Solution Architect

We are growing and are now looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Solution Architect to help design and shape the next generation of digital solutions within our Information Systems environment.

At COWI, we develop modern IT products and solutions for the parking and tolling industries. Our systems simplify everyday life for both users and operators through innovative services and seamless integrations. With us, you will work in a multidisciplinary environment with highly skilled colleagues and a culture that encourages openness and collaboration.

What you will work with

As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical specifications. You will work closely with stakeholders, developers, and product teams to ensure that complex requirements are translated into robust, scalable, and technical solutions.

Become part of our Information Systems team

In this role you will be part of a multidisciplinary environment where knowledge sharing, and innovation are central to how we work. You will join the Information Systems Department – an engaged professional environment with 15 skilled project managers, architects, and developers. We offer a safe and inclusive workplace where collaboration and knowledge sharing are highly valued.

Your development at COWI

Our employees are our greatest asset: they are the reason our projects succeed. At COWI, you will have a unique opportunity to learn from the best, develop your potential, and help shape the society of the future. Together with your manager, you will create a plan for your own professional development, with opportunities to build your expertise through both local and global projects on a daily basis. For more information, visit COWI Norway.

Location

Our office is centrally located in Fredrikstad, with easy access to public transport and a wide range of nearby shops, cafes, and services. You will work alongside more than 200 colleagues at COWI Fredrikstad as part of a vibrant and multidisciplinary technology environment.

Technologies and Tools We Use

• .NET and C#
• Angular (frontend)
• MS SQL
• Docker, Rancher, and Kubernetes
• Azure DevOps (build, test, and deployment)

Key responsibilities

• Translate business needs into technical solutions - Analyse requirements and translate them into concrete, feasible technical specifications.
• Design holistic solution architectures - Develop scalable, secure and maintainable architectures across systems and services.
• Ensure coherence between business and technology - Work closely with product owners, developers and other stakeholders to ensure that the solution supports business goals.
• Technology selection and architectural direction - Evaluate and recommend technology, frameworks and integration patterns (e.g. .NET, APIs, cloud and container technologies).
• Quality and non-functional requirements - Be responsible for ensuring that the solutions meet performance, security, scalability and operability requirements.
• Support the development teams - Follow up on architectural choices throughout the development cycle and be a professional sparring partner in the implementation.
• Contribute to standards and best practices - Further develop architectural principles, guidelines and methodology in the organization.

On top of that you bring

• Experience as a Solution Architect or similar role in software development
• Strong understanding of system architecture, integration, and cloud-based solutions
• Experience with technologies such as .NET, APIs, and modern web architectures is an advantage
• Ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
• A structured, proactive, and collaborative mindset
• Strong verbal and written skills in both Norwegian and English

What We Offer

• Exciting and varied tasks in a strong professional environment
• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
• A strong multidisciplinary environment with high competence and good collaboration
• Flexible workdays with the possibility of working from home
• Competitive terms and good pension schemes
• An inclusive and social work environment with a low threshold for humor and teamwork
• The ability to work in both Norwegian and English

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility, and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide for our customers. We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home. With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently more than 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.

Got more questions?

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Head of Information Systems, Mona Johansen at moj@cowi.com or Senior Global Talent Acquisition Specialist Mette Gutte at mtgt@cowi.com. Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key.

We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting up teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.

Before you apply

All you need to include in your application is your CV - no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture. We will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis.