Chief Architect - Digital Solutions

ApplyMint; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,402,000 - 1,963,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Flexible work

Global opportunities

Share program

Extra holidays

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Chief Architect to guide the architectural vision for the Services and Digital portfolio within the Electrification, Automation & Digital division. You will translate complex requirements into scalable blueprints, drive cloud, APIs, and data analytics initiatives, and mentor teams to foster excellence.

The role emphasizes cross-product standardization, governance, and strategic technology decisions, with a locally based position and extensive opportunities for

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Mastery of TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF.
• Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA).
• Expertise in microservices, APIs, and system modernization.
• 10+ years of experience in programming, database management, and software architecture.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities to bridge technical and business language.
• A proactive leader who can inspire cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-product technology strategies to deliver customer value and achieve business goals.
• Oversee architectural governance, making informed technology decisions and addressing legal considerations.
• Support product managers with business cases and implementation strategies while guiding technical growth.
• Establish guidelines for coding, testing, deployment, and cloud services.
• Drive standardization of digital architecture across SVD products.

Skills

TOGAF

Zachman

FEAF

Cloud platforms

Cybersecurity

Microservices & APIs

Software architecture

10+ years exp

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering or CS degree

Job description

Snapshot of Your Day

As the Chief Architect, you will lead the architectural vision for our Services and Digital (SVD) product portfolio in Electrification, Automation & Digital (EAD) division. Your expertise will guide technology direction, ensuring our solutions are scalable and aligned with our long-term business goals. Collaborating with product managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders, you will transform complex requirements into sustainable architectural blueprints.

You will establish standards and best practices, integrating cross-product capabilities like cloud-native applications, web APIs, data analytics, mobile solutions, and UI/UX. Your influence in strategic decision-making will involve evaluating emerging technologies and mentoring technical teams to foster a culture of excellence.

The position is locally based and we do not offer remote positions. See selected locations down at the bottom.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Lead cross-product technology strategies to deliver customer value and achieve business goals.

• Oversee architectural governance, making informed technology decisions and addressing legal considerations.

• Support product managers with business cases and implementation strategies while guiding technical growth.

• Establish guidelines for coding, testing, deployment, and cloud services.

• Drive standardization of digital architecture across SVD products.

What You Bring

• A degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.

• Mastery of frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF.

• Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA).

• Expertise in microservices, APIs, and system modernization.

• 10+ years of experience in programming, database management, and software architecture.

• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities to bridge technical and business language.

• A proactive leader who can inspire cross-functional teams.

Key Soft Skills

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to advocate for innovative solutions.

• Strategic thinking to architect groundbreaking technologies that align with business goals.

• Ability to guide without authority, fostering collaboration and buy-in from stakeholders.

• Coaching and mentoring to develop team capabilities.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With +100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

What do we offer?

At Siemens Energy, you'll receive extensive training, continuous learning opportunities, and the support of experienced colleagues and mentors. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, flexible ways of working, and excellent opportunities for professional and career development, both nationally and internationally. You'll also enjoy additional time off during Easter, the Christmas holiday period, and selected bridge days, as well as the opportunity to participate in Siemens' employee share program.

Ongoing selection is applied, the role might be filled before last application date.

We do background checks as a part of our recruitment process.

Location

Norway, Germany or US. Candidate need to be in one of these locations, we do not offer relocation or remote positions.