Head of Platform Engineering and Digital - Duesseldorf, Deutschland - VORWERK ELEKTROWERKE GMBH & CO. KG

VORWERK ELEKTROWERKE GMBH & CO. KG

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Duesseldorf, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Head of Platform Engineering and Digital Architecture (f/d/m):
VORWERK ELEKTROWERKE GMBH & CO. KG

Düsseldorf

Wuppertal

Manager First Level

Welcome to Vorwerk - as Head of Platform Engineering and Digital Architecture (f/d/m):

Vorwerk Digital's vision is to elevate the quality of life everywhere our customers call home. We are up to combine Vorwerk's long-standing, high-quality engineering experience with agile methodologies, leading edge technologies and whole-hearted dedication to customer satisfaction to strengthen our long-term trustful customer-relationships.
For our Digital R&D we are looking for an exceptional leader to take on the role of

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Head of Platform Engineering and Digital Architecture (f/d/m). In this critical position, you will have strategic responsibility for our digital ecosystem architecture in both Culinary and Cleaning product lines. You will play a pivotal role in consolidating diverse teams, bridging the gap between different mindsets, particularly between Device and Software. Your primary focus will be on development and, consequently, on engineers, and your expertise in platform and architecture will be paramount.

We are a dynamic and internationally successful group. We offer our employees a creative and cooperative working environment and social protection in every stage of life. We promote the compatibility of family life and professional career, with a wide range of benefits that are listed below.

Responsibilities:

Strategically lead Vorwerk Home's digital ecosystem architecture in alignment with the company's vision.
Own the development and evolution of the platform architecture, fostering crossfunctional collaboration.
Identify and implement synergies across product lines, consolidating cloud, embedded, and app domains.
Ensure platform infrastructure scalability, reliability, and security.
Integrate proven technology trends to keep Vorwerk innovative.
Consolidate international teams, focusing on engineering team growth.
Lead architecture efforts across Frontend, Backend, IoT, and devices using Azure, AWS IoT Core, and relevant technologies.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams with a customercentric approach.
Foster interaction with hardware system architects and align technical strategy with management.
Enable crossfunctional teams and developers to break down traditional silos between devices and cloud/apps.
Lead and collaborate with architects and work closely with suppliers and external partners, especially in operations and cloud areas.
Drive strategic vision for nextgen Embedded and Cloud platforms with AI components.
Oversee 10 million connected household appliances, managing complexities and unknown variables.

Requirements:

Minimum of 1015 years of experience in project and productfocused roles.
Strong background in IoT architecture and platform development.
A background in embedded technology from the ground up with proficiency in Embedded technologies, including C++, Linux, AWS, and IoT.
Knowledge of Cloud technologies and conceptual thinking.
A strong understanding of technology trends and a willingness to shape the direction.
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with hardware system architects as well as software architects.
Humble and open mindset, comfortable with complexity management and unknowns.
Focus on development and growth rather than micromanaging milestones.

Benefits:

Exciting challenges and career prospects in an agile environment
Flexible working framework with flexitime, flexitime days and 30 days of holiday
Mobile working with defined remote work options
Discounted job ticket and free parking directly at your workplace

Shared success, lots of fun and lifelong learning

Benefits of a familyowned company, including employee discounts, subsidies for childcare costs and training support
Extensive health benefits such as company supplementary health insurance, company medical advice and care, and a wide range of fitness offers
Attractive pension plan with three building blocks and the option of a working time account
Subsidised snacks and menus on site
Charging points for electric cars
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