Head of Solution Architecture (m/f/d)

Giesecke & Devrient GB Ltd.; München; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in digital security seeks a Head of Solution Architecture to lead software solution development across global sites. The role demands strong leadership and architecture skills, focusing on innovative solutions for payment technologies. Join us in shaping the future of cash cycles with a strategic mindset and extensive technical expertise.

Leistungen

Active work-life balance

Attractive family benefits

Diverse company health management program

Flexible working hours

Qualifikationen

• Proven leadership experience in architecture or development teams.
• Experience in designing cloud-ready enterprise solutions.
• Strong understanding of SaaS architecture and microservices.

Aufgaben

• Lead technical and disciplinary management of the Solution Architecture department.
• Oversee development of architectures for software product portfolio.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Innovative thinking

Technical understanding

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C++

C#

Java

Python

Azure

Jobbeschreibung

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We provide security solutions for over 145 central banks worldwide.

Head of Solution Architecture (m/f/d)

G+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our co-operation within G+D.

The whole world trusts us when it comes to digital, physical or electronic payments. We increase the security and efficiency of the cash cycle in collaboration with central banks and the entire currency industry. As the market leader in advanced currency management, would you like to join us in shaping the future of payments?

Shape the future of tomorrow's cash cycle with us. As an innovator, market leader and trusted partner of central banks and the entire currency industry, we at G+D Currency Technology develop state-of-the-art systems for banknote processing, invest in automation and increase the security and efficiency of the entire cash cycle with our digital cash management and cash logistics solution portfolio.

As the Head of Solution Architecture within R&D Software Solutions you technically and disciplinary lead a team of software solution and data architects across our development sites in Munich and Gurugram. You define, drive and oversee the design, development, and implementation of our software solution portfolio in alignment with our business goals and technical as well as non-functional requirements to meet our customer expectations. You collaborate with business stakeholders as well as with numerous product teams. You own the technology stack, continously modernize our application portfolio and drive continuous improvement initiatives within and beyond your area of responsibility.

This strategic role requires a strong and broad architecture and technology background. We develop solutions from embedded, via enterprise applications to cloud SaaS. Second, your strong communication and leadership skills in an intercultural environment sets you apart to be successful in your role.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical and disciplinary management of the Solution Architecture department and further development of a team of highly qualified solution and data architects.
• Development and responsibility for higher-level solution architectures for our software product and solution portfolio (on-premise and Azure cloud) in alignment with our business objectives to meet customer expectations, taking into account scalability, maintainability, performance, security, data architecture and governance.
• Close collaboration with stakeholders (including customers) to understand business requirements, to translate them with the team into technical solutions including early estimations, risks and business case assessment.
• Oversee solution development together with product development teams, cross-functions (e.g. security, DevOps, QA) and other stakeholders across our two development sites, Munich and Gurugram.
• Technical evolution and modernization of our product and solution portfolio and staying on top of Technical Debt.
• Definition, further development and implementation of technology standards and technology stacks roadmap.
• Promotion of innovations, identifying and evaluating new technologies and trends, running PoCs and delivering MVPs.
• Moderation and management of architecture governance processes, including architecture reviews, utilization of best practices and decision-making bodies.
• Knowledge management and coaching, promoting exchange on architecture topics and supporting teams with complex technical issues.
• Ensuring adherence to quality, security and compliance standards in all architecture decisions.

Required Skills

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in the development and design of complex on-premise as well as cloud-ready enterprise solutions in comparable environment (C++, C#, Java, Python, Azure).
• Strong understanding of SaaS architecture, cloud-native design principles, microservice architectures, API management, database and big data technologies, messaging and streaming architectures, security, IoT.
• Proven strong leadership experience, ideally in leading an architecture or development team across different development sites.
• Experience in defining and implementing technology standards, stacks and roadmaps.
• Passion for innovation and the ability to evaluate and integrate new technologies into the teams and portfolio.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills and experience in working with interdisciplinary teams across sites.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills.
• You can freely choose your working hours between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., work on a mobile or on-site basis at times and - if you wish - work on a Saturday instead of during the week
• With regular, mutual and appreciative feedback, we support you in your individual development and learn from you in the process
• You benefit from an active work-life balance, attractive family benefits and a diverse company health management program

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.

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We are looking forward to receiving your application!