Your challenge We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect (Freelancer, all genders), to support us during the absence of our own internal expert (who is on a sabbatical). This will be both an advisory and implementation focused role – the remit entails the evaluation of our status quo, defining the overall technical architecture strategy and working together with our engineering team to build a more scalable and flexible set up for the future. We are looking for someone with extensive expertise in software architecture, cloud technologies, and system integration, with a passion for advancing the EV charging landscape. The role has influencing and decision making authority – the perfect candidate will be responsible for architecture decisions, trade-offs, and communicating architectural rationale. Why Hubject We develop ideas and deliver solutions for the eMobility market We are working on the most important growth topics We are an international team of very motivated eMobility enthusiasts Please note that this is a Freelancer position and therefore not linked to any of our company benefits. Your Tasks Architectural Leadership: Develop and maintain high-level architecture domains (cloud, data, application, integration, security) for our platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security of all technology components (including standards, patterns, and architectural governance). T echnical Strategy: Define technical direction and technology roadmap aligned with business objectives, ensuring the use of innovative technologies and best practices. The following outcomes are expected: target-state architecture, modernization roadmap, platform scalability strategy, technology decision-making. Design & Development Oversight: Guide the software design and development processes, including code reviews, architectural reviews, and technical support for development teams. Collaboration: W ork closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations to align architecture with roadmap and business priorities. Communicate architectural recommendations and reasoning to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with them to gather requirements and provide updates. Your Profile 10 years experience designing distributed systems, cloud-native patterns, integration and platform architecture • Experience with high availability, scalability, reliability and cloud architecture patterns. Extensive experience in cloud computing and system architecture, preferably with certifications in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google cloud - Proven experience designing and implementing complex, large-scale systems and applications Deep understanding of architectural patterns, principles, and best practices: DDD, event-driven, microservices, API-first, integration, cloud-native. 5 years of experience in eMobility software - strong interest and know how in the eMobility industry Strong leadership and mentoring abilities Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong work ethic and a passion for technology. Language Fluent in English Start date asap Location Remote or on-site in Berlin About us Hubject is the market and innovation leader in the eMobility sector. Together with our team, we develop ideas and deliver solutions for the eMobility market. This will become the most important growth topic worldwide in the coming years. Our vision becomes our mission: We accelerate the EV ecosystem towards a sustainable mobility future. Our Values are: We are Curious We are Ambitious We are Accountable We are Inclusive These four core values shape our collective identity and guide us as we navigate challenges, pursue growth, and make a positive impact in our industry and beyond. We are curious. We are ambitious. We are accountable. We are inclusive. At Hubject, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. More about us Hubject simplifies the charging of electric vehicles. Through its eRoaming platform, called intercharge, the eMobility specialist connects Charge Point Operators or CPOs and eMobility Service Providers or EMPs, thus providing standardized access to charging infrastructure regardless of any network. With over one Million connected charging points and more than 2250 B2B partners across 63 countries and four continents, Hubject has established the world’s largest cross-provider charging network for electric vehicles by connecting CPO networks. In addition, Hubject is a trusted consulting partner in the eMobility market, advising automotive manufacturers, charging providers and other EV-related businesses looking to launch eMobility services or implement Plug&Charge using ISO 15118. In essence, Hubject promotes eMobility and its advancement worldwide. Founded in 2012, Hubject is a joint venture of the BMW Group, Bosch, EnBW, Enel X, Mercedes-Benz, E.on, Siemens, and the Volkswagen Group. Hubject’s headquarters is located in Berlin, with subsidiaries in Los Angeles and Shanghai.