Senior Solution Architect - E-Mobility

Role Overview

Shape the future of a large-scale cloud platform for e-mobility as a Senior Solution Architect at vaylens. You'll architect one of the leading SaaS platforms in the rapidly growing e-mobility industry, defining the architecture behind the next generation of our platform and driving cross-team solution design.

What You Will Do

Own the solution and system architecture for cross-team platform initiatives, translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, and design architectures that balance scalability, resilience, security, performance, maintainability, and cost efficiency.

Why It Might Be a Fit

As a Senior Solution Architect, you'll have a significant impact on the future of our platform, influencing the scalability, security, performance, and long-term success of our products while helping engineering teams deliver innovative solutions for customers around the world.

Requirements

• 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, with 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 with the ability to evaluate architectural trade-offs and make sustainable technology decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to different audiences
• 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

Benefits

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

Originally posted on Himalayas