Senior Solution Architect

Location: 

Göteborg, SE, 417 55

Position Type:  Professional

 

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Join us on our transformation journey to the digital future 

At Digital & IT, we have a clear ambition to enable value creation at scale for the Volvo Group. Digitalization and Digital capabilities is the backbone for enabling the evolution of Volvo Group hard products acting as an intelligent connected entity. Leading towards transition and emerging business models for Volvo Group.

 

With a new product centric operating model and digital technologies, we will produce digital offerings that are profitable, scalable, and differentiated. With Group IT, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals, who learn continuously and embrace change to stay ahead. We have a very important role to play in reaching the Volvo Group ambitions for 2030. Do you want to be part of our transformation journey towards becoming the digital capability of the Group? The time is now.  

 

This will be us - your new colleagues

Our Department, Vehicle Software-R&D within Digital and IT, has the ability to provide digital capabilities to create embedded software that supports services & diagnostics. We provide & facilitate a secure pathway for qualified software deployment.

Our teams are developing Business Applications supporting Embedded Software documentation configuration and release.

Our stakeholders are Software engineers developing software used in all products such as trucks, engines, buses, and construction equipment.

 

We have started to migrate our applications to cloud as Microservices and Micro Frontends as Single Page Applications and will continue our path towards this. In addition to this, our strategic focus is on skills that will define the future of IT: automation, modernization, and smart, scalable solutions. We aim to prioritize expertise in AI, microservices, and .NET to create innovative, intelligent systems that position us ahead in the industry.

Qualifications:

  • Proven track record of work experience as a Solution architect.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
  • Knowledge of software defined vehicle and modern automotive software platforms and architectures
  • Ability to communicate complex aspects within area of specialization
  • Proven experience in learning new business domains, processes, and capabilities.
  • Experience in modeling tools (Sparx EA) and modeling languages such as UML, BPM.
  • Experience in Automotive industry architectural patterns and frameworks
  • 10+ years of IT experience, whereof 5+ years as a solution architect or similar
  • Knowledge about functionality (abilities) in. Net5+ , Node.js
  • Experience in Azure open shift, Azure Red Hat OpenShift
  • Experience in implementation of Microservice, Micro Frontend using:
    • Microservice Architecture, Event-Driven development
    • REST, RESTful API
    • Domain Driven Design
    • Single Page Application
  • Experience in Confluence, Azure DevOps with CI/CD development
  • Cyber Security knowledge in Digital applications and services

Responsibilities:

  • Secure that solution follow Volvo Groups policies (quality, security)
  • Analyze Business needs and understanding business domain (Embedded Software)
  • Researching and understanding new technologies with focus on solution improvement
  • Ensure cybersecurity aspects are incorporated in proposed architectural solutions.
  • Collaborating closely with other solution architects, agile teams, Digital Product Owners, suppliers, and third-party stakeholders in defining the technology, creating a detailed software design of the solution.
  • Actively participating in the PI planning events and ceremonies and together with the rest of Solution architects visualize and present your tasks/commitments/backlogs.
  • Working with cross-functional teams and assures that technical solutions are part of the long-term strategic development plan.
  • Communication, transparency, growth mindset and open for innovation
  • Passion for DevOps, way of working, automation, continuous improvements, and a strong sense of team collaboration.

 

If you are passionate about product development and want to join a dynamic team that is making a difference for Volvo Groups different R&D teams, we encourage you to apply.

“In some countries and for specific positions within Volvo Group Digital & IT, background checks may be required, in accordance with local laws & regulations. If this is applicable to the role you have applied for, you will be informed.”

 

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Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

 

Group Digital & IT is the hub for digital development within Volvo Group. Imagine yourself working with cutting-edge technologies in a global team, represented in more than 30 countries. We are dedicated to leading the way of tomorrow’s transport solutions, guided by a strong customer mindset and high level of curiosity, both as individuals and as a team. Here, you will thrive in your career in an environment where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.

Job Category:  Information Technology
Organization:  Group Digital & IT
Travel Required:  Occasional Travel
Requisition ID:  27024

Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.