YOUR NEW ROLE
This role is for CODE LEAP's client company - JTL-Software
JTL-Software is one of Germany's leading providers of e-commerce and ERP solutions. More than 50,000 retailers rely on JTL every day to run their business. Our global development center in Vietnam is looking for talented people to build the next generation of these products. You'll work in an international team that pairs German software quality and Vietnamese speed to innovate.
The
Principal IT Architect operates at the most senior individual contributor level within the IT team, carrying significant ownership for architecture, solution design, and technical quality. The role ensures that initiatives are implemented sustainably, scalably, and in alignment with the IT strategy.
This is not a management role in the traditional sense. Influence comes from technical depth, clear judgment, and the ability to bring teams and stakeholders along. Principals at this level shape the technical standard of the IT organization collectively — with clear ownership within their domains and on equal footing with peer Principals.
YOUR EXCITING TASKS
Technical Architecture & Strategy Execution
- Define target architecture, architecture principles, and technical guardrails for systems, platforms, and integrations
- Translate strategic goals into concrete technical initiatives and prioritize by business value and risk
- Evaluate new technologies, platforms, and tools: benefits, risks, costs, strategic fit
- Design solutions according to modern architecture principles: cloud-native, Zero Trust, automation
- Own integration and platform strategies: consistent interfaces, API usage, system integration
Solution Ownership & Quality Assurance
- Structure complex requirements into technical work packages and document solution designs
- Guide teams through critical implementation phases and drive sound technical decisions
- Review architectures, designs, and implementations for consistency, quality, and strategic alignment
- Identify technical risks and develop mitigation measures
- Ensure complete, clear, and current documentation of systems and solutions
- Take technical lead on major incidents and structural problems
- Support local IT administration tasks as needed
Mentoring & Capability Development
- Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, supporting individual growth and technical depth
- Share best practices and experiential knowledge in a structured way
- Identify skill gaps and initiate appropriate development measures
- Actively introduce and model modern technologies and ways of working
Innovation, Automation & Commercial Stewardship
- Identify automation opportunities and implement them through scripting, workflows, or platform solutions
- Evaluate and integrate AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and decision quality
- Build AI competence within the team
- Evaluate technical solutions from an economic perspective: TCO, ROI, scaling costs, vendor lock-in
- Develop structured option comparisons and decision materials for leadership
- Identify cost savings through tool consolidation, decommissioning unused services, and cloud optimization
YOUR PROFILE AND YOUR PERSONALITY
- Proven architecture competence in Microsoft environments: M365, Intune, hybrid infrastructure, and Active Directory
- Deep understanding of modern architecture patterns: cloud-native, Zero Trust, API-first, automation
- Experience leading teams functionally without disciplinary authority
- Strong ability to communicate technical topics clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Cost awareness in technical decision-making
- High reliability and sound judgment in sensitive or high-stakes situations — someone who can be trusted to act independently on critical systems, escalations, or strategic decisions without constant check-ins
- Fluent English
Nice To Have
- Experience in ERP, e-commerce, or SaaS platform environments
- Background in security architecture (Zero Trust, IAM, compliance requirements)
- Comfortable using AI tools for productivity and technical decision support
Benefits Await You
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Year-end bonus (13th-month salary)
- Generous annual leave of up to 18 days
- Additional premium health insurance
- Enjoy an endless selection of delicious refreshments, including gourmet coffee, beverages, snacks, and fresh fruits, all complimentary
- Dynamic, fun, and agile environment, perfect for sharing and creativity
- Open-minded, kind & humble colleagues
CONTACT
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