Solution Architect

• Analyse business requirements, translate them into use cases and define overarching data models and system interfaces for the mostly Java/Spring Boot microservices and mostly Angular frontends.
• Develop sustainable software solution architectures based on the business requirements and the architectural vision for the platform that balance performance, security, maintainability, cost-efficiency, and scalability.
• Define cloud infrastructure requirements in collaboration with DevOps, ensuring alignment with modern cloud-native best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to defined guideline, compliance & security standards
• Coordinate architecture projects within the system landscape.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, project managers, developers, and DevOps engineers, within a scaled agile environment.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Support DACH and international sales with customer specific solution and migration concepts

• Analytical mindset with an excellent understanding of complex technical relationships and hardware-software communication.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in distributed international teams.
• Ability to present and communicate complex solution designs in a simple manner.
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies and experience in scaled agile environments (ideally organized with SAFe).
• Ideally, experience in the EV charging business.

Education:

• University degree in Computer Sciences/Business Informatics or similar education.

Work experiences - time/seniority/ sector:

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Solution/Enterprise/Integration/Software Architect in distributed systems and cloud-native microservice landscapes.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development within the Java Enterprise/Spring environment.

Technical/ IT knowledge:

• Extensive experience in designing and implementing distributed systems in cloud-native environments (like AWS), with proficiency in Kubernetes.
• Proven track record in designing secure architectural solutions, including identity and access management, encryption and compliance with industry security standards.
• Experience with software quality assurance, ideally also in load and performance testing.
• Relevant certifications in the field of architecture are a plus.

Language - with level

• Fluent in English
• Extended basic knowledge in German

Mobility requirements

• As per need - approximately 8 - 16 working days per year to Germany or similar locations

• Candidates must be based in Europe with unrestricted EU work and travel rights.

• A purpose-driven company driving Europe's transition toward electric mobility

• Passionate colleagues with a hands-on mentality

• A safe and future-oriented workplace as part of the Kostal group