Chief System Architect

Chief System Architect We are looking for a Chief System Architect to define and lead our overall architecture vision. In this role, you ensure our systems are scalable, secure and reliable, and that our technology choices support long‑term business goals. You’ll work closely with engineering, product management, security and leadership teams to guide architectural decisions across the organization. You will be based at our Tampere office and work in a hybrid model. What you’ll do? Design scalable, secure and resilient architectures for products and internal platforms. Define and maintain the target architecture and roadmap. Set technical standards, principles and best practices. Lead architecture reviews and ensure architectural alignment across teams. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior engineers. Evaluate new technologies and guide adoption decisions. Ensure architecture meets performance, availability and scalability needs. Identify technical risks and define mitigation plans. Drive modernization initiatives such as cloud migration. Maintain architecture documentation and reference models. What you bring? Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar. 10+ years’ experience in software engineering, systems architecture or platform engineering. Proven experience with large‑scale distributed systems. Strong knowledge of embedded (Linux‑based) systems and cloud platforms. Experience with security architectures, performance optimization, APIs and integrations. Background in leading cross‑functional technical teams and architectural governance. Key skills Strategic technical leadership – guiding long‑term architectural direction. Target architecture design – defining and maintaining a scalable system architecture. Cloud, embedded and distributed systems expertise – strong technical foundation across environments. Stakeholder communication – explaining complex topics clearly. Architecture governance – ensuring standards, alignment and quality in designs. Technology evaluation & innovation – assessing new technologies and driving improvements. Risk management – identifying technical risks and defining mitigation actions. Got interested? Does this sound like your next step? Apply and join us in shaping reliable, secure, and future-ready software solutions. Please note that we will be on holiday in July and will start screening applications from 10 August onwards so be sure that your application is at our end by then. . Teleste is an international technology group with an integrated range of products and services that help build a connected and secure society and reduce the burden on the environment. Our solutions enable television and broadband services, ensure safety in public places and guide smooth use of public transport. Our innovation and solid experience have made us a world-leading technology company in our fields. Our customers include telecommunications operators, train manufacturers, public transport operators and public sector organizations. Department Research & Development Locations Teleste Information Solutions Oy Finland, Tampere Remote status Hybrid Teleste Information Solutions Oy Finland, Tampere Workplace & culture Teleste offers diverse and interesting assignments in an international environment. With us, you can influence your work and tasks, working hours and methods, and your place of work. You interact with great teams and colleagues, all working together to be our customers' best partner for networked society. About Teleste Teleste offers an integrated product and service portfolio that makes it possible to build and run a better networked society. Our solutions bring television and broadband services to you, secure your safety in public places and guide your use of public transport. With solid industry experience and drive for innovations, we are a leading international company in broadband, security and information technologies and related services. We connect with our customers through a global network of offices and partners. Teleste is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Founded in 1954 Co-workers 700 Turnover 132,5 MEUR