Head of Architecture & Platform Tech

This isn't a conventional car company. We're a new global brand that focuses on the need of the connected generation, sustainability, and a hassle-free customer experience.

Head of Architecture & Platform Tech
Lynk & Co is seeking a visionary technology leader to join our team as the Head of Platform Tech and Architecture with deep understanding of architectural & information security and passion for driving technical excellence.

You will be part of central technology department reporting to CTO and you will lead team of central tech architects, information security specialists and teams managing tech foundation platforms.

The position is based in Gothenburg Sweden at Lynk & Co International HQ.



What you'll do


- Maintain and execute a strategic technology roadmap to drive the evolution and scalability of our tech platform architecture.

- Lead a team of talented architects and specialists, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

- Maintain and enforce architectural standards, principles, ensuring robustness, scalability, security, compliance, and performance across the technology landscape.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, functional tech teams and operations, to align technology strategies with business objectives.

- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, making recommendations for adoption and driving continuous improvement.

- Drive the implementation and adoption of best practices for software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies.

- Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery of solutions.


What you should have



- Proven experience as a technology leader, preferably in a similar role, with a strong background in enterprise architecture and information security.

- Deep understanding of scalable and distributed systems, microservices, APIs, cloud technologies, and data management.

- Deep understanding of modern software development methodologies and technologies.

- Strong knowledge of architectural patterns, frameworks, and tools, with a focus on reliability, security, and performance.

- Experience leading and motivating teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

- Strategic mindset, with the ability to align technology strategies with business goals and drive organizational change.

- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex technology projects on time and within budget.

Working for Lynk & Co

Want to learn more about working for Lynk & Co and what we offer? Read more via this link: Why Lynk & Co - Lynk & Co (lynkco.com) (https://careers.lynkco.com/pages/why-lynk-co)

Our recruitment process

We work with a competence based framework. You apply by submitting your LinkedIn-profile or CV written in English and answering a few questions.

Our selection will primarily look at acquired competencies and skills.

To help us place the right people in the right role, we believe in science-based and fair assessment methods. Therefore, as part of our recruitment process, we use psychometric assessments from Alva Labs (https://help.alvalabs.io/en/collections/1831924-for-candidates) to help us increase our hiring success by identifying the candidates that are most likely to thrive and be successful in the role.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to bijal.bakhda@lynkco.com

To learn more about us, check out our website and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lynkco.global/).