System Architect with focus on Data Streaming for Production core unit,

Are you passionate about driving change? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of logistics and how parcels are delivered – both physically and from an information perspective? Look no further! PostNord, the leading supplier of communication and logistics solutions in the Nordic region, is searching a talented System Architect to join our ongoing transformation journey.

Join us

Postnord is undergoing a large transformation within the Production domain to modernize and harmonize our IT across the Nordics. We are leaving a monolith-centric past and entering into a streaming and microservice based future in the cloud.

As a System Architect in the Production Core unit, you will be in the heart of production, creating data structures and information flows that impact how systems interact and collaborate. You will be working from operational all the way to strategic level. In collaboration with others, you will be taking decisions with immediate implications on agile development team’s backlogs.  

Job duties

You as System Architect will primarily have focus on strengthening the Data Streaming platform, based on Confluent Cloud, for long term relevance. With hands-on experience on the platform tech-stack, you will explore different ways to further increase the usability for downstream services. You will work closely with business, architects on different levels and development teams.

Your work will include (but not limited to):

Develop and maintain data models, schemas, versions by ensuring high data quality

Improve platform capabilities like security, scalability, observability, etc. with new ideas and running POCs

Creating and maintaining documentation around the Data Platform

Actively work with platform clients for smooth transitioning and business continuity

Incorporate modern functionalities and workflows on platform landscape for improved business value

Identify bottlenecks, loopholes in the platform and drive initiatives for their resolution

Must-have:

Hands-on experience with Data Streaming platforms like Confluent or Apache Kafka

Strong understanding and knowledge of event driven architectures on a large enterprise scale

Hands-on experience with information models and data governance including documenting current data flows and creating a wanted state to work towards

Deep understanding of transaction intensive IT Systems

Experience in driving initiatives and transformations independently  

Excellent communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities

Strong integrity and analysis skills

Capability to understand and model business needs

Understanding of the importance of weighing both functional and non-functional requirements

Several years of experience in software development, solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices

Nice-to-have:

Experience in the logistics or supply chain industry.

Experience in building Micro-Service based architecture

Fluency in Swedish

Knowledge requirement

Civil Engineering, bachelor’s degree in computer science (as a minimum), or equivalent

Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

We offer you

We offer a variety of work in an international environment with constantly new challenges and quick decisions. Here you have opportunities to develop creative solutions and work in a prestige-free group where we jointly help to reach our goals. PostNord is one of Sweden's largest workplaces and we offer safe employment conditions and benefits. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, we offer:

Hybrid workplace with a Nordic and dynamic environment. Watch the video about our office.

Great development opportunities

Great insurance and occupational pension terms

Wellness allowance & opportunity to train at Arken's gym and indoor swimming pool

Employee benefits through PostNord Plus - PostNord´s own personnel foundation

We make everyday life easier

PostNord is the leading supplier of communication and logistics solutions to, from, and within the Nordic region. We ensure the provision of a postal service to households and businesses in Sweden and Denmark. We aim to make everyday life easier and more sustainable for everyone who lives and works in the Nordic region. We are in a constant transformation and work consistently to develop both our offer and our employees, all to achieve our vision of being The favorite carrier of the Nordics. We are PostNord - a fantastic company to work and grow with. Read more at postnord.com

Apply

We look forward to receive your application!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact manager Carolina Lunde on carolina.lunde@postnord.com

Don't wait to submit your application as we go through the applications on an ongoing basis.

For union representatives, visit: www.postnord.com/fackliga

We are looking forward to hear from you!

PostNord offers communications and logistics solutions to, from and within the Nordic region. With our expertise and a unique distribution network, we are developing the basis for tomorrow’s communication, e-commerce, distribution and logistics.