Director Architecture & Engineering

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, setting architecture, engineering, and operational best practices.
• Translate business needs into technical architecture, roadmaps, and key design decisions.
• Design and implement scalable end-to-end enterprise architecture on platforms like Salesforce and Azure.
• Lead the integration of operational systems, analytics platforms, and AI/ML use cases.
• Oversee Life Cycle Management (LCM) of application/systems vulnerabilities to ensure security alignment.
• Make fact-based architecture decisions to maximize business value while minimizing total cost of ownership.

Requirements

• 15+ years of industry experience, preferably in captive or financial services.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams and managing large, complex enterprise environments.
• Engineering degree (preferably Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science).
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud, J2EE/.NET technology stacks, and Data/AI platforms.
• Expertise in designing REST APIs, event-driven APIs, and microservice architecture in cloud environments.
• Proficiency with Agile practices and Azure DevOps.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of leadership and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience modernizing legacy applications using newer technologies and architectural principles.
• Experience working within a Design Authority to enforce standards and governance.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs supporting work-life balance.

About the Company

Volvo Financial Services (VFS) is the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group. We provide financial services and solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers, supporting the global transition to sustainable transport and equipment solutions. We are a global organization serving customers and dealers in more than 50 markets.