Senior Solution Architect – E-Mobility

• Own the solution and system architecture for cross-team platform initiatives
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, defining APIs, domain models, system interfaces, and integration concepts
• 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 platform modernization, migrations, third-party integrations, and proofs of concept for emerging technologies
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns
• Provide architectural guidance, conduct architecture reviews, and ensure engineering, security, and quality compliance
• Advise Product Owners, Software Project Managers, the Head of Platform Architecture, and engineering teams on strategic technology decisions
• Mentor engineers and architects and contribute to engineering culture
• Support Sales and Customer Success with customer-specific solution and migration concepts for enterprise customers

• 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
• 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
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in agile development environments; experience with SAFe is an advantage
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Basic German skills are a plus
• Experience in the EV charging industry or relevant architecture certifications are welcome but not required

• Flexible working hours and location
• Great opportunities for career growth
• Safe and future-oriented workplace as part of the Kostal group
• Purpose-driven work supporting Europe’s transition toward electric mobility
• Passionate colleagues with a hands-on mentality