We are looking for you, an IT Solution & Integration Architect, Purchasing, Finance, Integrity & Law, to join our Information Technology team in the area of Business Applications for Purchasing, Finance, and Integrity & Law. Hybrid Work is possible.The main objective of this position is to design and implement IT solutions that meet business requirements while ensuring seamless integration across systems. Align technology architecture with organizational goals, focusing on scalability, security, and efficiency.ResponsibilitiesArchitecture Design, Development & Planning: You design end-to-end IT solutions that align with business goals and technical requirements. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective. Define architecture blueprints, patterns, and reference models.Requirements Analysis: You collaborate with Business and IT stakeholders to gather and analyze functional and non-functional requirements. Translate business needs into technical specifications and architectural components.Technology Evaluation & Selection: You assess and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools. Ensure compatibility with existing systems and future scalability.Security & Compliance: You enforce architectural standards, policies, and best practices. Ensure solutions comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO standards). Integrate security principles into architecture (e.g., identity, access control, data protection). Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the design phase.Integration & Interoperability: You identify interfaces of integration points and data flows between systems, applications, and services. Ensure seamless integration across heterogeneous environments (on-prem, cloud, hybrid). Assess and recommend suitable middleware tools.Documentation & Communication: You produce architecture documentation, diagrams, and decision records. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.Project Support & Delivery: You support development and operations teams during implementation. Validate architecture through proof-of-concepts, pilots, and close collaboration with Enterprise Architect and Domain Architects.Qualifications Basic Qualifications:Academic degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Informatics, Business Administration or a related field5+ years of experience in a similar architecture role (cloud architecture, solution architecture or enterprise architecture).Strong understanding of middleware technologies and IT architectures.TOGAF certificationExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Hands-on experience in interface design, mapping data flows and architecture documentationProficiency in English.Capable of working in a multicultural, distributed team environmentSeveral years of experience in business processes in the area of Purchasing, Finance and/or Integrity & LawPreferred Qualifications:Several years of professional experience in IT service management or a project environmentKnowledge in agile project methodologiesDeep knowledge in requirements gathering and analysisStrong communication and presentation skillsAbout Us We are a trusted partner for our customers in the automotive industry. Building on decades of experience within Continental corporation, we connect materials to deliver high-quality components for commercial and passenger vehicles. Our solutions and engineering services for all drivetrains support the industry move forward — towards cleaner, safer, more comfortable and efficient mobility.Today, Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) operates as an independent organization. As part of this chapter OESL is developing a refreshed brand identity.#J-18808-Ljbffr