Domain Architecture Lead - Trading IT (f / m / d)

EnBW; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

EnBW seeks a Domain Architecture Lead to drive the architecture strategy for trading functions. This role involves defining innovative solutions, overseeing integration of trading systems, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have expertise in commodities trading and cloud architecture, and strong problem-solving abilities to enhance future trading systems.

Leistungen

30 days annual leave

Financial extras such as vacation pay and bonuses

Flexible working models

Company pension scheme

Energy price discount

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in commodities trading or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of trading systems and cloud architecture.
• Ability to work autonomously and influence stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive architecture strategy for trading functions.
• Oversee integration of trading systems and vendor products.
• Conduct architectural reviews and stay updated on technologies.

Kenntnisse

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Abilities

Agile Development

Ausbildung

Experience as a Solution Architect or Domain Architect

Tools

ETRM platforms

Azure

AWS

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Jobbeschreibung

We want our employees to feel secure – in every aspect. That is why we value stable working relationships, safely equipped workspaces, regular health checks and individual onboarding and development. Financial extras such as allowances provide additional security.

Further benefits :

• 30 days annual leave
• Financial extras such as vacation pay and Christmas bonus, profit-sharing, an employee savings plan, company pension scheme, energy price discount and child bonus
• Leasing options for mobile devices and bicycles
• Flexible working models such as part-time hours and home office
• About our various employer benefits at a glance

A wide range of tasks

• As the Domain Architecture Lead, you will define and drive the architecture strategy for EnBW’s trading functions. This role requires a Subject Matter Expert in architecture, covering both technical and functional domains, with extensive experience in commodities trading. You will ensure the trading architecture is robust, future-proof, and aligned with EnBW’s overall business objectives. You will be responsible for reviewing the current architecture, identifying areas of improvement, and proposing solutions to modernise the tech stack. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to challenge the status quo, and the foresight to design systems with long-term scalability in mind.
• Develop and own the architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW.
• Oversee the integration of trading systems, including ETRM platforms such as Endur, ensuring seamless connectivity across all functions.
• Propose innovative solutions and vendor products to support business growth by reviewing and modernizing the technology stack.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, security, and network teams to produce technical designs aligned with EnBW architectural patterns.
• Conduct architectural reviews of ongoing projects to ensure they meet future needs.
• Work with system owners and business verticals to ensure all systems are fit for purpose and aligned with a roadmap for continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on industry technologies and trends to ensure EnBW leverages cutting-edge tools and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Domain Architect within a Commodity Trading Organisation, Investment Bank, or similar environment.
• Deep knowledge of commodities trading and associated business processes, with expertise in areas such as Pre-Trade Environment, Post-Trade Environment, Renewables & PPA’s, Automated Trade Execution, Data Consolidation and Governance.
• Experience in large-scale, transformative programmes, ideally in a greenfield environment.
• Expertise in trading systems, particularly ETRM platforms like Endur.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture (Azure, AWS) and messaging patterns (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Service Bus).
• Familiarity with API connectivity stacks, data warehousing, and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in agile development methodologies and modern technology stacks.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and facilitate discussions at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, focusing on delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within large teams.