IT Architect - AI Platform (m/f/d)

Vorwerk Group; Madrid; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Training budget

Vacation days

Health insurance

Product discount

Language courses

Flexible compensation

Birthday half-day off

Annual bonus

Zusammenfassung

Vorwerk Group is seeking an IT Architect with a focus on AI-driven solutions to shape enterprise architectures and IT roadmaps. You will design end-to-end architectures across applications, data, and integrations, ensuring security, performance, and scalability in a global context.

The role requires 3–5 years in IT architecture, strong English communication, and hands-on experience with AI platforms and LLM-based implementations.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or comparable qualification.
• Three to five years of experience in IT architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of IT technologies and AI architectures.
• Fluent business English (spoken and written).

Aufgaben

• Define a flexible, future-oriented IT solution architecture (application, integration, data).
• Ensure non-functional requirements (security, performance, load) and quality.
• Validate technical solutions delivered by partners for handover to operations.
• Support project management with cost estimation and resource planning.
• Act as a technology ambassador in projects and programs.
• Define and evaluate AI solution architectures including governance and lifecycle management.

Kenntnisse

IT architecture

AI architectures

English fluency

communication skills

analytical thinking

project management

enterprise architecture

security governance

scalability & ops

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or comparable qualification

Tools

AI platforms

LLM-based solutions

integration patterns

Jobbeschreibung

We develop and operate customised IT solutions for the Vorwerk Group and drive the digital transformation with innovative services and agile methods. Our vision: ‘We are your IT @Vorwerk’ - an integrated part of value creation and a reliable partner within the Group, which can look back on more than 140 years of history.

Join us in shaping the future of Vorwerk.

Job Purpose

The IT Architect plays a key role in delivering end-to-end solutions of the highest quality. They assist in refining requirements until they meet the defined criteria. They create IT solution architectures with low to medium complexity on a global level to ensure that the defined business requirements are met by the IT solutions in their area of responsibility and that a uniform IT target architecture is ensured based on the relevant roadmaps and IT strategy. The role has a specific focus on Artificial Intelligence-related solutions and requires the ability to understand, shape, and assess AI architectures in line with enterprise architecture, security, governance, integration, and data requirements.

Main Responsibilities And Activities

• Proactive improvement of IT architecture according to defined specifications. Collaboration in the Enterprise Architecture chapter and consideration of the specifications defined there.
• Supporting the evaluation and selection process for external partners or suppliers in cooperation with the purchasing department.

IT Architecture and Innovation Management

• Defining a flexible and future-oriented solution architecture (application architecture, integration architecture, data architecture) based on the given business requirements and the overall target architecture.
• Ensures that the solution meets non-functional requirements (security, performance, load) and has the expected quality and stability.
• Responsible for validating technical solutions delivered by service providers for handover to operations.
• Supporting project management in the areas of project structure planning, cost estimation, resource planning, supplier and partner selection.
• Supporting external partners and suppliers to ensure IT compliance, expected quality, and expected deadlines.
• Acting as a general "technology ambassador" in the project and program context.
• Define and evaluate AI solution architectures, including AI platform capabilities, integration patterns, data flows, model/service consumption, security controls, governance guardrails and operational requirements such as monitoring, scalability, and lifecycle management.

IT Demand Management

• Examining all new incoming requirements in accordance with specifications, proposing a high-level solution, and providing an initial rough estimate of the costs and resources required to implement the requirement. Ensuring that requirements are consistent with the IT strategy and roadmap.

Enterprise Architecture

• Support and advise the company on the creation/definition of a suitable, consistent, and feasible business architecture in coordination with the Enterprise Architecture chapter.

Expertise And Skills

• In-depth knowledge and experience in the definition and design of IT application architectures, including interfaces and/or IT infrastructure architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art IT technologies.
• English: fluent business English, both spoken and written.
• Proven knowledge of Artificial Intelligence architectures, including practical understanding of AI platforms, LLM-based solutions, integration patterns, data foundations, security, governance, and operational considerations for AI-enabled products.
• Ability to demonstrate hands-on or project-based experience in shaping, evaluating, or implementing AI-related architectures, ideally in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to communicate openly and clearly with business partners, external service providers, and the internal organization.
• Analytical and structured approach to work and the ability to explain and discuss complex issues logically and simply.
• Bachelor's degree or comparable qualification.
• Three to five years of experience in IT architecture.

Benefits That Truly Fit You

Exciting challenges & career growth

Take on impactful challanges in an agile environment and actively shape your professional development.

Team success & continuous learning

We foster a culture of collaboration and shared achievements while investing in your ongoing growth, including an annual €2,500 budget for training, courses, and professional development opportunities.

Flexibility that fits your life

Enjoy flexible working hours with flextime options, 25 days of vacation, and half a day off on your birthday.

Health & Well-being

Enjoy private health insurance with Sanitas, providing comprehensive medical coverage for your peace of mind, with the option to include your family members, along with access to on-site sports facilities to support your well‑being.

Annual Variable Bonus

Earn a performance-based bonus as a percentage of your annual gross salary (pro-rated), linked to both your personal achievements and the company's financial results.

Product Discount

Get a 50% discount on TM and Kobold vacuum cleaners, available for new purchases every three years.

Language Learning

Access online English and German classes to enhance your language skills and support your professional growth.

Flexible Compensation

Customize your benefits by allocating part of your salary to expenses like transport tickets, meal vouchers, and more, optimizing your tax savings and overall compensation.