Head of IT Architecture - Trading IT (f/m/d)

Netze BW GmbH; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy company is seeking a Head of Architecture to define and drive the architecture strategy for the trading function. The ideal candidate will be a Subject Matter Expert in architecture with extensive experience in commodities trading. Responsibilities include ensuring a robust and future-proof trading architecture and collaborating with various business verticals.

Qualifikationen

• Subject Matter Expert in architecture covering both technical and functional domains.
• Extensive experience in commodities trading.

Aufgaben

• Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function.
• Ensure the trading architecture is fit for the future.
• Collaborate with system owners and business verticals.

Kenntnisse

Architecture strategy development

Extensive experience in commodities trading

Technical design production

Collaboration with system owners

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

As the Head of Architecture, you will define and drive the architecture strategy for EnBW’s trading function. 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW.
• Ensure the trading architecture is fit for the future, proposing enhancements and technical solutions for business challenges.
• Collaborate with system owners and business verticals to ensure all systems are fit for purpose and aligned with a roadmap for continuous improvement.
• Produce high-level technical designs and work with infrastructure, cloud, security, and network teams to align with EnBW architectural patterns.
• Review and modernise the technology stack, proposing innovative solutions and vendor products to support business growth.
• Oversee the integration of trading systems, including ETRM platforms such as Endur, and ensure seamless connectivity across front, middle, and back-office functions.
• Lead architectural reviews of ongoing projects to ensure they meet future needs.
• Stay updated on industry technologies and trends, ensuring EnBW leverages cutting-edge tools and practices.

Qualifications

• Subject Matter Expert in architecture (covering both technical and functional domains).
• Extensive experience in commodities trading.