Senior Solution Architect – E-Mobility

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the solution and system architecture for initiatives across multiple teams.

• Convert business requirements into scalable technical solutions by defining APIs, domain models, system interfaces, and integration strategies.

• Create architectures that balance scalability, resilience, security, performance, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Specify cloud infrastructure needs in collaboration with DevOps, promoting cloud-native best practices on AWS and Kubernetes.

• Spearhead platform modernization efforts, migrations, third-party integrations, and proofs of concept.

• Assess technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns.

• Offer architectural guidance, conduct architecture reviews, and ensure adherence to engineering, security, and quality standards.

• Counsel Product Management, Engineering, DevOps, and architecture stakeholders on pivotal technology decisions.

• Mentor engineers and architects, contributing to the overall engineering culture.

• Assist Sales and Customer Success by providing customer-specific solution and migration concepts for enterprise clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Over 8 years of professional experience in Software Engineering, particularly within Java Enterprise/Spring environments.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Software or Solution Architect focused on designing distributed, cloud-native systems.

• Extensive experience in designing and implementing cloud-native architectures, preferably on AWS.

• Strong expertise in Kubernetes, microservices, APIs, and principles of modern software architecture.

• Solid understanding of software quality, scalability, performance, security, and maintainability in SaaS contexts.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-team technical initiatives, including architecture redesigns, platform migrations, or large integration projects.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.

• Experience in agile development environments; familiarity with SAFe is a plus.

• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

• Basic German language skills are advantageous.

• Background in the EV charging industry or relevant architecture certifications are appreciated but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and location options.

• Excellent opportunities for career advancement.

• A secure and forward-thinking workplace as a member of the Kostal group.