Solution Architect AWS, Cloud-Native, Automotive

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB in Gothenburg seeks a Senior Solution Architect to drive architectural strategy for cloud-native platforms and scalable services. You will lead cross-functional teams, define reference architectures, and advocate DevSecOps practices to ensure secure, cost-efficient solutions.

The role focuses on guiding engineering efforts, promoting standardization, and mentoring engineers while aligning technology decisions with long-term business goals in a modern

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, or software architecture roles.
• Proven experience designing distributed systems and cloud-native applications.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and modern cloud architectures.
• Experience with serverless and event-driven architectures.
• Solid understanding of microservices, APIs, integration patterns, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using tools such as AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Experience defining security and compliance requirements within cloud environments.
• Good understanding of observability, monitoring, logging, and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive the architectural evolution of software frameworks and associated engineering practices.
• Define and maintain reference architectures, technical standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Guide engineering teams in designing scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
• Promote standardisation, reusable components, automation, and platform-first approaches.
• Drive the adoption of cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps, and modern engineering practices.
• Facilitate architecture reviews and contribute to strategic technology decisions.
• Provide architectural guidance across multiple product and platform teams.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineering Managers, Platform Teams, and Enterprise Architects.
• Ensure security, compliance, and operational requirements are incorporated into architectural solutions.
• Mentor software engineers and architects and promote a strong engineering culture.
• Support architecture transformation initiatives and continuous improvements in developer experience and engineering productivity.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Distributed systems

AWS

Serverless

DDD

IaC

Security & compliance

Observability

Communication

Leadership without authority

Education

University degree in CS/SE/IS

Tools

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

Terraform

Job description

Solution Architect AWS, Cloud-Native, Automotive

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB

IT-arkitekt

Company: Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week in the office

Seniority Level: Senior

Engagement: IT Consulting Assignment

Are you an experienced Solution Architect or Software Architect passionate about cloud-native platforms, distributed systems, and engineering excellence? Do you enjoy defining architectural standards, guiding development teams, and shaping scalable digital solutions?

Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB is looking for a Senior Solution Architect to drive architectural strategy and support the evolution of modern digital services and cloud-based engineering platforms.

About the Role

You will provide architectural leadership across multiple product and platform teams, helping establish secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient software solutions.

A key part of the assignment is driving the architectural evolution of an implementation framework and its associated engineering practices. You will define reference architectures, technical standards, and architectural guidelines while supporting teams in adopting modern cloud-native technologies and DevSecOps practices.

You will act as a trusted technical advisor to engineering teams, product leaders, platform teams, and enterprise architects, ensuring that technology decisions align with long‑term business and platform strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the architectural evolution of software frameworks and associated engineering practices.
• Define and maintain reference architectures, technical standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Guide engineering teams in designing scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
• Promote standardisation, reusable components, automation, and platform-first approaches.
• Drive the adoption of cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps, and modern engineering practices.
• Facilitate architecture reviews and contribute to strategic technology decisions.
• Provide architectural guidance across multiple product and platform teams.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineering Managers, Platform Teams, and Enterprise Architects.
• Ensure security, compliance, and operational requirements are incorporated into architectural solutions.
• Mentor software engineers and architects and promote a strong engineering culture.
• Support architecture transformation initiatives and continuous improvements in developer experience and engineering productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, or software architecture roles.
• Proven experience designing distributed systems and cloud-native applications.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and modern cloud architectures.
• Experience with serverless and event-driven architectures.
• Solid understanding of microservices, APIs, integration patterns, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using tools such as AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Experience defining security and compliance requirements within cloud environments.
• Good understanding of observability, monitoring, logging, and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Experience with Platform Engineering and Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs).
• AWS certifications, such as Solutions Architect Associate or Professional.
• Knowledge of software supply chain security, governance, and risk management.
• Experience leading architecture transformation and organisational change.
• Understanding of developer experience and engineering productivity initiatives.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who:

• Combines strategic thinking with strong technical expertise.
• Can lead and influence teams without relying on formal authority.
• Is passionate about improving software development and operational practices.
• Builds strong relationships across technical and business organisations.
• Has a curious, pragmatic, and business-oriented mindset.
• Enjoys mentoring engineers and supporting professional development.
• Can take ownership of architectural decisions and drive meaningful improvements.

Working Arrangement

• Work Model: Hybrid.
• Office Presence: Minimum 3 days per week at the office.
• Collaboration: Work across multiple product, platform, and engineering teams.

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Krav

IT-arkitekt - 5 års erfarenhet eller mer

Utbildning

Krav

• Forskarutbildning inom Teknik och teknisk industri

Kompetenser

• Amazon Web Services (AWS), molnplattform