Principal Solution Architect

Company description:.Job description:This will be us – your colleagues within API & Integration Our team enables the Volvo Group to leverage the wide range of integration capabilities through focussed digital products spanning the entire integration stack, including Event Streaming, REST APIs, GraphQL, Messaging, iPaaS, and EDI. We specialize in delivering products, frameworks, tools, and expertise to accelerate the implementation of efficient, scalable integration solutions that drive digital transformation. The Position:As an Architect in the GraphQL Stable team, you will serve as a Tech Lead, responsible for shaping the architecture, design, best practices, and frameworks for GraphQL. GraphQL digital product is a critical and most focused product of our API & Integration portfolio. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Digital Product Owner and fellow architects and engineers to drive the product strategy, vision, and roadmap development. You should have strong integration expertise and have played a key role in enabling the GraphQL platform in an enterprise setting. Hands-on experience in building Subgraphs and Federated Super graphs from scratch is essential. As a GraphQL Architect, you will define the reference architecture, governance model for Federated Schemas/Super graphs, and best practices, while also establishing frameworks and guidelines for implementation. You will act as a technical ambassador, driving GraphQL adoption across the organization by enabling Volvo Group’s TD/BA/GFs to leverage GraphQL effectively for scalable and robust API-based solutions. Key Responsibilities: Define and drive GraphQL architecture – Establish the reference architecture, best practices, and architectural guidelines. Establish schema governance and versioning strategy – Define GraphQL schema best practices, enforce Super graph governance, and develop an effective versioning strategy. Lead architectural discussions – Guide engineers and architects in designing scalable and efficient GraphQL-based integration solutions. Act as a GraphQL ambassador – Enable business units to effectively leverage GraphQL by providing guidance and fostering adoption. Collaborate with segment architects – Gather requirements, align with architectural directions, and communicate these effectively to the team. Support technical roadmap and planning – Assist the Digital Product Owner (DPO) in defining the technical roadmap and delivery plans, balancing short-term needs with long-term vision. Translate high-level requirements into actionable work items – Clearly define purpose, scope, and expected outcomes for development tasks. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles – Secure adherence to the North Star architecture and ensure compliance with security directives and policies. Technical Skills: Strong experience in integration implementation and architecture Hands-on experience in implementing subgraphs and federated super graphs from scratch using any GraphQL platform, with expertise in Schema Design, Queries, Mutations, and Subscriptions. Sound knowledge on the Schema governance, GraphQL versioning strategy Proficiency in API-led architecture and experience with API Management tools. Expertise in designing and implementing integration architectures Familiarity with Observability tools such as OpenTelemetry and Splunk. Experience working in Agile environments, with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies. Prior experience as part of a central integration team, enabling integration products and defining processes and methodologies for product adoption. Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent presentation and articulation skills, including technical documentation and guideline writing. Effective com