Solution Architect (Energy Sector)

In your role you will: 
In this role, you will collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into architectural designs, contribute to project planning, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver and maintain solutions for our hydro business. “Hydropower is the most important form of renewable energy in the Nordic countries. Apart from being a renewable source of power, it produces no CO₂ emissions. Hydropower is also predictable and reliable, as well as flexible. That makes it possible for hydropower to be the regulator that fills the gaps when the wind is not blowing and the sun not shining, and the other renewables cannot produce. This makes hydropower crucial in the change towards a fossil-free future, free from CO₂.” 
The Hydro IT team is located in Finland and Sweden, developing and maintaining Hydro business applications. Working closely with the business You will have a critical impact on developing our whole application fleet.  

What we are looking for 
We are seeking for a person who has proven themselves in designing and developing IT solutions, working closely and bridging between Business and IT stakeholder. 
The candidate should have experience in the energy production sector or a related process industry, characterized by large-scale infrastructure, heavy capital investment, and the challenge of integrating and updating legacy systems within a framework of strict regulations and security protocols, all while delivering a reliable output.  
     
Requirements for the role are: 
    • Proven collaboration skills with business and internal IT stakeholders 
    • Working several years in IT development within the energy sector or infrastructure intensive industry 
    • Experience with cloud computing / on prem infrastructure, data management and security. 
    • A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a relevant field of study 
    • Good oral and written communication skills in English and Swedish, other Nordic languages are a plus. 

Location: 
• This position will be in Stockholm, Sweden. 
 

We offer you
At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.

Interested?
Submit your application latest by August 2nd 2024. We start contacting suitable candidates already during the application period. If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Riku Hirsimäki, Director Hydro IT, by email: riku.hirsimaki@fortum.com.

For contact with Swedish union representatives, please call +46 8 671 70 00. 

Fortums Akademiker: Malin Nordenhall 

Unionen: Birgitta Henriksson 

Ledarna: Lars-Ola Andersson 

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance.

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com