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

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

Client: EnBW

Location: Karlsruhe

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ec60b71312ab

Job Views: 2

Posted: 21.06.2025

Expiry Date: 05.08.2025

Job Description:

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 include:

• 30 days annual leave
• Financial extras such as vacation pay, Christmas bonus, profit-sharing, 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

Vast Range of Tasks

As the Head of Architecture, you will:

• Define and drive the architecture strategy for EnBW’s trading function, ensuring it is robust, future-proof, and aligned with business objectives.
• Review current architecture, identify improvements, and modernize the tech stack.
• Develop high-level technical designs and collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, security, and network teams.
• Oversee the integration of trading systems, including ETRM platforms like Endur.
• Lead architectural reviews to meet future needs.
• Stay updated on industry technologies and trends.

Profile Requirements

• Proven experience as Solution or Enterprise Architect in a commodity trading environment.
• Deep knowledge of commodities trading processes.
• Experience with large-scale programs, ideally greenfield projects.
• Expertise in trading systems, especially ETRM platforms like Endur.
• Strong cloud architecture knowledge (Azure, AWS) and messaging patterns (RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Familiarity with API stacks, data warehousing, and reporting frameworks.
• Experience with agile methodologies and modern tech stacks.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.