Software Architect

Overview Software Architect - Mobile Cross Platform (m / f / d) – Milan, Italy. Schindler is one of the world's leading suppliers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways. We employ talented individuals in over 100 countries worldwide to design, develop, install, maintain and modernize mobility systems that keep the world's urban population on the move. We offer a dynamic, forward-looking work environment that enables our employees to innovate and excel in their chosen fields.The role is hybrid and implies majority presence in the office (1-2 days / week of home office). In this role, you will be part of our Milan Software Development Hub, an agile team that develops modern software tools to help shape the next-generation elevator’s software to meet high quality and safety standards for Schindler’s products. Join our team to shape the future of mobile solutions, enhancing service quality and field efficiency. Lead the architecture of current and future mobile apps for fitters and technicians, ensuring alignment with platform vision and driving implementation within a global software engineering team.Responsibilities Your future challenges will include :Driving future-proof mobile app architectures aligned with strategyPartnering with stakeholders to shape architectural vision and technology roadmapCollaborating with product owners and teams on software architectural decisionsAligning with other architects to ensure platform consistency and critical interfacesProviding technical leadership and guidance to engineers during implementationEvaluating technology choices through PoCs and prototypes to ensure optimal solutionsContributing on sprint plans and challenge estimates and design proposalsDriving adoption of modern architecture practices for continuous improvementInvestigating and integrating commercial and open-source frameworks for optimal solutionsParticipating in all stages of development, from planning to deploymentGuiding development teams and product owners on architectural decisionsYou are a self-directed and self-organized, highly responsible, and reliable team player. Your abilities to inspire, mentor and guide both on-site and remote teams pair with your open mind and for new technologies and agile development. You foster an effective communication in an international organization and can lead by example.Qualifications Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalentExtensive knowledge of state-of-the-art software engineering and architecture practices and mobile app developmentProven track record of technical leadership skillsDemonstrated passion for mobile apps and delivering exceptional user experienceExperience with user experience and interface design, test automation, and app analytics and cross-platform iOS and Android mobile apps using C# and .NETExperienced user of software development tools such as Git and JIRA, knowledge of agile software development practices such as SCRUM / KanbanExperience in interfacing to cloud backends and establishing APIsProficient level of English, Italian and German are a plusNice to have : experience with MAUI and XamarinBenefits Flexible work schedule and comfortable workspace in PoliHub Innovation District, MilanDevelopment opportunities : You start with a position-specific familiarization and are supported by us through professional and personal training measuresWork-life balance : We enable you to conciliate your professional and private life through flexible working hoursCorporate benefits : Benefit from our various employee discountsDiversity : We promote a culture of diversityEqual Opportunity At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Full-timeJob function Information TechnologyIndustries Machinery ManufacturingJ-18808-Ljbffr#J-18808-Ljbffr