Company:
KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, making people’s journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In a world where cities are constantly evolving and more and more people choose to live in them, we at KONE stand with one clear aim: to shape the future of cities. We make urban life more vibrant and livable. And we do it by enabling safe, sustainable, and effortless people flow for all. We help cities leave a positive mark on the planet - for the next century and beyond. We shape the future of cities.
KONE Technology and Innovation Unit (KTI) is where the magic happens at KONE. It's where we combine the physical world – escalators and elevators – with smart and connected digital systems. We are changing and improving the way billions of people move within buildings every day. We are on a mission to expand and develop new digital solutions that are based on emerging technologies.
KONE R&D brings together top talent from different disciplines into an industry-leading product and technology organization. We thrive in solving complex customer challenges, connecting legacy with the latest technologies across hardware and software engineering. In fact, roughly half of our R&D roles are in software. Agile ways of working mean that we are better able to meet our customers’ rapidly evolving needs for speed and innovation, in a global environment.
R&D unit in KTI is responsible for developing digital services at KONE. It’s the development engine for our Digital Services such as KONE 24/7 Connected Services, Office Flow and Partnership Ecosystem. Our common goal at KONE is to keep the end users safe and people flow uninterrupted. KONE moves 2 billion people every day and that means our services can really make cities better places to live
Why this role?
We are seeking a Variant Configuration Engineer with expertise in CPQ Developments. This role will focus on Development and Maintenance of Product Models for Elevator & Escalator products manufactured at various KONE Factories while maintaining high operational standards. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, experience in the SAPVC or PDMVC and the ability to manage operational KPIs effectively. The role requires a hands-on approach and the ability to work comfortably in diverse cultural environments. Some travel is required.
What will you be doing?
Project Leadership & Mentoring
- Lead Projects, mentor CPQ developers and improve their competency.
- Plan and prioritize development tasks, ensuring on‑time and high‑quality deliverables.
- Conduct code reviews, enforce development standards, and drive continuous improvement.
Technical Ownership
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for CPQ solution architecture and development.
- Oversee configuration, customization, integrations, and enhancements for the CPQ platform.
- Translate business requirements into technical designs and ensure alignment with architecture principles.
- Troubleshoot complex system issues and guide the team in root-cause analysis.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with Product Owners, R&D Platforms, R&D Subsystems, GI, Supply Chain Pricing Team and Area Offering Managers.
- Gather requirements, propose solutions, and maintain transparency across stakeholders.
- Manage expectations by communicating progress, risks, and milestones clearly.
Process & Quality Management
- Define and implement coding standards, best practices, and documentation guidelines.
- Ensure CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and deployment processes are followed.
- Promote automation, performance improvements, and system scalability.
Required Skills:
- Minimum 12+ years of experience in CPQ software solutions.
- Solid understanding of Scaled Agile (SAFe) or similar Agile frameworks.
- Proficiency in related technologies such as CRM systems, APIs/integrations, scripting, SQL, and workflow automation.
- Sound understanding of pricing models, quoting workflows, product configuration rules, BOM, and approval processes.
Preferred Skills:
- Data Analytics, AI & ML expertise is preferable.
- Elevator knowledge is added advantage to this profile.
- Knowledge in KONE Products and Processes.
Are you the one?
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ECE/E&I/CSE/IT) / MCA / MSC Computer science
- Minimum 12+ years of experience in CPQ software solutions
- Strong facilitation, coordination, risk management, and stakeholder alignment capabilities.
- Strong communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to coach and upskill team members.
- Ownership mindset with a strong focus on delivery excellence.
- Willingness to explore new technologies and contribute to architectural decisions
What do we offer?
- Development and growth opportunities within a global organization.
- Warm and friendly international working environment
- Being part of an industry leader in sustainability.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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