Position: Solution Architect (Only in Germany)
Company: CHI Software
Category: Lead
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

The CHI Software team is not standing still. We love our job and give it one hundred percent of us! Every new project is a challenge that we face successfully. The only thing that can stop us is… Wait, it’s nothing! The number of projects is growing, and with them, our team too. And now we need a **Solution Architect**

**About the project:**

Our project revolves around shaping the future and revolutionizing the IT landscape in the manufacturing industry. As a Solution Architect with a specialization in manufacturing & automation, you will play a crucial role in driving central transformation programs, particularly focusing on Factory Automation. The goal of this project is to enhance factory automation processes and propel the organization towards a more efficient and technologically advanced future. 

**Requirements:**

- A successfully completed degree in (business) computer science, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, physics or similar;
- 12+ 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. 


**Responsibilities:**

- Domain Alignment & Design: Lead the alignment and design efforts for the Manufacturing & Automation domain, focusing on Factory Automation;
- Solution Guidance: Provide support and guidance to colleagues in creating effective solution designs, considering components, interfaces, and standardization;
- Architecture Recommendations: Propose suitable on-premise or cloud-based architectures based on business requirements;
- Policy Decisions: Make and implement policy decisions within the domain;
- Cross-Domain Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders from other domains to address cross-domain issues and find optimal solutions;
- Transformation Roadmap: Contribute to the development and implementation of the transformation roadmap in strategic projects.

**With us you can:**

Develop your technical knowledge:
- Use the latest technologies;
- Participate in technical events and conferences (the cost is covered by the company);
- Regular techtalks and professional development.

Improve your soft skills:
- Build strong teamwork skills and become an essential part of dynamic teams;
- Improve your English at classes and speaking directly with clients;
- Increase your productivity and communication level via Scrum, Kanban, Agile methodologies.