Position: Solution Architect (Germany)
Company: SoloWay Technologies
Category: Business Analyst
Experience required: 5y
English level: fluent

We are looking for a Solution Architect with a focus on manufacturing & automation domain. In this
role, you will help to shape the future and transform the IT landscape in manufacturing. You are not only
a designer but also a driver in central transformation programs towards factory automation.

Role
As a Solution Architect, you are responsible for the alignment and design of the Manufacturing & Automation domain with a strong focus on Factory Automation. You work with software architects, solution designers and software developers on the IT landscape
in both strategic projects and programs in relation to your responsible domain. You support and advise your colleagues in the creation of solution designs with regard to the use of components, interfaces or the decision regarding in-house development or standardization.

You will also be responsible for suggesting the right on-premise or cloud-based architecture based on the business requirements. As part of your policy competence within the domain, you make decisions and implement them. In the case of cross-domain issues, you support finding solutions and bring the necessary stakeholders to the table.

You will work together with the IT department colleagues and together you create the transformation roadmap and implement it in strategic projects.

Еxperience:
 A successfully completed degree in (business) computer science, industrial engineering,
electrical engineering, physics or similar;
 15+ years of experience in software development/architecture, factory automation or IT
consulting;
 A good combination of business process and IT system competence, for example in the fields of production IT or automation technology or digital manufacturing;
 Sound methodological and technical knowledge of software and automation solutions in shop floor IT at the interface of IT and OT;
 Strong experience with MES systems, device connectivity, IoT technologies,
connection concepts and/or cloud solutions;
 A confident demeanor, strong communication skills and enthusiasm;
 A high level of initiative, teamwork and flexibility;
 Fluent German skills, combined with good English skills