Solution Architect

Konecranes Port Solutions is a global leader in providing equipment automation software and services for container and bulk handling at ports and terminals. With the widest and deepest offering in the Ports industry we are the lifecycle partner for port and terminal operators.

Location: Hyvinkää Finland or Düsseldorf Germany

Role Purpose

The Solution Architect is responsible for driving harmonization and coordinating future development of modular scalable secure and future-proof solution architectures for Business Area Port Solutions. The role translates business product and customer needs into practical technology solutions that support Port Solutions strategic ambition to deliver connected automated data-driven and lifecycle-oriented material handling solutions.

Acting as a key link between business stakeholders product owners software development teams enterprise architecture cybersecurity infrastructure service and external partners the Solution Architect drives architectural alignment across the organisation. Working closely together with Core Technology leadership within Port Solutions BA you will help define architectural direction and help to ensure that solutions are aligned with business priorities architectural principles compliance requirements and long-term platform strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and Drive Solution Architecture

Own and evolve solution architectures for digital software automation IoT and data-driven solutions within Port Solutions ensuring alignment with business strategy and technology roadmaps.

• Translate Business Needs into Technical Solutions

Convert business customer and product requirements into clear solution designs architecture blueprints and implementation guidance.

• Ensure Architectural Quality and Compliance

Design solutions that are scalable secure maintainable and aligned with BA strategy cybersecurity requirements and industry standards.

• Support Cross-functional Architectural Alignment

Collaborate across product management engineering software development IT cybersecurity service and external partners to ensure consistent architectural direction.

• Guide Integration and Technology Decisions

Provide expertise on cloud edge computing connectivity APIs data flows device management and system integration balancing business value risk and technical feasibility.

• Promote Harmonisation and Reuse

Drive standardisation platform reuse and adoption of common architectural patterns to reduce complexity and long-term maintenance costs.

• Support Solution Delivery

Provide architectural guidance throughout concepting development and deployment including technical reviews issue resolution and architecture governance.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Software Engineering Computer Science Automation Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Solution Architecture Software Architecture Systems Architecture or a similar technical leadership role.
• Experience with industrial software automation IoT connectivity and equipment-related digital solutions.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of:

1. Solution and integration architecture
2. APIs and data flows
3. Identity and access management
4. Cybersecurity and secure-by-design principles
5. Operational technology and edge computing environments

• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Familiarity with modern software engineering practices CI/CD pipelines and containerisation technologies.
• Knowledge of industrial communication technologies (e.g. REST APIs MQTT OPC UA WebSocket DDS/ROS2).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence and build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong collaboration and documentation skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with a balance of business technical and operational considerations.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Considered an Advantage

• Experience in port operations cranes material handling equipment automation fleet management or industrial service solutions.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and connected systems 
   

Additional Information :

Interested
If this sparked your interest apply for the position via the Konecranes careers site and submit your profile in English by 27.09.2026. Please note that we review applications on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy before deadline.

For further information about the role please contact: Pascal Bierhuizen Director Software Development BA Port Solutions at (at) .

For any recruitment process-related questions please reach out to Katre Laan Global TA Team Lead via (at)
 

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most because we know we can always find a safer more productive and sustainable way. Thats why with 16 000 professionals in over 50 countries we are trusted every day to lift handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time