SOLUTION ARCHITECT

Solution Architect - 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 As Solution Architect, you will ensure that solutions meet business needs and are compatible with existing architectures. You will support and drive the technical and architectural decisions for your product team. You value simplicity and are willing to challenge technical constraints and procedures to achieve robust, maintainable, and scalable solutions. You will be the visionary force behind the technical solutions and are responsible for planning and developing the architectural runway in collaboration with the VGCS global architecture forum. You still have a strong interest in coding and have a willingness to put in practice your findings and support the rest of the team. If you want to be part of our exciting journey and awesome team, we have an opportunity right here! We are now looking for a Solution Architect within VGCS Latin America, Transport Solutions. You will work in close collaboration together with the development team, Product Owners, User Experience designers, Front and Back-End Developers, and Business Analysts. You will be responsible for driving the technical and architectural activities within different initiatives and coordinate the overall solution regarding the architectural deliverables. Design the overall technological architecture of the Transport Solutions products Be part and/or lead pre-studies on features for future business opportunities to determine and shape integrations that will be used in the years to come Ensuring that business and user needs are combined with solid technical solutions Taking the role as a leader within your competence area and act as a mentor Identify and remove technical impediments, in collaboration with the Digital Channels Architects forum and VGCS Enterprise Architects Provide the teams with policies and guidelines regarding software engineering practices to ensure stability, scalability, and performance Act as an enabler of Agile and DevSecOps practices in collaboration with product and support teams Your Profile Your personality is your major reason for success, but we think you also have: A University degree in software engineering, computer science or similar education Minimum 5 Years Experience as Solution Architect Practical experience of integration architecture incl. API gateways and APIs (REST, graphQL) Knowledge in asynchronous programming, microservice architecture, AWS managed service like Amazon SNS, Amazon SQS, AWS lambda Strong interest in process improvements and ability to create structure A team player with a great sense of owner mentality A curious and innovative mindset Experience of digital channels or fleet management systems is a plus Experience from mobile (connected) applications is also a great advantage Good communication skills for management and team communication Fluent in English, both written and spoken What we can offer you You will be part of a team that creates great results through awesome people, strong relationships, and a high-performance culture. We want to set a new standard for user experience, speed to market, and customer value. We will do this through modern leadership, people in focus, and a true passion to really make a difference. We who work in this team have a lot of fun, are great collaborators, and we all consider ourselves as leaders of our work and owners of our results. You get an opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues in an exciting, global environment which provides a great opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. You will work in close collaboration with our customers and deliver cutting-edge solutions and services which drive their profitability and growth. Who we are and what we believe in Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the groups leading brands and entities. This selection process will be conducted with the support of Manu Mourão Consulting At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values. We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the personal data of all participants, in full compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful experience at every stage of the process. At Volvo Group Connected Solutions we drive transportation forward through connectivity. Our services and solutions are the key to a connected and more productive infrastructure, to ensure safer transport and reduced carbon emissions. By leveraging massive amounts of data from our customers' connected assets, we are leading the way in a rapidly changing industry.