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Architect for Swedbank’s Pega Platform

Swedbank ABSundbyberg, SwedenFull-timeSalary not listed · Typical pay in SwedenPosted Oct 23, 2026Closes Nov 11, 2026
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Do you have an interest in Platform development, within an important and evolving platform, used across the bank? We are looking an architect to join our development of the Pega platform in the BPM-platform team.In Swedbank you have the opportunity to:
  • Define and evolve the technical architecture of the Pega platform, ensuring scalability, security, and long-term maintainability

  • Work proactively, anticipating technical risks and challenges before they become problems

  • Set technical standards and best practices for how the platform is built, configured, and extended across the bank

  • Work closely with developers and agile teams to guide design decisions and ensure solutions align with the overall architecture

  • Collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT to translate complex requirements into sound technical solutions

  • Evaluate new capabilities, integrations, and technologies, and assess their fit within the platform's architecture

  • Work hands on with configuration and development of the platform

What is needed in this role:
  • A bachelor's or master's degree, or equivalent competence acquired in another way

  • Solid experience as an architect within Pega and/or platform development, with a track record of designing large-scale, scalable solutions

  • Strong understanding of platform architecture, including how to balance configuration, extensibility, and long-term maintainability

  • Experience of system integration, APIs, and designing for interoperability in a complex, distributed environment

  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and release management in a platform context

  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

With us, you can experience:
  • Personal and professional growth through self-leadership and continuous development.

  • Meaningful work that positively impacts our workplace, our customers, and society.

  • An open and collaborative culture that encourages cross-functional teamwork and provides networking opportunities.

  • A supportive and inclusive environment that promotes a balanced and sustainable work-life, with flexible working conditions when suitable for the role.

  • Enjoy country-specific benefits, including banking offers, a pension plan, our share-based reward program, health insurance in the Baltics and a health allowance in Sweden.

"Join our team and...

become part of the exciting journey we've started. Our platform, offering, and organization are evolving, which means there's plenty of room for us to shape what comes next, together. As a manager, I believe in transparency, a strong team spirit, and a caring environment built around a common goal." -John Karlsson, your future manager

We look forward to receiving your application by 11.11.2026. 

Location: Sundbyberg, Stockholm

Recruiting manager: John Karlsson

We may begin the selection during the application period, so we welcome your application as soon as possible.

We would like to let you know that a background check and a drug test may be a part of the process for this role.

We have made our choice regarding recruitment media and therefore kindly decline contact with ad sellers or sellers of other recruitment services.

Swedbank does not discriminate anybody based on gender, age, sexual orientation or sexual identity, ethnicity, religion or disability, everybody is welcome.

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Updated Oct 25, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, Sweden
SEK 546,171 average / year

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Cost of living · Sweden
78.4 vs New York = 100

UN living-cost index for Sweden (ICSC post adjustment 37.6), as of 1 Oct 2026.

Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)

Work permit route
  • Work permit: Job offer with terms equal to Swedish collective agreements; new salary threshold
  • EU Blue Card: Degree and salary threshold
  • Job seeker permit for highly qualified: Advanced degree, up to 9 months

Official routes: Swedish Migration Agency

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