About Us
At Nextlane, we dont just develop software solutions we create the future of the automotive industry.
We are a company that combines advanced technology with a clear vision: simplifying and digitizing every step of the automotive customer journey, empowering manufacturers and dealerships to thrive in a constantly evolving market.
We believe in the value of every team member, offering opportunities for you to develop and contribute to meaningful solutions.
So What does it mean to be a #Nextlaner?
Be part of a growth-oriented culture.
Collaborate with colleagues from all over the world.
Believe in the Power of ideas and the diversity of thought.
Be committed to provide an environment where you can learn, grow, and collaborate on projects that make a global impact.
Our success is measured not just by results, but also by the growth and satisfaction of those who are part of our company.
At Nextlane, youll have the opportunity to innovate, push boundaries, and work on solutions that are transforming the automotive world.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of our next-generation cloud-native automotive platform. You will define the overarching technology strategy, ensure architectural best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams (both internal and external) to build and deploy microservices- and event-driven solutions at global scale.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in modern software architecture patterns, distributed systems, and DevOps practicescoupled with the ability to navigate complex business requirements in a rapidly evolving automotive industry.
Your Responsibilities:
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for:
1. Architectural Leadership
Define and document architecture guidelines, reference architectures, and best practices for microservices and event-driven components.
Drive the adoption of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to ensure clear service boundaries and maintainable codebases.
Evaluate and select modern technologies (e.g., container orchestration, serverless, streaming platforms) that align with Nextlanes strategic goals.
2. Technical Governance & Standards
Establish coding standards, design patterns, and processes to ensure software quality, maintainability, and performance.
Collaborate with global technical leads to ensure consistent Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) usage (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager).
Enforce security-by-design and DevSecOps practices, integrating automated security scans and compliance checks into the CI/CD pipeline.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Product Management to align technical roadmaps with business priorities, including connected car solutions, dealer management systems, and analytics.
Serve as a technical mentor to engineering teams, reviewing designs and providing feedback to reinforce architectural integrity.
Engage with stakeholders across different regions, understanding local regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR) and ensuring architectural compliance.
4. Performance & Reliability
Champion observability best practices (metrics, logs, tracing) to achieve comprehensive system visibility and quick incident resolution.
Design scalable, fault-tolerant systems that operate effectively across multiple regions.
Conduct regular architecture reviews and performance audits, guiding teams on optimizations for throughput, latency, and cost-efficiency.
5. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Stay abreast of evolving cloud-native technologies and industry trends
Spearhead proof-of-concept projects to assess emerging tools and methodologies for potential adoption within Nextlane.
What We''re Looking For: