KONE Technology and Innovation (KTI) is where the magic happens. It’s where we merge the physical world of elevators and escalators with intelligent, connected digital systems. Our mission is to improve the way billions of people move through buildings every day—with sustainable innovation and future-forward technology.
We are now looking for an
Solution Architect, Customer Digital Channels to join our team in KONE IT.
As a Solution Architect at KONE IT, you will shape the technical design of applications that power KONE’s customer-facing digital channels. Your responsibilities include aligning the technical design with long-term business goals, KONE IT strategies, and solution strategies. Working collaboratively with Enterprise Architects, you will contribute to defining the vision for an integrated solution landscape, spanning multiple teams and addressing significant technical complexities within the enterprise architecture.
You can work hands-on but also are able to collaborate and influence other development teams to build the applications with the right set of technologies.
This position is based in Espoo, Finland, and reports to the Product Director, Marketing & Digital Channels.
Your responsibilities and key activities
Define architecture frameworks and technology stack guidance for customer-facing digital solutions.
Support business stakeholders in selecting capabilities that align with our enterprise architecture vision.
Identify and define critical architectural requirements across products, ensuring quality, scalability, and alignment with business needs.
Guide development teams with deep technical expertise, helping them build modular, reusable, and high-performing components.
Establish and maintain standards, tools, and design techniques to promote performance and consistency across digital channels.
Advocate for architectural best practices and coding standards within the domain of customer digital products.
Requirements for the role
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field.
Strong application development background with in-depth knowledge of software development lifecycle.
Minimum 10+ years of experience in solution architecture and design, with proven ability to model complex B2B and B2C systems.
Ability to effectively bridge business and technology needs, translating stakeholder requirements into scalable and sustainable technical solutions.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and lead technical discussions.
A solution-oriented mindset, actively seeking solutions and driving projects forward.
Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies, with hands-on experience in key technologies and platforms such as JavaScript frameworks (React, Node, Angular), AWS Cloud, APIs, Microservices, Databases (Postgres, MongoDB), and DevOps practices.
Experience with cybersecurity principles and data compliance aspects
Practical experience with agile methodology and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, XP.
Experience in working in an international environment with the ability to perform in virtual organizations.
Highly motivated team player with a service-oriented mindset, enjoying consulting and co-creating solutions.
Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to influence the architectural direction of KONE’s digital customer experience—helping millions of users interact with our services globally. If you enjoy working at the intersection of technology, customer experience, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Luis Velez, Product Director, Marketing & Digital Channels at luis.velez@kone.com.
Want to join the #PeopleFlow?
Apply now by submitting your application and CV via our Careers site at www.kone.com/jobs no later than 17th of August.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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