IT Solution Architect (w/d/m)

EWE AG; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 125,599 - 171,271; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric company car

Canteen with subsidized meals

EgyM Wellpass

E-bike leasing

Company pension scheme

Corporate discounts

Remote-friendly / work from home

Job summary

EWE Go GmbH is seeking an IT Solution Architect to own the hybrid Charge Point Management System architecture and drive cloud-native solutions at scale. You will guide architectural work, design integrations with partners, and establish SDLC guardrails to ensure reliable delivery.

Qualified candidates have 7+ years in tech roles, 3+ years in architecture, strong AWS experience, TypeScript/Node.js/Nest.js/React, and German + English fluency (B2). Remote-friendly options in Germany are available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technical roles, including 3+ years as IT Solution Architect or Technical Lead.
• Strong collaboration with Product Owners, DevOps Engineers, and stakeholders.
• Experience with distributed systems, event-driven microservices, DDD, multi-tenancy, and API-first design.
• Hands-on with TypeScript, Node.js, Nest.js, React; IaC with Terraform.
• Cloud-native architectures in AWS.
• Familiarity with e-mobility protocols OCPP, OCPI, OICP is a plus.
• Professional German and English fluency (B2).

Responsibilities

• Own the Charge Point Management System (CPMS) architecture end-to-end.
• Plan architecture at the CPMS system level and ensure alignment with standards.
• Design and implement system integrations with internal and third-party platforms.
• Define architecture guardrails and SDLC practices for efficient development.
• Partner with DevOps to improve reliability, monitoring, and incident response.
• Translate technical decisions into clear documentation for stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date architectural documentation and facilitate knowledge sharing.

Skills

Architecture experience

Collaboration competence

Cloud-native architectures

TypeScript

Node.js

Nest.js

React

Terraform

AWS

German (B2)

English (B2)

OCPP

OCPI

OICP

iSAQB/TOGAF (certs)

Tools

Terraform

AWS

OCPP

OCPI

OICP

Job description

# IT Solution Architect (w/d/m) **Working together for the best charging experience:** With a comprehensive and reliable network of fast-charging stations at convenient locations, backed by a fair and transparent charging service, **EWE Go GmbH** is becoming a leading e-mobility brand in Germany. **Be a part of it.**This position is available at the Berlin or Oldenburg location.**Shape the architecture behind the future of e-mobility.** Take technical ownership of a mission-critical Charge Point Management System and drive scalable, cloud-native solutions at scale. **Your responsibilities:*** You maintain technical ownership of our **hybrid Charge Point Management System (CPMS)**, acting as the **technical partner to the Solution Owne**r – shaping and prioritizing architectural work and technical improvements alongside product demand to ensure technical direction remains tied to operational realities and business outcomes* You work on **architecture planning at the CPMS system level**, spanning all system components, ensuring alignment with the target-state architecture and enterprise architecture standards* You **design, guide, and implement system integrations** – both internal and with third-party platforms – ensuring interoperability, resilience, protocols and standards compliance across the integration landscape* You **establish a foundation for the CPMS system's SDLC** by defining balanced standards, architectural guardrails, and adoption of best practices, to enable efficient development and DX, reducing manual effort and ensuring reliable delivery* You ensure technical delivery meets both functional and non-functional requirements by **guiding complex technical planning, conducting architectural, design and peer reviews**, and validating that implementations align with intent and quality expectations* You **partner with DevOps Engineers** to advance operational excellence – contributing to reliability engineering practices, monitoring and observability strategies, incident response processes, and capacity planning. You participate in on-call rotations during regular working hours to build operational depth and team continuity* You bring **clarity to technical-level coordination** by translating architecture reasoning, technical requirements, trade-offs, and constraints into clear recommendations and decision documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences, including internal stakeholders and external partners* You build shared understanding across the team by **maintaining up-to-date architectural documentation**, conducting technical alignment sessions, and contributing to knowledge sharing at functional and cross-functional levels**Your expertise:*** **Architecture experience:** Over 7 years of professional experience in technical roles, including at least 3 years working as an IT Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or Technical Lead in integration-heavy environments. You take ownership of architectural decisions across their entire lifecycle – from initial design through delivery and operations in production* **Collaboration competence:** Proven ability to work in close partnership with Product Owners, DevOps Engineers, and business and enterprise stakeholders. You communicate technical decisions with reasoning and architectural rationale at all levels, and are comfortable navigating ambiguity in a cross-functional and enterprise-level setup* **Architectural and cloud-native expertise:** Solid practical knowledge of distributed systems design principles, including event-driven architecture, microservices, domain-driven design (DDD), multi-tenancy patterns, and API-first design. Extensive experience with cloud-native architectures in AWS and advanced cloud architecture patterns* **Technology stack:** Hands-on proficiency with TypeScript, Node.js, Nest.js, React.js (frontend), with the ability to assess implementations, guide technical decisions, and contribute where needed - without being a full-time developer. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.* **Operations know-how:** Advanced experience with technical operations, reliability, observability, SLA/SLO adherence, incident response, and reducing operational toil through architecture. Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and be part of incident response when required* **E-mobility ecosystem:** Familiarity with the e-mobility industry and knowledge of industry protocols OCPP, OCPI, and/or OICP is a strong advantage. We value domain expertise alongside technical depth* **Certifications:** Certification in iSAQB or TOGAF architecture frameworks is an advantage* **Language proficiency:** Professional-level fluency in German and English, **both** written and spoken, is required (at least **B2**)* You think and **act with the customers' perspective** in mind, and want to enhance their experience with us**Here’s what awaits you:*** We **aren’t looking for perfect matches**, but rather people with potential, curiosity, and a desire to learn* We **foster your personal development** through workshops, professional training, and open feedback* **Collaboration and team culture** aren't just buzzwords; both are actively encouraged and cultivated here* We offer **flexibility to work from home**, combined with genuine in-office interactions to help team spirit thrive* We live and breathe e-mobility: You have the opportunity to **lease an electric company car** on attractive terms* Enjoy delicious, healthy, and varied meals in our **canteen** at subsidized rates* Look forward to **additional benefits such as EGYM Wellpass, e-bike leasing, a company pension scheme, corporate discount programs**, and the option to work remotely in Germany* At EWE, **diversity** means an environment free from prejudice where we recognize and value individual differences as a strength. We bring this diversity to life every day alongside colleagues from 14 different countries* For us, climate protection isn't a trend but a responsibility - be a part of our goal: **Climate neutral by 2035**! **Contribute to our success story!**Please submit your application documents along with your desired salary, your earliest possible starting date, and the **EWE reference number** through the link on our home page:**We’re looking forward to meeting you!** We are committed to the integration of people with disabilities and therefore encourage them to apply. This position is open to people of all genders.We emphasise diversity and reject discrimination. What’s important to us is that you fit in as a person. **You’re all that counts!**