AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and in other sectors. As a global technology provider , AVL offers concepts, solutions and methodologies in the fields of e-mobility, ADAS and autonomous driving, vehicle integration, digitalization, virtualization, Big Data, and much more.

Lead System & Enterprise Architect for Software Portfolio f/m/d

As Enterprise Architect resp. Lead System Architect you are responsible for the quality and suitability of the architecture across all software applications and solutions on logical and conceptual level. For this position the lead system architect will focus on aligning the business architecture, the assurance of a modular information architecture, the alignment of automation architecture and broad architectural aspects of operational excellence across the entire software portfolio of IODP. Guiding modernization and modularization initiatives as well as developing the enterprise architecture principles together with the system architects will be core to this position. The enterprise architect builds the bridge between business, information and technology aspects across project related solution work and the industrialization of those into the product development units. Collaboration with application, solution and system architects is key. Knowledge about customer enterprise IT landscape as well as deep knowledge about technical and operational aspects of cloud, distributed systems, system integration challenges are further crucial for the enterprise architect.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the evolution of our software portfolio with focus on enterprise readiness and operational excellence
• Lead and guide the modularization and modernization initiatives of individual applications
• Develop the portfolio architectural runway together with our technical leads and architects during the phases of our scaled agile development approach
• Act as sparring partner for application, solution and system architects, coach and develop the architecture skills across the architectural chapter
• Lead, coordinate and contribute to the AVL Architecture Chapter/Guild
• Drive architecture initiatives around digital transformation
• Implement the 6 ISAQB core responsibilities of architects on system level (higher abstraction) together with application, solution and system architects across the domains
• Drive the transformation of our systems towards DevOps and SaaS
• Implement and support architecture reviews with architecture trade off analysis method
• Implement and lead technology scouting, manage the technology roadmap and assess the technology risks

YOUR PROFILE:

• At least 10-15 years of experience in software product development organizations and international environments
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as system/enterprise architect
• Experience in product software development and application modernization
• Experience with data architecture, integration patterns and practices
• Experience in SaaS, DevOps, Service Mesh and automation
• Experience in MASA/SOA and Event-Driven Architectures
• Experience in agile software development environments (SAFe)
• Excellent language skills: English mandatory, German is an advantage
• Some international travelling required (customers, development centers)

WE OFFER:

• Homeoffice
• Flexitime Regulation
• Canteen
• Award-winning Training Programs
• Health Management
• Parental Leave Management (Maternity/Paternity Protection & Educational Leave)

Annual Remuneration: Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the annual gross remuneration (full-time) for this position as a basis for negotiation: €65.000,00. We will, in any case, offer market-conforming payment taking qualifications and professional experience into account.