Solution Architect at Product Development IT, Scania IT

Scania is currently undergoing an exciting transformation from being a traditional truck manufacturer into becoming a provider of complete transportation solutions. Our success depends on smart IT solutions and high connectivity where Scania IT is the central enabler. Do you want to be part of Scania’s exciting digitalization journey, join us now!

We are currently looking for a Solution Architect to join one of our cross functional teams in the Design & Supporting Process group within department Product Development IT. The department is responsible for delivering IT to Scania’s product development process at R&D. As Solution Architect you will be responsible for establishing the optimum technology solution to meet a specific business need. You will focus on development projects, in accordance with the company's enterprise architecture principles and with Scania desired IT state. You will work with Enterprise Architects, Business Analysts, Developers and Business Representatives.


Your work assignments

Convert business- and technical requirements into an architecture and design that becomes the blueprint for the solution being created.
Formulate architectural designs consistent with strategy, relevant patterns and enterprise architecture principles.
Provide technical guidance for Business Analysts and development teams throughout the course of projects and in system maintenance.
Plan the technical requirements to transition from a design into a working solution.
Having led the design phase of a project, participate in all remaining phases to verify that the design is installed, configured and documented correctly.
Where relevant, assist with assessment of vendor proposals.

Your profile
We expect you to have a university degree in Computer Science and 3-5 years’ experience within system development complemented with the following competencies: 

Ability to constructively challenge ideas and design approaches
Strong design-, analytical- and technical aptitude
Experience of understanding business requirements and working with key business and technology stakeholders
Good understanding of multiple architectural design patterns, data integration techniques, SOA and AWS Cloud Services
Experience of Sparx EA, UML, SCRUM and Information Modelling
Excellent architecture diagramming capabilities
Ability to articulate ideas and be fluent in whiteboard demonstrations
Experience and be comfortable with an Agile development environment
Verbal and written communication skills, ability to create effective requirements documents and review them with project stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
Excellent ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing

 
As a person you have a proactive approach and you enjoy taking on new challenges and are motivated by having many things on your table. You like working in a team, but it is also important that you can take initiatives and work independently. We expect applicants to be curious, have excellent problem-solving skills and to have a genuine interest in IT.
 
As an employee of Scania, we offer individual career development in addition to other benefits such as employee car, bonus, pension, flexible working hours, lunch at reduced prices and more. If you live in Stockholm, we offer Scania Jobexpress – a bus service between Stockholm and Södertälje.
 
More information
Don’t hesitate to contact Nina Roed (Group Manager R&D systems), 08-553 720 04 or Ann-Louise Rova (Recruitment Specialist), 08- 553 715 16.
 
Application
Your application should include a CV, cover letter and copies of any certificates.
We handle applications ongoing.
 
If you have any problems, you can send your application to kandidatbokning@scania.com
Please indicate “Job ID 20162721 Solution Architect” in the subject line.
Include a CV and cover letter. We also need your full name, personal ID number, address, e-mail address and telephone number to ensure your application is complete.