Solution Architect

About Us

We are FIEGE, a family-owned company that has been driving innovative business models in logistics, digital solutions, real estate, and ventures for over 150 years. As one of the industry's innovation leaders, we employ more than 22,000 people across approximately 136 locations in 14 countries.

Purpose of the role

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the transformation of legacy IBM i (AS/400) applications into modern, Java-based cloud-native solutions supporting FIEGE operations across Europe. You will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions that drive our technology modernization journey.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop target application architectures aligned with business and IT strategy.
• Lead modernization initiatives for legacy applications and support their transition to modern cloud-based environments.
• Define architectural standards, design principles, and technology roadmaps.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Design and document solution architectures, including high-level and detailed designs.
• Collaborate with development teams throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance and support architectural decision-making.
• Promote best practices related to software engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, and security.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, including AI-based solutions and tools.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and development teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, or Software Engineer role.
• Strong hands-on background in Java development.
• Experience designing enterprise application architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, with Microsoft Azure preferred.
• Understanding of microservices, APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
• Interest in leveraging AI technologies to support software architecture and development
• Experience working with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with legacy system modernization projects.
• Knowledge of IBM AS/400 (iSeries), RPG, or COBOL environments.
• Experience with integration technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and modernization patterns (e.g., Strangler Pattern)..
• Experience leading international and distributed teams.