Lead Architect - Volvo Group Connected Solutions

Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity.

We are committed to be a driving force in the transition to efficient, fossil-free and safe means of transport. Great progress is achieved by connecting great people, because together, we shape the world we want to live in.  
At Volvo Group Connected Solutions, we believe that connectivity is the key to making a difference. With vast amounts of data, we are pushing boundaries for what connectivity can do in a transforming industry. 
The Position

Our Digital Channels and Design team at Volvo Group Connected Solutions (VGCS) is dedicated to designing, developing, and maintaining a comprehensive digital ecosystem. This includes the Customer Portal, Marketplace, Developer Portal, and Connected Services Support Portal, both as end user business capabilities and as a platform that internal and partner developers will love. Our aim is to empower users in their daily transport logistics operations by offering a premium experience. We achieve this by working closely with our partners and customers to develop outstanding user experiences and business-enhancing services and products. 
In your role as the Lead Solution Architect for Digital Channels and Design, you will be part of the Management Team and be the strategic leader ensuring that our digital solutions across all channels align with business objectives and integrate seamlessly with existing architectures. You will guide and influence the technical and architectural decisions within the product teams. Emphasizing simplicity, you are prepared to challenge technical constraints and procedures to create robust, maintainable, and scalable solutions. As a visionary, you will plan and develop the architectural runway in collaboration with the VGCS Enterprise Architects and global architecture forum. 

Furthermore, you will:

* Lead the design of the technological architecture of the Digital Channel’s products incl. mobile apps, collaborating with teams and supported by our Enterprise Architects.
* Initiate and/or head pre-studies on future key cross-team developments, shaping integrations for upcoming business opportunities.  
* Combine business and user needs with solid technical solutions.  
* Take a leadership role in your area of expertise and mentor others Digital Channels solution architects  
* Identify and address technical impediments, working with the Digital Channels solution architects and VGCS Enterprise Architects.  
* Provide software engineering practices and guidelines to ensure stability, scalability, and performance.  
* Work closely with designers with Business Architecture  
* Facilitate Agile, DevSecOps and Continuous Delivery practices alongside product and support teams. 


Your profile

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field, backed by at least 10 years of experience as a Solution Architect, and currently at principal level, with a preference for specialization in digital channels. Experience with mobile applications will be considered a significant asset. Expertise in microservice architecture is essential, including modular React architecture, enterprise and partner integrations, Amazon Web Services (AWS) serverless and infrastructure IAM and CI/CD.  A successful record of accomplishment in API development is crucial, demonstrating a drive for process improvements and establishing structure within technical environments. The role demands a team-oriented individual who brings a strong sense of ownership to their work. An innovative and curious mindset is key, ideally with experience in front-end interfaces, digital channels, or fleet management systems. Exceptional communication skills and fluency in English are mandatory to effectively collaborate and articulate complex solutions within our global team. 

What can we offer you?

Embark on an exhilarating journey at the forefront of innovation! Join a dynamic team that thrives on exceptional outcomes, friendly relationships, and a culture of high performance. We are trailblazers, redefining standards in user experience, market agility, and customer value, all propelled by modern leadership, a commitment to our people, and a deep-seated passion for impactful change. 
Seize the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinarily talented colleagues in a vibrant, international setting at Lindholmen. Here, you will discover a world where professional growth and personal development go hand in hand, fostering an environment where your potential can truly flourish.  
Welcome to the heart of connectivity at Volvo Group Connected Solutions! 
Please contact:   
Cécile Anthyme, Digital Channels Director, +46 76 553 62 77. 
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