Head of IT Architecture - Trading IT (f / m / d)

We want our employees to feel secure – in every aspect. That is why we value stable working relationships, safely equipped workspaces, regular health checks, and individual onboarding and development. Financial extras such as allowances provide additional security.

Further benefits :

• 30 days annual leave
• Financial extras such as vacation pay, Christmas bonus, profit-sharing, an employee savings plan, company pension scheme, energy price discount, and child bonus
• Leasing options for mobile devices and bicycles
• Flexible working models such as part-time hours and home office
• About our various employer benefits at a glance

A wide range of tasks

• As the Head of Architecture, you will define and drive the architecture strategy for EnBW’s trading function. This role requires a Subject Matter Expert in architecture, covering both technical and functional domains, with extensive experience in commodities trading. You will ensure the trading architecture is robust, future-proof, and aligned with EnBW’s overall business objectives.
• Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW.
• Review the current architecture, identify areas of improvement, and propose solutions to modernise the tech stack. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to challenge the status quo, and the foresight to design systems with long-term scalability in mind.
• Collaborate with system owners and business verticals to ensure all systems are fit for purpose and aligned with a roadmap for continuous improvement.
• Produce high-level technical designs and work with infrastructure, cloud, security, and network teams to align with EnBW architectural patterns.
• Review and modernise the technology stack, proposing innovative solutions and vendor products to support business growth.
• Oversee the integration of trading systems, including ETRM platforms such as Endur, ensuring seamless connectivity across front, middle, and back-office functions.
• Lead architectural reviews of ongoing projects to ensure they meet future needs.
• Stay updated on industry technologies and trends, ensuring EnBW leverages cutting-edge tools and practices.

Qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect within a Commodity Trading Organisation, Investment Bank, or similar environment.
• Deep knowledge of commodities trading and familiarity with associated business processes across front, middle, and back offices.
• Experience working on large-scale, transformative programmes, ideally in a greenfield environment.
• Expertise in trading systems, particularly ETRM platforms such as Endur.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture (Azure, AWS) and messaging patterns (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Service Bus).
• Familiarity with API connectivity stacks, data warehousing, and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in agile development methodologies and modern technology stacks.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and facilitate discussions at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, focused on delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within large teams.

Location: Head Of IT, 76131 Karlsruhe