Senior Solution Architect – E-Mobility

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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 that balance 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 proofs of concept for emerging technologies
• ▹Evaluate technologies, frameworks and architectural patterns
• ▹Provide architectural guidance to engineering teams, conduct architecture reviews and ensure compliance with engineering, security and quality standards
• ▹Act as a trusted sparring partner for the Head of Platform Architecture, Product Owners, Software Project Managers and engineering teams on strategic technology decisions
• ▹Mentor engineers and architects
• ▹Support Sales and Customer Success with customer-specific solution and migration concepts for enterprise customers

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 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 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, able to evaluate architectural trade-offs
• ▹Experience working in agile development environments

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with SAFe
• ▹Basic German skills
• ▹Experience in the EV charging industry or relevant architecture certifications (not required)

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Flexible working hours and location
• ▹Career growth opportunities
• ▹Purpose-driven company supporting Europe's transition to electric mobility
• ▹Passionate colleagues with a hands-on mentality
• ▹Safe, future-oriented workplace as part of the KOSTAL Group

About the company

vaylens develops innovative software and SaaS solutions for the marketing and management of charging stations for electric vehicles. It is based in Dortmund and is part of the KOSTAL Group.