Application Architect

**_HEY THERE_**
- We are Mercedes-Benz.io. Our mission is to ignite and build the digital solutions for Mercedes-Benz by forming a tribe of digital enthusiasts that drive Mercedes-Benz digital future.
- Therefore, we offer 100% flexibility You can choose if you want to work from your mobile office in Portugal, or from our offices in Lisbon or Braga. It's up to each of us to decide according to our needs.
- We don’t care about your shoes, as long as you are wearing the right attitude. At Mercedes-Benz.io we walk the talk and make things happen. We do not digitize for the sake of being digital but for a better tomorrow for our customers. That’s not our job; it’s our passion. Therefore, we love to reflect and challenge everything - the status quo, Mercedes-Benz, and ourselves. We share the same beliefs and stand up for each other and this is why we hire unique people to join our Tribe of digital enthusiasts.**_WHAT IS COMMERCE?_**
- At Mercedes-Benz.io, our E-Commerce team focus specifically on the purchasing phase of the customer journey and is dedicated to providing a seamless and luxurious digital sales experience for our customers around the world.
- As an integral part of Mercedes-Benz's digital transformation, we lay the foundation for reshaping sales strategies and business processes. Our cloud-based SAP Commerce platform serves as the technological core of our online sales solutions, which we design, operate, and maintain.
- With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, our program helps Mercedes-Benz stay ahead of the automotive industry, providing customers with the best possible digital buying experience. By working closely with our customers, we ensure that we understand their needs and continuously improve our solutions. If you're passionate about E-Commerce and digital transformation, we are thrilled to welcome you in our team to shape the future of automotive sales.

**_IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL_**
- Supporting the demand management by creation of software specifications- Participating and supporting the team in developing and communicating vision and strategy- Providing in depth skills in the field of requirements engineering- Supporting the product owner in user story writing and business process modelling by providing the technical background on the to be implemented solution- Supporting the developer in providing technical documentation artefacts aligned with the functional scope of the to be implemented solution- Being responsible for the sustainable development of stakeholder relationships in alignment with management- Providing business domain specific expertise on how to integrate the right set of services for a given purpose- Initiating and guiding cross team alignments**_ TO SUCCEED YOU NEED_**
- Experience working in software or system architecture/development- Good understanding of API’s requirements and specification- Good understanding of how frontend interfaces interact with backend services and common patterns (authentication, communication, etc)- Good analytical skills for functional and non-functional requirements- You clearly and transparently communicate software requirements in the form of documentation and other artefacts and tailor your communication to different target groups- You excel in discussing business requirements with stakeholders and translating them to software requirements- Familiar with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)- Comfortable with agile software development environment- You clearly and transparently communicate software requirements in the form of documentation and other artefacts and tailor your communication to different target groups- Your way of working is characterised by team spirit, excellent communication skills in English and high quality standards set for yourself regarding the quality of your work**_
YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH_**
- Open source software- No top-down hierarchy. We trust in your self-organization- Colleagues that are as smart, hardworking and driven as you- An amazing open-minded and informal culture with the backup of a giant company like Mercedes-Benz- iPhone, MacBook Pro or Dell (your choice) and noise-cancelling headphones- Health insurance for you and your family- Life insurance- Proactive self-development in international Trainings and Conferences- Language Training courses- Wellbeing actions (massages, nutrition sessions, happy hour and more)- Brand Connection Perks- Much more cool stuff **_
THIS IS WHAT OUR PROCESS LOOKS LIKE_**
- Screening call with our recruiter to get to know your motivation & your experience- Technical Challenge- 1st Technical Interview- 2nd Technical Interview- Final Interview (of 1h)- Offer**_WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW ABOUT US_**
- Mercedes-Benz.io develops software and technology for the digital platforms of Mercedes-Benz. Our main products are the Mercedes-Benz Website worldwide, the e-commerce platform, digital services and aftersales solutions.
- We have a fantastic team with peopl