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How does the application process work?
Once we have received your application, we will normally be able to get back to you within one week. If your application is of interest to us, we will contact you to arrange a teams meeting / phone call or an on-site meeting to get to know you.
After the first informal interview we will contact you within 3 days. If we feel that you make a powerful addition to our team, we will invite you to further interviews. These will normally take place in our Frankfurt office.
Visit our career site to find out which position suits you best.
How do I apply?
Please apply online using the application forms offered for open positions on our career website only. You can find these here. Please understand that we cannot respond to e-mail or paper-based applications.
What qualifications do I need?
Preferably, you will have a degree in business information systems, computer science or a related discipline. If you do not meet our academic requirements but have a solid background (preferably in Enterprise Architecture and/or consulting), feel free to make an application. The non-academic qualifications you may need to join our team depend on the position you are applying for. Learn more here.
What soft skills do I need?
We will expect you to be discreet and act responsibly, to be able to create trust and always keep our clients’ interests in mind. All our architects have strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Thinking outside the box, showing interest in related EA topics as well as the ability to see and understand the bigger picture is an essential part of our everyday business. At Scape, you should be willing to learn and constantly grow on a professional and personal level.
Where will I be based?
We have been a hybrid organization since our inception. Our primary location is Frankfurt, Germany. This is where our central office is located and where most of our internal meetings and events take place. As our projects are spread all over Germany (and are often worked on remotely), other locations or working from home are also possible.
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What can I expect from my first weeks at Scape?
During your first week we will provide you with the necessary equipment to get started, and introduce you to our internal processes, consulting services and products. On your first day you will meet one of our colleagues who will work closely with you and make sure to answer all your questions. Since we care about team work a lot, you will have the opportunity to meet your peers and learn more about our company during regular meetups.
Depending on your role you could be meeting our clients or taking the lead on a project from the very beginning. You will always have the chance to compare notes with experienced Scape peers.
What exactly does an architect do at Scape?
We help our clients build and develop their Enterprise Architecture practice and support the implementation of architecture projects. We focus on all aspects of EA from business to solution architecture. Learn more about our projects here.
Please have a look here, if you are curious about how the everyday life of an architect looks like, what the difference is between Enterprise, Business, IT, and Solution Architects or why architects are so important in today’s business.
What is a typical week for an architect at Scape?
There are few weeks that can be described as “typical”. We advise clients from across all industries on all aspects of enterprise architecture. You are usually working with the client 3 to 4 days a week. You will have the possibility to work from home depending on project and client. Usually, you will be spending no more than 80% of your time on client projects. You can choose to spend the rest of the time on developing our products, organizing events and trainings or meeting friends and family. What matters is the result.
How much travel is expected?
This depends on specific projects and customers and cannot be answered in general terms. For many customers, it is now easily possible to spend a large portion of project time at home or in the back office. In fact, many of our employees work primarily from home, traveling only for specific client appointments, team meetings, or to attend training courses or conferences. However, since we can't predict the future, you must be prepared to leave your home base 3 to 4 days a week.
Can I work from home?
As a matter of principle, we work location-independent. Unless client projects or internal meetings and events require an on-site presence, our employees can work from home. However, we are well aware of the drawbacks of a purely virtual collaboration and therefore support in-office work and regular meetings.
Grow with us
What is the typical career path at Scape?
Our career model comprises six levels. A detailed description can be found here.
What training do you offer?
Our architects are the hub of our business making their professional skills paramount to our success. This is why the ongoing development of your skills is a priority embedded in our strategy. With this in mind, we have developed a special training program for architects that is matched to your individual goals. Knowledge sharing and learning are also key aspects of our regular team meetings and our Knowledge Café.
Will I be able to undertake a PhD program at Scape?
If you have been working at Scape for two years, you will be able to join our PhD program.
We can provide valuable support in selecting topic and advisor. You will also benefit from our extensive experience and top network. During your PhD program you will be working part-time at Scape.
Will I be able to make partner at Scape?
Aside from the classic career path at Scape you will have the chance to take over corporate responsibility and eventually make partner. If we feel that you have the necessary qualifications to make partner, you will be able to join our partner program during which we will prepare you for your future role.