Job Description:
Join us as a Principal Software Architect and lead the design of software architecture that powers our product innovation. You'll align technology with business strategy, drive consistency across product ranges, and shape how we deliver secure, scalable solutions that meet the needs of our customers.
What will you do?
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Architect software solutions across multiple product ranges, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology evolution
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Partner with marketing and R&D teams to integrate customer insights and drive innovation in product design
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Establish and maintain architecture standards that ensure consistency across the Business Unit
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Lead the adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance functionality and market alignment
What are the key skills we are looking for?
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Software Design — advanced level; architecting scalable, secure software solutions that meet business and user needs
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System Architecture — intermediate level; defining overarching structures that support multiple product ranges
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Product Architecture — intermediate level; aligning technical design with product strategy and market requirements
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Requirements Management — advanced level; translating business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications
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Cybersecurity — advanced level; embedding security principles into architecture from the ground up
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Adaptability — advanced level; navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities in a dynamic environment
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Strategic Thinking — intermediate level; connecting architecture decisions to long-term business outcomes
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Technology Roadmapping — intermediate level; planning technology evolution to support future product needs
What qualifications will make you successful?
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Deep technical expertise with the ability to influence and coach cross-functional teams
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Strong business acumen to connect architecture decisions with strategic goals
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Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
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Proven ability to solve complex problems independently and drive results in ambiguous situations
(External) English Qualifications:
What's in it for me?
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Lead architecture strategy with direct impact on product innovation and business success
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Work with cutting-edge technologies and drive transformative solutions
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Collaborative culture that values expertise, innovation, and continuous learning
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Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Bring your architectural vision to a team that's ready to innovate with you — apply today!
Local Benefits (English):
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(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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