About this role
WHO ARE YOU? Personal Qualities Foremost you are passionate about building new solutions, contribute with new ideas and exploration a well as being comfortable with a high level of uncertainty Open mindset and a willingness to explore Passionate about coding and creating new smart services & solutions Enjoying working in highly diverse teams Strong interest in new developments and techniques Humor; because, in the end, working here should be fun! Qualifications University degree or similar education Minimum 5 years’ experience from similar positions and associated track record Advanced Knowledge of half of the tech toolbox below & good awareness for the rest of it Tech Toolbox Java, Spring, NodeJS Integration: REST, JSON, JMS (ActiveMQ) Unit and integration testing frameworks; and continuous integration tools Source code version management systems e.g. Git and associated workflows Build automation tools and frameworks (Maven etc) Cloud services e.g. AWS, Azure Cloud Platform Web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3 (pre-processors), JS frameworks e.g. ReactJS Native iOS and Android Container and change management tools e.g.Docker INTRODUCTION Volvo Group Connected Solutions is looking for an Innovation architect for its Innovation Lab in Gothenburg! THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES Innovation Lab is a newly established function, within Volvo Group Connected Solutions, with the mission to pioneer new connected services and solution! At Innovation Lab we do things differently than traditional corporate functions; we work with agile methods in diverse and focused concept and venture teams together with customers, partners, start-ups and members from various parts of the Volvo Group. We constantly strive to generate added value for our customers and finding the next offering for Volvo Group by combining insights across industry sectors, digital trends and data from our connected fleets of vehicles and machines. When joining you will meet passionate pioneers across a variety of disciplines, ranging from strategic business innovators and software engineers to service designers and concept leaders. You will be working with start-ups with speed in a global environment, uncovering new ideas and ventures supporting Volvo Group in reaching its mission to drive prosperity through transport solutions. Are you passionate about pioneering new services and solutions utilizing digital technologies, data driven insights and working in diverse teams? Then Innovation Lab at Volvo Group Connected solutions is the place for you to prosper. ROLE DESCRIPTION As an Innovation Architect you will: Design, build and scale new technologies, enabling new connected service and solutions for all Volvo Group brands Build prototypes and experiment together with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment Secure scalability of solution, enabling speed moving from idea to commercial solution Work in an test driven environment using design thinking & continuous delivery CURIOUS, AND HAVE SOME QUESTIONS? CALL US! For more information please contact Guillaume Favreau, Director Software Engineering & Prototyping, +46 765534829 Johanna Andersson, HR Business Partner, +46 765533655 The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus, Sunwin Bus and Volvo Penta. Connected Solutions is a global unit in the Volvo Group that lead the development of the Volvo Group’s connected solutions and supporting capabilities to further strengthen the Volvo Group position and competitiveness in the area. Part of Connected Solutions is Volvo Group Venture Capital with a focus on creating new business opportunities for the Volvo Group through partnerships.