Role Overview
As a Senior Solution Architect, you'll define the architecture behind the next generation of our platform, driving cross-team solution design and shaping the evolution of our microservice landscape.
What You Will Do
Own the solution and system architecture for cross-team platform initiatives, translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, and design architectures that balance scalability, resilience, security, performance, maintainability, and cost efficiency.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You'll have a significant impact on the future of our platform, influencing the scalability, security, performance, and long-term success of our products while helping engineering teams deliver innovative solutions for customers around the world.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a comparable qualification
- 8+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering within Java Enterprise/Spring environments
- At least 5 years of experience as a Software or Solution Architect designing distributed, cloud-native systems
- Extensive experience designing and implementing cloud-native architectures, ideally on AWS, with strong knowledge of Kubernetes, microservices, APIs, and modern software architecture principles
- Strong understanding of software quality, scalability, performance, security, and maintainability in SaaS environments
- Proven ability to lead cross-team technical initiatives such as architecture redesigns, platform migrations, or large integration projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate architectural trade-offs and make sustainable technology decisions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to different audiences
- Experience working in agile development environments; experience with SAFe is an advantage
- Fluent English (written and spoken); basic German skills are a plus
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and location
- Great opportunities for career growth
- Passionate colleagues with a hands-on mentality
- A safe and future-oriented workplace as part of the Kostal group
- A purpose-driven company driving Europe’s transition toward electric mobility
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