HDI Group is hiring a System Architect in Hannover to define and drive the architecture of data, analytics, and AI solutions within a SAFe Agile Release Train. The role shapes a cloud data platform (AWS/Azure, Snowflake, dbt), sets architecture standards, and coaches development teams day to day.
Develop and communicate the architectural vision for data, analytics, and AI solutions within our Agile Release Train (ART)
Design the target architecture for data products, data platforms, and analytical applications
Provide technological guidance for the evolution of our cloud data platform
Define architecture guidelines, standards, and guardrails
Coach and support teams in architectural decision-making and the implementation of technical solutions in their day-to-day development work
Identify and prioritize architectural enablers and technical debt
Support Program Increment planning and strategic initiatives
Ensure scalability, security, performance, and maintainability of our solutions while continuously advancing security standards together with the teams
Monitor technology trends and evaluate and experiment with emerging technologies for strategic adoption within the ART
Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architects and System Architects across other ARTs to harmonize architecture standards and solution approaches
Work closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, the Release Train Engineer, and development teams while facilitating architecture and engineering communities
Foster modern engineering practices through the effective use of AI-enabled development tools
Your Profile
Several years of experience as a Solution Architect, Lead Architect, System Architect, or Enterprise Architect
Strong expertise in modern cloud architectures on Azure and/or AWS
Hands-on experience with: Snowflake, dbt, Cloud platforms (preferably AWS and Azure), Data Warehousing, Data Mesh / Data Products, API and integration architectures, AI-assisted software development and engineering practices, Metadata management, data catalogs, and semantic data modeling
Knowledge of scaled agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe or comparable approaches)
Experience with architecture frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF, arc42, or C4
Proven track record of working with multiple development teams
Strategic mindset and the ability to analyze complex problems systematically
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence without formal authority
Passion for connecting people and driving technical excellence
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Fluent in German and English skills (C1 level preferred)