Senior Solution Architect – E-Mobility

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

📋 Description

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

• Convert business needs 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 and promote cloud-native best practices on AWS and Kubernetes.

• Spearhead platform modernization, migrations, third-party integrations, and proofs of concept for new technologies.

• Assess technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns.

• Provide architectural guidance, perform architecture reviews, and ensure compliance with engineering, security, and quality standards.

• Counsel Product Owners, Software Project Managers, the Head of Platform Architecture, and engineering teams on strategic technology choices.

• Mentor engineers and architects while contributing to the engineering culture.

• Assist Sales and Customer Success with tailored solution and migration concepts for enterprise clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's 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.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Software or Solution Architect, specializing in designing distributed, cloud-native systems.

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

• Profound knowledge of Kubernetes, microservices, APIs, and contemporary software architecture principles.

• Strong grasp of software quality, scalability, performance, security, and maintainability in SaaS settings.

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

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.

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

• Proficient in English (both written and spoken).

• Basic German language skills are a plus.

• Experience in the EV charging sector or relevant architectural certifications are welcomed but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and location options.

• Excellent opportunities for career advancement.

• Secure and forward-looking workplace as part of the Kostal group.

• Meaningful work that supports Europe’s shift towards electric mobility.

• Enthusiastic colleagues with a hands-on approach.