Global Lead Software Architect (Custom Build Environment)

We are seeking a senior Global Lead Software Architect (Custom Build Environment) for our Cross-Border BU to lead strategic architecture initiatives across Bnode's international Cross-Border business. This role will focus on assessing and shaping our technology landscape and defining scalable architectures for our applications, digital services and data platforms. The ideal candidate will come from a strong software development background and have progressed into architecture , with deep experience in custom-built software environments, Java and/or Python, microservices, APIs and cloud technologies . You will combine technical depth with the ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure and future-proof solutions. Key Responsibilities Architecture Leadership Assess and document the current application and technology landscape for cross-border logistics and transport. Define scalable, secure and modular reference architectures for custom-built applications and digital services. Shape architecture for ecommerce integrations, APIs and data platforms. Platform Development Guidance Create and review technical designs for coherence, scalability and resilience. Guide development teams on microservices, domain-driven design and product-centric architecture. Provide architectural guidance for event-driven solutions, including Kafka and schema governance. Collaboration Governance Work closely with product owners, developers and business analysts to translate requirements into technical architectures. Collaborate with suppliers and remote teams to ensure alignment and delivery. Contribute to architecture governance and quality across teams. Innovation Best Practices Stay current with cloud-native technologies, software architecture and data platforms. Promote secure software development and architectural best practices across teams and domains.