Sr Solution Architect (Software Factory)

Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Solution Architect (Python, Front-end & DevOps) to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable DevOps solutions and modern software factory practices within the automotive software development lifecycle. Seeking a highly skilled Python Architect to design and guide the development of scalable, high-performance software solutions. Technical expertise and strong leadership skills to shape the architecture of modern, scalable, and high-performance front-end applications . A passion for great UI/UX and a strong grasp of modern JavaScript frameworks is essential. This role bridges the gap between software development and IT operations, driving automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD) across the enterprise. You will be responsible for architectural decisions, technical leadership, code quality, and mentoring development teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python and associated frameworks , along with solid knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and DevOps practices. You will architect high-performing, secure, and compliant CI/CD pipelines that support embedded, cloud, and edge software delivery across vehicle platforms. This is a strategic role central to accelerating software-defined vehicle (SDV) transformation. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to design robust solutions. Lead the selection of appropriate Python frameworks and tools (e.g., Django, FastAPI, Flask). Develop and maintain architectural documentation and coding standards. Oversee code reviews, system design sessions, and technical proofs-of-concept. Ensure system scalability, security, performance, and maintainability. Guide CI/CD strategies and DevOps pipelines for efficient deployment and monitoring. Mentor and support software engineers and junior developers. Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in Python and software engineering. Define front-end architecture for large-scale applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. Evaluate and select the right tools, libraries, frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular). Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product managers, and back-end teams to deliver cohesive user experiences. Lead code reviews, performance audits, and front-end optimization initiatives. Architect and lead the deployment of automotive-grade Software Factory platforms supporting end-to-end CI/CD for embedded, infotainment, ADAS, and cloud applications including infrastructure as code (IaC), monitoring, and automation. Develop and implement scalable Software Factory models that enable high-velocity development and deployment. Integrate DevOps and DevSecOps practices into the ASPICE, ISO 26262, and AUTOSAR-compliant software development environment. Design pipelines for software build, test, release, and ECU flashing across distributed teams and vehicle programs. Lead the adoption of containerized development workflows (e.g., Docker) and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes) for in-vehicle and cloud software. Work closely with product teams, developers, QA, and IT to ensure alignment between software delivery and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems engineering, infotainment, vehicle integration) to ensure secure and traceable software delivery. Define software factory reference architecture and reusable templates for internal and supplier teams across global locations. Support cloud migration strategies (AWS), enabling hybrid and multi-cloud deployments. Lead technical governance and architectural reviews for DevOps adoption across multiple business units. Qualifications Required: Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. 15 to 20+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or related architecture roles. Proven experience designing scalable system architectures in large-scale projects. Expertise in Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar. Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and asynchronous programming. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis). Expertise in one or more modern JavaScript frameworks ( e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js). Proficiency with TypeScript and monorepo management tools (e.g., Nx, Turborepo). Exposure to micro-frontend architecture and server-side rendering (SSR). Proven experience in architecting large-scale, enterprise-level front-end applications. Solid grasp of DevOps principles, CI/CD , and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi ). Strong background in DevOps principles applied to automotive or embedded systems. Strong hands-on expertise in DevOps tools (Python, Jenkins, GitHub, Pulumi, Terraform, Ansible, artifactory, Linux etc.). Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration platforms. Proficiency in at least one cloud platform (AWS). Solid understanding of Agile and SAFe methodologies. Proficiency in architecting and deploying CI/CD pipelines with ZUUL is a plus Preferred: Experience in IT company - Complete SW development Contributions to open-source projects or Python community. Experience in agile development environments. Experience building and maintaining design systems or component libraries. Understanding of continuous integration for AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive. Certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Solution Architect, Kubernetes). Experience with AI/ML pipeline orchestration (e.g., MLFlow, Kubeflow) is a plus. Experience in large-scale enterprise digital transformation projects. Soft Skills: Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strategic thinking and systems-level problem solving. Ability to mentor engineering teams on modern DevOps and Software Factory principles. Comfortable working in a globally distributed and fast-paced environment.