of digital customer journeys
• Strong leadership skills with natural authority, sound judgment, and the ability to make difficult decisions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to different audiences
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to connect business needs with architectural direction
• Advanced level of English, both written and spoken

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with SAFe methodology
• Knowledge of domain-driven design
• Experience with security-driven architecture or cybersecurity
• Experience with transformation initiatives such as cloud adoption, legacy modernization, or digitalization
• Experience designing architecture in large, complex, globally scaled environments

Basic wage component (brutto): from  6000 EUR/m. (brutto)

* The final basic wage component can be increased accordingly to individual skills and experience of the selected candidate.
* Performance bonus 2 times per year up to 10% of the basic salary paid for the evaluation period(usually 6 months).

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Benefits

Health & well-being

• BenefitPlus
• Healthcare (check-ups/annual programs)
• Multisport card
• Travel card "električenka"
• Supplementary pension saving
• Sick days

Family

• Marriage allowance
• Childbirth allowance
• Parental contribution
• ESET family events (Family day, St.Nicholas)

Office

• Refreshments in the office (fruits, coffee, soft drinks)
• Let´s get together breakfast
• Activity room, quiet room
• ESET events (Žranica, Christmas party..), teambuildings

Other

• Loyalty allowance
• Loyalty extra days off
• Loyalty cake
• Loyalty glass award
• Refer a friend
• Christmas presents
• Discounts from external providers

Primary location

Bratislava

Additional locations

Time type

Full time