Digital Solutions Architect (m/f/d)

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

Digital Solutions Architect (m/f/d)

Join our team in Bergheim or Vienna as a Digital Solutions Architect, you'll be the driving force behind next‑generation platforms that connect physical products, digital experiences, and enterprise ecosystems.
You'll design scalable, secure architectures that bring product digitalization to life -- transforming ideas into integrated, customer‑centric solutions that span the entire lifecycle.
Working hand‑in‑hand with diverse development teams, you'll turn vision into reality: aligning technology, enabling innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what connected solutions can do.
Join us where hardware meets software -- and digital transformation becomes tangible innovation every single day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

* Design and maintain end-to-end digital solutions architectures that span physical products, digital interfaces, and enterprise systems
* Ensure architectural consistency, scalability, and security across IT and OT domains
* Translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural blueprints
* Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions
* Establish and grow a "Community of Practice" across relevant organizational units to share knowledge and best practices

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

* Completed education in a technical field such engineering, computer science, IT architecture or comparable, and relevant initial work experience
* Deep understanding of software architecture principles, modeling techniques, integration strategies, and contemporary engineering practices
* Extensive practical experience across all phases of the software lifecycle, including agile frameworks and active development involvement
* Exceptional communication skills, a strong sense of quality, and a collaborative team-oriented mindset
* Fluency in English; combined with proven ability to communicate and negotiate in an international environment

WHAT WE OFFER

* Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
* Further training and international career opportunities
* Corporate health management "PALfit"
* Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
* Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
* Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

Minimum yearly gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 60.962,30 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.