Software Architect

Etteplan; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Etteplan is seeking a Software Architect to design comprehensive technical solutions bridging business needs with scalable technology. You’ll create architecture blueprints, select tech stacks, and lead implementation teams, serving as the link between stakeholders and developers.

The role is based in Espoo or Tampere and operates in a hybrid model. You will drive architecture design, technology selection, and strategic alignment, ensuring security, reliability and scalability while

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years in software engineering, architecture or related field.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and infra design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Finnish.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive software and infrastructure architectures aligning with business goals.
• Create architecture blueprints, diagrams and documentation.
• Lead implementation teams and guide technical decision-making.
• Evaluate tools, platforms and frameworks to suit strategic goals.
• Bridge communication between stakeholders and developers to ensure alignment.

Skills

Software architecture

Leadership

SDLC & Agile

Communication

Problem solving

Languages: English & Finnish

Cloud technologies

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

We are looking for a Software Architect who designs comprehensive technical solutions to bridge business problems with technology, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, security, and scalability. In your work you create architecture blueprints, select technology stacks, and lead implementation teams, acting as a crucial link between stakeholders and developers.

The role is based in our Espoo or Tampere office, and the work will be done in a hybrid model according to our needs.

Your main responsibilities

• Sales and presales: Identifying customer needs and proposing bold solutions.
• Architecture Design: Creating detailed architecture specifications, diagrams, and documentation for software and infrastructure.
• Strategic Alignment: Mapping business requirements to technical solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Technology Selection: Evaluating and recommending tools, platforms, and frameworks that align with technical strategies.
• Implementation Oversight: Guiding development teams during implementation to ensure adherence to the designed architecture.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and acting as a bridge between teams.

Your required skills and experience

• Technical Expertise: Strong background in software engineering (minimum 10 years), system integration, infrastructure, and cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex problems and design effective, creative solutions.
• Leadership: Ability and proven track‑record in leading teams and guiding technical decision‑making.
• Project Management: Experience with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and managing project risks.
• A Master’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Extensive experience in software design, development, and IT infrastructure.
• Experience in a technical leadership role.
• Language skills: fluent English and Finnish

We also value

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Deeper domain knowledge of industrial manufacturing

At Etteplan we ensure that your compensation is fair and transparent. Your salary reflects your competencies and contributions, in line with our way of working. For this role, the typical monthly salary is 6000-7000€/month, depending on your background.