Software Architect

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

Job summary

Etteplan seeks a Software Architect to design comprehensive technical solutions that align with business goals, security, and scalability. You will create architecture blueprints, select technology stacks, and lead implementation teams.

Based in Espoo or Tampere, the role offers hybrid work and close collaboration with customers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software engineering and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering and architecture experience.
• Experience in system integration, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Strong leadership and proven project management in SDLC/Agile.
• Master’s degree in computer science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Sales and presales: identifying customer needs and proposing bold solutions.
• Architecture Design: creating 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 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.

Skills

Software engineering

System integration

Cloud technologies (Azure/AWS)

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

SDLC & Agile

Language skills: English & Finnish

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.