Head of IT Architecture - Trading IT (f/m/d)

Über das Unternehmen

We are looking for people who believe in the positive power of energy and in their own ability to move things forward. People who know the importance of energy and infrastructure and recognize the immense opportunities they present to shape the future for everybody. Because we are just the same: a large, dynamic company that opens its door wide to people who want to join us in turning ideas into real change. We are the E. Are you?

Unser Angebot

We want our employees to feel secure – in every aspect. That is why we value stable working relationships, safely equipped workspaces, regular health checks and individual onboarding and development. Financial extras such as and allowances provide additional security.

Further benefits:

• 30 days annual leave
• Financial extras such as vacation pay and Christmas bonus, profit-sharing, an employee savings plan, company pension scheme, energy price discount and child bonus
• Leasing options for mobile devices and bicycles
• Discounted "Deutschland-Ticket" (train ticket)
• Flexible working models such as part-time hours and home office
• More about our various employer benefits at a glance

Vielfältige Aufgaben

A wide range of tasks

• As the Head of Architecture, you will define and drive the architecture strategy for EnBW’s trading function. This role requires a Subject Matter Expert in architecture, covering both technical and functional domains, with extensive experience in commodities trading. You will ensure the trading architecture is robust, future-proof, and aligned with EnBW’s overall business objectives.

  Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW.

  You will be responsible for reviewing the current architecture, identifying areas of improvement, and proposing solutions to modernise the tech stack. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to challenge the status quo, and the foresight to design systems with long-term scalability in mind:

  • Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW

  • Ensure the trading architecture is fit for the future, proposing enhancements and technical solutions for business challenges

  • Collaborate with system owners and business verticals to ensure all systems are fit for purpose and aligned with a roadmap for continuous improvement

  • Produce high-level technical designs and work with infrastructure, cloud, security, and network teams to align with EnBW architectural patterns

  • Review and modernise the technology stack, proposing innovative solutions and vendor products to support business growth

  • Oversee the integration of trading systems, including ETRM platforms such as Endur, and ensure seamless connectivity across front, middle, and back-office functions

  • Lead architectural reviews of ongoing projects to ensure they meet future needs.

  • Stay updated on industry technologies and trends, ensuring EnBW leverages cutting-edge tools and practices.

Überzeugendes Profil

Convincing Profile

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect within a Commodity Trading Organisation, Investment Bank, or similar environment.
• Deep knowledge of commodities trading and familiarity with associated business processes across front, middle, and back offices.
• Experience working on large-scale, transformative programmes, ideally in a greenfield environment.
• Expertise in trading systems, particularly ETRM platforms such as Endur
• Strong knowledge of general cloud architecture (Azure, AWS) and messaging patterns (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Service Bus).
• Familiarity with API connectivity stacks, data warehousing, and reporting frameworks.
• Experience in agile development methodologies and modern technology stacks.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and facilitate discussions at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, focusing on delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively within large teams

Über den Bereich

About Us

EnBW's Trading business unit is the central point of access to the energy markets. We are active in key European markets and on international energy exchanges. The Trading business unit is responsible for the optimal management of the EnBW portfolio, is active in the marketing of renewable energies and thus supports the Energiewende. We are also involved in future topics such as hydrogen or smart & digital trading, as well as in new supply contracts and the management of renewable energies. EnBW's business unit Trading operates with an international team of employees from more than 30 nations, represented at 4 locations: Germany, England, Norway and Switzerland.

This role can be based in our London Office or in our German Headquarter.