Technical Development Manager / Principal Architect

Do you want to shape the technical future of Core and Credits? We are now looking for a Technical Development Manager who will take ownership of technical strategy, architecture, and long-term sustainability within the Core and Credits Business Area.

About the role

As Technical Development Manager for Core and Credit, you play a key role in defining and driving the technical direction of the business area. You ensure a modern, scalable, and sustainable system architecture while supporting both strategic and operational initiatives.

You report to the Business Area Manager for Core and Credits and have a dotted line to the Chief Technology Officer. The role includes people management responsibility for architects within the Core and Credit Business Area.

The position is based in Mariehamn or Helsinki.

Key responsibilities

Technical strategy and governance

• Define and drive the technical roadmap together with the Core and Credit Business Area Manager and Product Area Managers

• Ensure a future-proof, scalable, and cohesive system architecture in collaboration with the Chief Technology Officer

• Establish technical guidelines, principles, and standards where not already covered by company-wide frameworks

• Drive modernization initiatives and manage technical debt

Collaboration and alignment

• Work closely with Product Area Managers to balance functional needs with technical priorities

• Support Project Managers in requirements and design decisions within the architectural framework

• Collaborate with Technical Management to translate operational insights into improvement initiatives

• Act as a key interface towards the Chief Technology Officer as well as security, process, and quality functions

Technical ownership and delivery

• Act as project owner for technical and architectural initiatives

• Ensure that technical decisions, risks, and consequences are clearly communicated

• Participate in evaluations of third-party solutions

Leadership and capability development

• Lead, develop, and have line management responsibility for architects within the Core and Credit Business Area

• Support and grow technical specialists within the business area

• Ensure the right technical capabilities are in place for future needs

Customer and business support

• Support sales, Product Area Managers, and Project Managers in technical customer dialogues and larger business cases

• Act as a trusted technical advisor in complex discussions and strategic opportunities

Qualifications and experience

• Proven experience from a senior technical leadership role such as Technical Manager, Lead Architect, or similar

• Strong background in system architecture, preferably within complex enterprise environments

• Experience defining and driving technical strategies and roadmaps

• Solid understanding of modern architectures, integration patterns, and scalable systems

• Familiarity with IBM i and RPGLE development environments, including an understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in modernizing such platforms over time

• Experience with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and cloud-native architectures

• Ability to zoom out and prioritize the overall technical direction over local team interests, especially when navigating competing priorities or cross-team conflicts.

• A genuine interest in and positive attitude towards AI-driven ways of working, including the use of AI agents and automation to improve development processes and the SDLC

• Ability to balance business needs with long-term technical sustainability

• Experience in stakeholder management across multiple functions and seniority levels

Leadership capabilities

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing architects and senior specialists

• Experience with people management and team development

• Ability to inspire, coach, and develop technical talent

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly

• Structured and strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach

Language requirements

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, is required

• Swedish is considered a strong advantage

Why join us

This is an opportunity to take on a central role within Core and Credit with real impact on both technology choices and business development. You will be part of a highly competent and engaged team, in a culture defined by collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. For more information, please contact Martina Malmberg at martina.malmberg@crosskey.fi. Please submit your expression of interest no later than 2 August 2026.