Senior Solution Architect

We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to join our team and work across several key technology areas: Integrations (webMethods), API Management, Fenix (our internal system) and OTM.

This is a broad technical role combining solution architecture, technical leadership and hands-on problem solving. You will take technical ownership of Fenix and OTM, while helping drive the architecture and evolution of our Integration and API Management platforms.

You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Hosting, Network, Security and Cloud teams, as well as external technology suppliers.

You will be located in Ostrava, Czechia and report to Head of Data & Network Services.

Purpose of the role:

The Solution Architect is responsible for building and maintaining a robust, scalable, and strong technical foundation for the Data & Network Tower, covering Data, Hosting, Integrations, and Networking.

The role drives the technical implementation of IT projects, acts as a technical point of contact, and ensures alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.

The Solution Architect also contributes to the Tower and Digital & Business Technology Solutions.

Your responsibilities:

• Own and develop the technical architecture and roadmap for Fenix and OTM.

• Drive solution architecture and technical improvements across Integrations and API Management.

• Work with webMethods, API Management, Azure and related enterprise technologies.

• Drive application and platform lifecycle, modernization and upgrade activities.

• Work across application, infrastructure, network, security and cloud layers to design solutions and resolve complex technical issues.

• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis and turn operational findings into longer-term technical improvements.

• Coordinate technical changes and work with internal teams and external technology suppliers.

• Keep an eye on performance, stability, technical health and cost of the solutions in your scope.

• Contribute to architecture standards, technical documentation and best practices.

What will you bring:

• Experience in Solution Architecture, Integration Architecture or similar technical role.

• Strong understanding of enterprise integration, APIs and API Management.

• Experience with webMethods or similar enterprise integration technologies.

• Good understanding of Azure, Windows/Linux, networking and infrastructure concepts.

• Ability to troubleshoot and understand technical problems across multiple technology layers.

• Experience working with Engineering, Operations and infrastructure teams.

• Experience with IT governance

• Ability to turn architectural ideas into practical, workable solutions.

• Strong communication and coordination skills across technical teams and suppliers. (B2+)

• Business driven mindset

• Experience with AVD, authentication technologies, containers/Kubernetes, CI/CD, messaging or hybrid-cloud environments is a plus.

We are looking for someone who is technically strong, pragmatic and collaborative – someone who can see the bigger architectural picture but is also comfortable digging into a technical problem when needed.

If you enjoy combining architecture with real-world technology and working across different platforms and teams, we would like to hear from you.

What we offer:

You will be part of our diverse working culture which supports you in exploring new perspectives and developing professionally. You will contribute to a more sustainable world, as sustainability and innovation are at the core of our strategy. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental well-being.

• Career growth opportunities within an international organisation

• Access to modern technologies and digital tools

• Professional development opportunities

• Motivating additional benefits package

• Hybrid work options and flexible working hours

• Inspiring, sustainable, and innovation-driven work environment

Role specific opportunities/things that we offer: 

• modern office in Ostrava - we apply hybrid model – 2/3 days per week in the office in Ostrava

• 5 weeks of vacation per year

• lunch cards 160 CZK

• commuting allowance

• cafeteria

• pension insurance

• annual bonus

Join the Renewable Materials Company

The forest is at the heart of Stora Enso, and we believe that everything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We are the leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. Stora Enso has approximately 19,000 employees.

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Read more about working at Stora Enso: Who we are - Careers | Stora Enso

How can you apply for this role?

Please submit your application through our recruitment tool. We review candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and no later than 23 October 2026.

Our recruitment process may include pre‑employment steps such as background checks, reference checks, health examinations, and a drug test.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact TA partner Julia Zigmund at julia.zigmund@storaenso.com.   

Welcome to work in the renewable materials company!

Are you curious and would like to work with innovation in renewable products? Our purpose “Do good for people and the planet. Replace non-renewable materials with renewable products” underpins our belief that everything that can be made with fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow, and highlights Stora Enso’s opportunity to contribute to a greener economy.

Take a look at our open positions! At Stora Enso you will join forces with around 19 000 colleagues - a wide range of people with a diverse set of backgrounds and skills, all focused on the potential of biomaterials, paper, packaging and wooden construction.

Working at Stora Enso

By joining us, you will contribute towards a more sustainable world, as we believe that anything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. With our values in Stora Enso, “Lead and Do what’s right”, we expect high performance, speed and agility in every part of our organization. Safety and wellbeing are our top priority every day. We inspire you to lead your growth and to set the ambition high.

We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non-discriminatory practices.

What happens after you apply?

To prepare yourself for our recruitment process, please explore the page provided: Applying for a job - Careers | Stora Enso



Based on the location and level of the position the normal recruitment process could in addition entail, video interview, aptitude tests, and pre-employment actions such as; background checks, references, health check-up and drug test as part of the final stages. You will be informed to what is applicable to the role during the recruitment process.

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