Senior Solution Architect MAX (d/f/m)
TK Elevator GmbH — Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Who we are
TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.3 billion in fiscal year 2023/2024. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.
What we expect
We are seeking an experienced Embedded SW Senior Architect (d/f/m) with a strong technical background in embedded systems, including networking protocols, Yocto, Linux, C/C++ and multithreading, and proven leadership skills to guide our engineering team. This role combines hands-on technical responsibilities with strategic oversight, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. The Technical Leader will drive best practices in design, architecture, and development, as well as mentor team members and support cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership and Strategy: Define and drive the technical vision for embedded software projects, including architecture, design, and development standards. Ensure alignment with project goals, technical feasibility, and scalability requirements.
- Embedded Systems Development: Oversee and contribute to complex development tasks, especially in areas such as Linux/Yocto, networking protocols, multi-threading, and interface design. Act as a primary technical resource for complex issues.
- Azure IoT Integration: Collaborate with cloud developers and architects to ensure seamless integration between embedded systems and Azure-based IoT cloud backends. Implement and optimize communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, HTTP) for reliable data transmission to the cloud.
- Team Mentorship and Development: Mentor and coach engineers, providing guidance on best practices, code quality, and troubleshooting. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the Product Owner to align technical execution with the product vision and requirements, ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence in delivered solutions. Work together to prioritize features, address product backlog items, and translate business needs into technical solutions. Ensure that all technical decisions support both product goals and engineering best practices, enabling a seamless workflow between development, QA, and release teams to meet delivery timelines and quality expectations.
- Quality Assurance and TDD: Promote and implement test-driven development (TDD) practices, code reviews, and continuous integration to maintain high standards for code reliability and robustness.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance development speed, quality, and efficiency. Champion Agile development practices, fostering transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
- Technical Documentation: Oversee the creation of comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring that project details, design choices, and troubleshooting steps are accessible and well-documented.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in the IoT and embedded systems space. Propose and implement improvements to existing processes and systems.
Who we are looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree on Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in embedded software development, with hands-on expertise in Linux, C/C++, Yocto, networking protocols, and multi-threaded programming.
- 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership or senior engineering role, with a track record of successfully leading teams in embedded systems or IoT projects.
- Technical Skills:
- Expert in C/C++ development for Linux, with a focus on building scalable, high-performance embedded software solutions that set technical standards for the team.
- Strong proficiency in networking protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet) to guide the team in achieving reliable, efficient data communication across embedded systems.
- Advanced knowledge of the Linux Yocto Project for creating customized Linux builds and Board Support Packages (BSP), enhancing the flexibility and performance of embedded devices.
- Familiarity with wireless networks (Wi-Fi, Cellular)
- Experience with Serial protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet etc.,)
- Experience with interface design and data exchange between embedded systems and other software components.
- Commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD), implementing testing practices that promote code quality and long-term reliability across the team’s work.
- Proficient in establishing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, streamlining the development, integration, and deployment processes to improve team productivity and release quality, preferably with experience using tools like Bamboo, JIRA, and Confluence.
- Solid experience with Agile development practices
- Experience with Azure IoT services and integrating embedded systems with cloud backends, including knowledge of IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, CoAP) and data security best practices.
- Proven ability to mentor, guide, and elevate team members, driving a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence in embedded software development
- Soft Skills:
- Strong ability to interact and align with stakeholders and technical leaders across the company, ensuring effective communication and shared understanding of project goals.
- Proven ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment, always working as a team player and actively supporting colleagues and driving collective success.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Language:
- Both written and conversational advanced English skills (B2 or superior)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in embedded software development in the IoT, telecom or industrial automation sectors
- Experience in safety-critical systems
- Familiarity with data security practices and regulatory compliance for embedded devices.
What we offer
- Health and Safety –Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities
- Flexibility –We support, for example, through flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working options
- Compensation & pension – Fair working conditions, competitive compensation, following “Collective Agreements” and support with pension schemes
- Collaboration & diversity –Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation
- Development –Individual support to help you get started in your new job as well as training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally
- Creative leeway –We offer an environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no-blame-culture
- Sustainability –We act with responsibility and environmental awareness
- Work environment –We have modern workplaces and IT equipment, subsidized lunchtime meals in the canteen, free parking and discounted public transport tickets
Additional information
At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application!
As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let’s overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you.
Contact
Please apply online in English, including your notice period and salary expectation based on a regular 40 hour work week.
Uwe Hüsken
Talent Acquisition
Job details
| Posting date: | 2025/10/24 |
|---|---|
| Experience level: | Experienced professionals |
| Contract limitation: | Permanent, Full Time |
| Work Modality: | Hybrid |
| Job family: | Information Technology |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | DE_ET-EG01231 |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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TK Elevator does not accept candidate submissions, applications, or profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or other third parties unless a written agreement has been executed in advance by an authorized representative of TK Elevator.
