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Platform Architect

Harman

Székesfehérvár
Full-time
10+ years experience
Hybrid

HUF 18,000,000 - HUF 26,400,000 per year

Work Arrangement

Office Days per Week: 3 days

Key Skills

Platform architecture
Software engineering
Enterprise application practices
API development
Microservices
CI/CD
Kubernetes
Security
Object-oriented programming
Solution architecture
Stakeholder management
Root-cause analysis
Industry 4.0
Manufacturing digitalization
System integration
Technical leadership

Job Description

Description & Requirements

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

  • Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
  • Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
  • Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

 

What You’ll Be Part Of

 

As Platform Architect, you will combine strategic platform ownership with hands-on software engineering within HARMAN Automotive’s DigITal Manufacturing organization. You will define, evolve, and continuously improve the architecture of the global DigITal Factory platform while also designing solution architectures for concrete manufacturing business requirements. This role requires someone who can move comfortably from architecture to implementation: analyzing complex problems, developing and reviewing software, validating technical solutions, and supporting critical platform issues. You will work with global business teams, enterprise architecture, product, engineering, and support teams to deliver secure, scalable, supportable, and cost-conscious solutions across shop-floor and enterprise environments.

 

How You’ll Make An Impact

 

  • Own and continuously improve the architecture, technology standards, reusable capabilities, and technical roadmap of the (DigITal Factory) platform developed for improving Harman’s manufacturing efficiency.
  • Align with Enterprise Architecture team to create a consistent global architecture across ERP, MES, PLM, machine, shop-floor, and other enterprise integrations.
  • Translate business and manufacturing requirements into pragmatic solution architectures, including application components, interfaces, data flows, deployment patterns, security, and operational requirements.
  • Work hands-on across the software lifecycle by developing and reviewing code, building prototypes, resolving defects, and implementing platform or application improvements when needed.
  • Analyze complex functional and technical problems, reproduce issues, perform root-cause analysis, and define sustainable corrective and preventive solutions.
  • Ensure that individual solutions fit the shared platform architecture, reuse common services, follow engineering standards, and remain maintainable across global plant deployments.
  • Evaluate technology options and project requests for feasibility, architectural fit, delivery effort, dependencies, cost, supportability, and operational risk; present recommendations to technical and business stakeholders.
  • Provide technical leadership to developers and L2/L3 support teams through design reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting, coaching, and resolution of critical production or platform issues.

 

What Makes You A Strong Fit

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
  • Solid experience applying modern platform engineering and enterprise application practices, including APIs, microservices, integration patterns, CI/CD, containers, message queues, Kubernetes, observability, security, high availability, and lifecycle support.
  • 10+ years of experience spanning object-oriented enterprise software development, solution architecture, and the design or evolution of global enterprise platforms.
  • Strong hands-on software engineering capability in enterprise environments.
  • Proven ability to analyze business requirements, identify functional and non-functional needs, compare solution options, and produce implementable architecture decisions and technical designs.
  • Strong advisory, stakeholder-management, and presentation skills, including experience communicating solution proposals.
  • A systematic, hands-on problem-solving mindset with the ability to switch between strategic platform decisions, detailed solution design, software implementation, and operational incident analysis; professional working proficiency in English is required.

 

Bonus Points if You Have

 

  • Experience leading or technically governing global Industry 4.0, manufacturing digitalization, or enterprise integration initiatives.
  • Hands-on experience with common industrial protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, and Modbus.
  • Experience working with structured and time-series Big Data, data transport and exchange protocols, secure communication, and end-to-end systems integration.
  • Experience with databases including InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Oracle.
  • Experience with enterprise messaging technologies such as Kafka and RabbitMQ.
  • Experience building prototypes or production solutions for shop-floor connectivity, edge computing, analytics, Big Data, or machine learning.

 

Things To Know

 

  • This role is based in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, within the DigITal Automotive Manufacturing organization.
  • Professional working proficiency in English is required for regular collaboration with global business, operations, architecture, and engineering teams.
  • The position requires willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
  • The role is hybrid and requires willingness to work from the Székesfehérvár office.
  • Successful completion of required pre-employment screening is a condition of employment.

 

What You Can Expect

  • A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
  • Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
  • Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
  • Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
  • Tuition reimbursement support
  • Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development

Pay Transparency
Ft 18,000,000 - Ft 26,400,000
The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role.

Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

How we set pay: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range.

Pay history: Please do not include current or past pay information in your application. We do not request pay history as part of our recruitment process.

Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [email protected].

You Belong Here 
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com) 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

General information

Location:
Szekesfehervar - Fejer, Hungary - Holland
Job Family:
Digital
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-56550-2026

Core Responsibilities

The Platform Architect will define and improve the global DigITal Factory platform architecture while designing solutions for manufacturing business requirements. This role involves hands-on software development, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure scalable and secure enterprise solutions.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in IT or a related field and over 10 years of experience in enterprise software development and solution architecture. Proficiency in modern platform engineering practices, strong problem-solving skills, and English language fluency are required.

Benefits

  • Employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Wellness benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Fitness center access
  • Cafeteria access

About Harman

Industry: Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!

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