Senior Solution Architect - E-Mobility (m/f/d)

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Responsibilities

• ▹Own the solution and system architecture for cross-team platform initiatives, aligned with the long-term architectural vision
• ▹Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, defining APIs, domain models, system interfaces and integration concepts for Java/Spring Boot microservices and Angular applications
• ▹Design architectures balancing scalability, resilience, security, performance, maintainability and cost efficiency
• ▹Define cloud infrastructure requirements with DevOps and drive cloud-native best practices on AWS and Kubernetes
• ▹Lead architectural initiatives such as platform modernization, migrations, third-party integrations and PoCs for emerging technologies
• ▹Evaluate technologies, frameworks and architectural patterns
• ▹Provide architectural guidance to engineering teams, conduct architecture reviews, ensure compliance with engineering/security/quality standards
• ▹Act as a trusted sparring partner for the Head of Platform Architecture, Product Owners and engineering teams on strategic technology decisions
• ▹Mentor engineers and architects, foster a strong engineering culture
• ▹Support Sales and Customer Success by designing customer-specific solution and migration concepts

Requirements

• ▹Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or comparable qualification
• ▹8+ years of professional experience in Java Enterprise/Spring, including at least 5 years as a Software or Solution Architect designing distributed, cloud-native systems
• ▹Extensive experience designing and implementing cloud-native architectures, ideally on AWS, with strong Kubernetes, microservices and API knowledge
• ▹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 to evaluate architectural trade-offs
• ▹Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• ▹Experience in agile environments, fluent English

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with SAFe
• ▹Basic German skills
• ▹Experience in the EV charging industry or relevant architecture certifications

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹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
• ▹Flexible working hours and location
• ▹Great opportunities for career growth

About the company

vaylens develops one of the leading SaaS platforms in the e-mobility industry, with 80+ cloud-native applications and microservices powering charging infrastructure operation across Europe, as part of the Kostal group.