Software Architect

Application Deadline: Oct. 11, 2026 Multiple locations Hybrid Monthly salary: €6,000 - €7,000 Job Description We are looking for a Software Architect who designs comprehensive technical solutions to bridge business problems with technology, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, security, and scalability. In your work you create architecture blueprints, select technology stacks, and lead implementation teams, acting as a crucial link between stakeholders and developers. The role is based in our Espoo or Tampere office, and the work will be done in a hybrid model according to our needs. Your main responsibilities Sales and presales: Identifying customer needs and proposing bold solutions. Architecture Design: Creating detailed architecture specifications, diagrams, and documentation for software and infrastructure. Strategic Alignment: Mapping business requirements to technical solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Technology Selection: Evaluating and recommending tools, platforms, and frameworks that align with technical strategies. Implementation Oversight: Guiding development teams during implementation to ensure adherence to the designed architecture. Stakeholder Management: Communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and acting as a bridge between teams. Your required skills and experience Technical Expertise: Strong background in software engineering (minimum 10 years), system integration, infrastructure, and cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS). Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex problems and design effective, creative solutions. Leadership: Ability and proven track-record in leading teams and guiding technical decision-making. Project Management: Experience with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and managing project risks. A Master’s degree in computer science or related field. Extensive experience in software design, development, and IT infrastructure. Experience in a technical leadership role. Language skills: fluent English and Finnish We also value Entrepreneurial mindset Deeper domain knowledge of industrial manufacturing At Etteplan we ensure that your compensation is fair and transparent. Your salary reflects your competencies and contributions, in line with our way of working. For this role, the typical monthly salary is 6000-7000€/month, depending on your background. Great Place to Work Occupational health services and insurance fund Lunch, sport and culture benefit Events and activities Talent Referral bonus Benefit and discount program for employees and their families Phone benefit About the company As a technology service company, we bring people and technology together to change things for the better. For creating solutions positively impacting our everyday life, we need diverse people, expertise, and collaboration. Together with our customers, we are building the world we wish to see. Explore our openings and become part of a culture which believes in collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Our values – forward focus, bold thinking, smarter together – set the foundation for our culture. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, Etteplan is where your next adventure might be just around the corner. Your journey starts here! Diversity, equity and inclusion At Etteplan, we believe that embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is key to our innovation and success. Our global community Happy DEIs, helps create an environment where every voice is heard and valued and every employee feels included and empowered. We provide a platform for open discussion, networking, and continuous learning, ensuring that DEI is woven into the fabric of our workplace. Join us and you'll be part of a company that doesn't just talk about DEI – we live it. Forward focusWe take pride and ownership in our work as well as our personal and professional growth. For us, new technologies are opportunities waiting to be turned into our competitive advantage. With our foresight and proactive mindset, we advance the success of both our customers and Etteplan. Bold thinkingWe explore new horizons, challenge ideas, and actively propose innovative solutions. We promote an environment of open dialogue, where we have the freedom to voice our opinions openly and honestly without fear of judgment. Smarter togetherWe share ideas with one another, not just with our closest colleagues but across different disciplines and service areas. By learning together, we help foster a diverse community where knowledge flows freely, where collaboration knows no limits, and where everyone can feel they belong. Markku Valkealahti | Contact Person