System Architect with focus on Data Streaming for Production core unit,
PostNord Group AB · Stockholm · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-19
PostNord Group AB is seeking a **System Architect with focus on Data Streaming** for its Production Core unit, supporting an ongoing cloud transformation from monolithic systems to a streaming- and microservices-based architecture across the Nordics. Operating in a **hybrid workplace**, this role spans operational and strategic levels to make architectural decisions that directly steer agile development teams' backlogs. Core responsibilities centre on strengthening the Confluent Cloud data streaming platform for long-term relevance. Key tasks include developing data models, schemas, and governance documentation, running proofs of concept to enhance platform security, scalability, and observability, resolving bottlenecks, and collaborating closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and other architects. Applicants must hold at least a **bachelor's degree in computer science**, a civil engineering degree, or an equivalent qualification, alongside fluent written and spoken English. Requirements include hands-on experience with streaming platforms like Apache Kafka or Confluent, several years of software development background, and strong expertise in large-scale event-driven architectures, information modeling, and transaction-intensive systems. Candidates must also demonstrate strong analytical and stakeholder management skills with the ability to independently drive initiatives. Experience with microservices, familiarity with the logistics or supply chain sector, and fluency in Swedish are advantageous.
Are you passionate about driving change? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of logistics and how parcels are delivered – both physically and from an information perspective? Look no further! PostNord, the leading supplier of communication and logistics solutions in the Nordic region, is searching a talented System Architect to join our ongoing transformation journey.
Join us
Postnord is undergoing a large transformation within the Production domain to modernize and harmonize our IT across the Nordics. We are leaving a monolith-centric past and entering into a streaming and microservice based future in the cloud.
As a System Architect in the Production Core unit, you will be in the heart of production, creating data structures and information flows that impact how systems interact and collaborate. You will be working from operational all the way to strategic level. In collaboration with others, you will be taking decisions with immediate implications on agile development team’s backlogs.
Job duties
You as System Architect will primarily have focus on strengthening the Data Streaming platform, based on Confluent Cloud, for long term relevance. With hands-on experience on the platform tech-stack, you will explore different ways to further increase the usability for downstream services. You will work closely with business, architects on different levels and development teams.
Your work will include (but not limited to):
- Develop and maintain data models, schemas, versions by ensuring high data quality
- Improve platform capabilities like security, scalability, observability, etc. with new ideas and running POCs
- Creating and maintaining documentation around the Data Platform
- Actively work with platform clients for smooth transitioning and business continuity
- Incorporate modern functionalities and workflows on platform landscape for improved business value
- Identify bottlenecks, loopholes in the platform and drive initiatives for their resolution
Must-have:
- Hands-on experience with Data Streaming platforms like Confluent or Apache Kafka
- Strong understanding and knowledge of event driven architectures on a large enterprise scale
- Hands-on experience with information models and data governance including documenting current data flows and creating a wanted state to work towards
- Deep understanding of transaction intensive IT Systems
- Experience in driving initiatives and transformations independently
- Excellent communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities
- Strong integrity and analysis skills
- Capability to understand and model business needs
- Understanding of the importance of weighing both functional and non-functional requirements
- Several years of experience in software development, solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
Nice-to-have:
- Experience in the logistics or supply chain industry.
- Experience in building Micro-Service based architecture
- Fluency in Swedish
Knowledge requirement
- Civil Engineering, bachelor’s degree in computer science (as a minimum), or equivalent
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
We offer you
We offer a variety of work in an international environment with constantly new challenges and quick decisions. Here you have opportunities to develop creative solutions and work in a prestige-free group where we jointly help to reach our goals. PostNord is one of Sweden's largest workplaces and we offer safe employment conditions and benefits. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, we offer:
- Hybrid workplace with a Nordic and dynamic environment. Watch the video about our office.
- Great development opportunities
- Great insurance and occupational pension terms
- Wellness allowance & opportunity to train at Arken's gym and indoor swimming pool
- Employee benefits through PostNord Plus - PostNord´s own personnel foundation
We make everyday life easier
PostNord is the leading supplier of communication and logistics solutions to, from, and within the Nordic region. We ensure the provision of a postal service to households and businesses in Sweden and Denmark. We aim to make everyday life easier and more sustainable for everyone who lives and works in the Nordic region. We are in a constant transformation and work consistently to develop both our offer and our employees, all to achieve our vision of being The favorite carrier of the Nordics. We are PostNord - a fantastic company to work and grow with. Read more at postnord.com
Apply
We look forward to receive your application!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact manager Carolina Lunde on carolina.lunde@postnord.com
Don't wait to submit your application as we go through the applications on an ongoing basis.
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We are looking forward to hear from you!
PostNord offers communications and logistics solutions to, from and within the Nordic region. With our expertise and a unique distribution network, we are developing the basis for tomorrow’s communication, e-commerce, distribution and logistics.