Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent - want to join the ride?
We are looking for a Solution Architect, whose focus will be software development projects and acting as a Tech lead role for those. Today also AI-aided software development is in the focus and the selected candidate should have vision and capability to drive the area as well.The preferred location for this position is Helsinki, however Vaasa and Turku are also possible. Our teams typically work in hybrid mode.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Solution Architect, Software Development you will guide the technical direction of selected software development projects and supporting solution software developers and other main stakeholders for the building of fit-for-purpose solution. You will work hands-on with a team of experienced and skilled professional while serving as the architectural anchor for our modern way of working.
This is a hybrid role: part technical excellence, part architectural thinking, part stakeholder collaboration. You'll translate customer requirements into actionable technical designs, ensure alignment towards tactical plans and technology teams within the organisation, and safeguard the long-term maintainability of systems.
To succeed in the position, you are seen by colleagues as an expert in your field, and you show a passionate interest and attitude towards cloud native, API-first development.
You will be working as a part of a skilled Platform Engineering and Developer Services team with a diverse expertise set.
These will be your key responsibilities:
- Acting as the Tech Lead for the selected projects
- Leading and mentoring the development team in building scalable, secure, and modular service
- Working closely with the Product Owner(s) to translate customer and business needs into clear technical specifications, system designs, and implementation plans.
- Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organisation to ensure alignment and capture new opportunities for cross-product collaboration.
- Ensuring documentation and architecture diagrams are consistently maintained and communicated.
- Championing modern engineering practices, including DevOps, testing automation, event-driven design and incremental delivery.
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:
The following would also be seen as an advantage:
- Experience in working as SCRUM Master
- Experience in Atlassian toolset
Why you and us?
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.
Contact & next steps
We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our career's portal by 8th May 2026. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.
For further questions, please reach out to Juha Kalliokoski, GM Platform Engineering and Developer services through juha.kalliokoski@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).
Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
Last application date: 08/05/2026
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.
