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IT Application Architect Senior - Digital Backbone

4 Day Work Week€50kHybrid · Torino or Milano

About the role

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Overview

You will join the IT architecture function, responsible for designing and governing AI‑enabled application solutions integrated into the enterprise ecosystem. You will define scalable and secure architectures, ensuring alignment with Group standards, regulatory requirements and business objectives, and contributing to the controlled adoption of Artificial Intelligence in application processes.

What your responsibilities will be

  • Design AI‑enabled application architectures integrated with legacy systems and enterprise platforms
  • Define APIs, services and application integration layers
  • Design application flows based on orchestration of AI agents and intelligent workflows
  • Define integration patterns between applications and AI and LLM models
  • Design distributed architectures based on microservices and event-driven approaches
  • Ensure application security, data protection and access management
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, auditability and traceability of solutions
  • Identify and standardise reusable architectural patterns for AI integration
  • Collaborate with development, Data, MLOps, Cyber Security and enterprise Architecture teams
  • Support the definition of guidelines for the enterprise adoption of AI
  • Evaluate AI technologies and frameworks, integration and orchestration platforms

Who we are looking for

If you have the following characteristics, we are waiting for you:

  • At least 5 years of experience in the role
  • Enterprise architecture and application integration
  • Microservices and event-driven architectures
  • API design and integration
  • AI integration patterns and LLM orchestration
  • Integration platforms (API management, middleware, ESB, iPaaS)
  • Application security, identity management and access control
  • Regulatory requirements and compliance in regulated contexts
  • AI model lifecycle and MLOps practices
  • Complex enterprise systems and integration with legacy systems
  • English language at least B2 level
  • Experience in banking or regulated contexts
  • Knowledge of CRM and marketing automation ecosystems
  • Integration between AI and core platforms (customer data, digital channels)
  • Experience in large-scale digital transformation programmes

An academic and/or work background in an international context is a preferred qualification.

What we offer

  • Gross annual salary starting from 50.000 €

  • The Group provides a variable component of remuneration as governed by the Remuneration Policies available on the Group website

  • Complementary elements governed by the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Credit and second-level company agreements

  • Professional development initiatives supporting the growth of our people

  • Extensive training offer through the Corporate Academy dedicated to the continuous development of professional, managerial and transversal skills at all levels

  • Possibility to opt for flexible working and the 4x9 short week

  • Modern and integrated corporate welfare system ( link)

  • Health coverage and supplementary pension from the date of hiring

  • Advantages on the Group's banking products and services

About us

We are a leader in Italy and one of the main banking groups in Europe. Join us and be part of our success story! With over 20 million customers in Italy and abroad, we are a true engine of sustainable growth with a strong commitment to the environment and a tangible impact on society.

People are at the centre; we take care of them by committing to create an inclusive culture within the Group where everyone feels like a protagonist and valued.

The Chief Data, A.I. & Technology Officer Area is the Group's IT division that combines the agility of a fintech with the solidity of a large group; you will have the opportunity to work in an innovative context with cutting-edge technologies and a strong drive towards digital transformation.

Join our international reality. The future does not wait, it is chosen!

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We guarantee an inclusive environment and equal opportunities. We will consider all applications regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability or any other protected category in compliance with Legislative Decrees 198/2006, 215/03 and 216/03.

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About Intesa Sanpaolo

Italy's premier banking group serving 14.6M+ customers globally, offering comprehensive financial services with innovative work-life balance policies including 4-day work weeks.

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