E2E IT Architect (Enterprise Systems) (f/m/div.)
Keenfinity Group’s Audio business combines decades of engineeringexpertisewith a portfolio of globally trusted brands including Electro-Voice,Dynacordand Telex that power communication,collaborationand live experiences around the world. Our solutions cover professional loudspeaker systems, installed and portable sound, conferencing systems,broadcastand production intercom, as well as certified public address and voice alarm systems for life-safety applications. From event stages, hospitality and conference venues to government institutions, transportation hubs, or industrial facilities, our professional sound and critical communication solutions help people be heard clearly, collaborate effectively, and communicate reliably when it matters most. Next to our passion fortechnologywe’revery passionateabout our work environment. Based on values such as trust, appreciation, and accountability, we all work together to shape the future – boldly, customer-focused and witha strong teamspirit!
At Keenfinity we don’t just build innovative solutions — we shape a smarter, more connected world through technology. We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team. Everyone is welcome here — we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self. Keenfinity is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed. When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better.
In this role you will own the architecture decisions that enable faster product delivery, reduce integration cost, and unlock new digital revenue streams. As an E2E IT Architect,you will be the lead architect for our modern commercial technology landscape, creating the digital backbonethat connects our core business systems including CRM (Salesforce), PIM, PLM, and ERP. You will define the central integration strategy and ensurethe seamlessintegration, security, scalability, and coherence of our IT architecture. You will act as the ultimate authority on technical design across the enterprise, enabling a flexible, resilient, and future-proof technology stack that supports a wide range of business initiatives, from API-driven frontends to internal process automation.
Architectural Vision & Design
- Definition and maintenance of the end-to-end technical architecture for all commercial and enterprise systems
- Design of the central integration strategy and layer (API Gateway, microservices) ensuring seamless data flow between CRM, PIM, PLM, ERP, and consuming applications
- Final approvalpointfor architectural decisions
Standards & Governance
- Development, documentation, and enforcement of architectural standards for API design, data architecture, microservices, event-driven communication, and security (OAuth 2.0, OIDC)
- Ensuring a loosely coupled and highly cohesive system landscape across the enterprise
- Architectural review and sign-off on major IT projects
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Close collaboration with Product Owners (Frontend, CRM) and business leaders to translate future requirements into ascalable and cost-effective architecture
- Expert guidance on technical feasibility, risks, andfinancial / non-financialimplications of business initiatives
Technology Evaluation &Selection
- Continuous evaluation of emerging technologies, platforms, and patterns across the industry, with a 12–24 monthadoption horizon
- Strategic recommendations for adoption ofnew technologiesfor the integration layer, API gateway, cloud services, and other components of the enterprise stack
Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is strongly preferred. Experience and Know-how:8+ years as an IT Architect, with 3–5 years designing complex, distributed, integrated systems in an enterprise environment; proventrack recordleading a technologyorganisationthrough significant transformation Technical Stack:deep, hands-on expertise in enterprise integration patterns, API Gateways (AWS API Gateway, Kong), microservices, and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ); strong knowledge of CRM (Salesforce), PIM, and ERP integration via APIs; experience with SQL and NoSQL data models; expert-level cloud platform knowledge (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP a plus) including Lambda, SQS, SNS, RDS Nice to have: Architectural certifications(e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, TOGAF);previousexperiencein a private equity backed businessadvantageous;experience with security frameworks (NIS2, ISO 27001) is a plus Personality and Working Style: Excellent strategic and systems thinking; complex problem-solving; strong leadership and the ability to influence and align technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels Languages: Fluent English (written and spoken)required; working German preferred.
E2E IT Architect (Enterprise Systems) (f/m/div.)
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