Solution Architect (Cloud)

About the role

As a Solution Architect you will define and drive end‑to‑end cloud solution architecture for product‑agnostic digital services within Bosch Energy and Building Solutions. You will work closely with product, engineering, operations and security teams to turn business initiatives into scalable, secure and cost‑effective technical solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Define and drive end‑to‑end cloud solution architecture for the 2026‑2027 roadmap.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, operations and security to translate business initiatives into scalable solutions.
• Design secure, reliable and cost‑effective Azure architectures covering compute, networking, storage, data, integration and AI services.
• Establish and enforce architecture standards, reference patterns and governance checkpoints aligned with enterprise guidelines.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical risk assessments and design decisions across multiple parallel programs.
• Enable event‑driven and microservices‑based designs that support interoperability, reuse and long‑term maintainability.
• Support implementation teams with solution guidance, architecture artifacts and decision records from inception to delivery.
• Drive cloud optimisation initiatives to improve operational efficiency, service reliability and total cost of ownership.
• Coach solution architects and engineering teams and contribute to architecture community practices.

Required profile

• Extensive professional experience in enterprise solution architecture or a comparable technical discipline within large‑scale environments.
• Deep knowledge of Azure Cloud Platform and its infrastructure services (compute, networking, storage, identity, security, monitoring, DevOps).
• Strong understanding of solution‑architecture frameworks (e.g., arc42) and architecture documentation practices.
• Hands‑on experience with microservices, service‑oriented and event‑driven architecture patterns.
• Solid software‑engineering background in Java.NET or similar technology stacks.
• Practical experience with Linux‑based environments and cloud operations.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Pulumi) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Fluent in English and good command of German.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, mentor architects and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Azure
• Compute, networking, storage, identity, security, monitoring services
• Microservices & event‑driven architecture
• Java
• .NET
• Linux
• ARM templates
• Bicep
• Pulumi
• CI/CD pipelines
• AI services
• IoT concepts

What we offer

• Flexible working models including part‑time, mobile working and job sharing.
• A strong diversity and inclusion culture welcoming all applicants regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity.