Software Architect

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Electrolux Group Technology Organization (GTO) is looking to strengthen its international team committed to deliver the architecture for the Group’s growing portfolio of connected products. The SW Architect position is open within the Architecture Team and reports directly to its Head.
About the role
The SW Architect designs and oversees implementation of software for connectivity systems to support the global strategy for connected appliances. He/she ensures that all software is working at optimal levels and supports definition of system requirements. This includes proper strategic management of connectivity software and data model complexity, considering the long-lasting presence of products on the market (minimum 10 years), adequate cyber-security, and peculiarities of the IoT model. Monitoring of new trends and integration of new emerging technologies - embedded, client or cloud based - is another key element of this role. The position interfaces to various functions within Electrolux and is a global, strategic role, with the goal of ensuring technical competitive advantage of Electrolux connected products, services and systems.
If you are passionate about innovation, possess superb programming skills and enjoy dynamic, international environment, join us and strengthen our Architecture team, which on everyday basis supports the entire Electrolux Group with the best-in-class architecture for connectivity products and services.
Responsibilities
The SW Architect analyzes existing software and systems to ensure they offer adequate robustness and flexibility and are effectively meeting the needs of the organization. The SW architect also has a fundamental role in enabling proper modularity practices and data model definitions to enable software re-use across components.
Based on his/her knowledge of ICT trends and SW architecture best practices, the Senior SW Architect proactively recommends alternatives or improvements to enhance connectivity systems and processes.
Leads the design and architecture-review processes for new systems. Develops and documents the proposed software design for integration and implementation of new components, working in cross-functional teams;
Assures application of design rules (modularity, scalability, robustness, extensibility, interoperability, simplicity, …) and best practices of SW development process and Agile methodology during Project lifetime.
Defines, validates and evangelizes data model, long-term rules and configuration tools and practices for SW interfaces and interoperability across connectivity components and product portfolio.
Supports creation and execution of detailed designs for implementation and integration of new software components into existing infrastructure, working in close collaboration with Project Manager and other GC&T and IT functions. Engages in implementation where appropriate.
Helps troubleshoot complex software problems spanning entire connectivity architecture.
Ensures SW architecture is well documented, up-to-date and communicated to the relevant stakeholders.
Ensures that proper tools are adopted, that adequate SW design, coding, development, maintenance, testing and documentation methodology is used within relevant projects, and that sound processes are followed. Leads proper process and methodology definition and implementation, as appropriate.
Represents Electrolux in relevant standardization bodies (such as Open Connectivity Foundation) where appropriate, executes Electrolux strategy in the definition of these upcoming IoT standards and ensures interoperability and compliance of Electrolux connectivity solutions.
Helps build and maintain internal- and external stakeholder networks (e.g. with sectors, suppliers, partner institutes, universities.



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