BMW Manufacturing Co

Solution Architect

BMW Manufacturing Co$89K — $140K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  • 7+ years in IT, with 5+ years in a senior software engineering role.
  • Minimum of 3 years designing complex systems for senior engineers.
  • Experience with Agile project frameworks.
  • Familiarity with key technologies like Java, .Net, C#, and cloud services like AWS.
  • Understanding of software architecture concepts such as test automation and Rest API.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural and design initiatives across multiple products and processes.
  • Drive technical innovation and advocate for new technologies in senior circles.
  • Support analysis, development, and operations as a full stack team member.
  • Oversee software design and engineering, ensuring secure coding practices and mentorship.
  • Promote operational excellence by consolidating designs and leading DevOps escalations.
  • Ensure high availability through cloud-native solutions, troubleshooting issues as needed.
  • Lead Agile project activities with a focus on customer-centric design and business needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match for retirement savings.
  • Employee vehicle program for staff benefits.
  • Bonus eligibility based on performance.
  • Generous PTO and designated company paid holidays.
  • Paid Parental Leave for new parents.
  • Flexible voluntary benefits to accommodate personal needs.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Solution Architect

Posting Start Date: 6/19/26

Job Location (Long):
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey United States

Job Description:
WHAT AWAITS YOU.
  • Leading architectural and design efforts across multiple products, domains, primes, leveraging BMW processes, agile/DevOps models, and IT standards.
  • Driving technical change and innovation, advocating new technologies within senior business and IT networks.
  • Acting as a full stack team member supporting analysis, development, and operations to overcome technical challenges.
  • Overseeing software design and engineering, ensuring secure coding, adherence to guidelines, and mentoring developers.
  • Promoting operational excellence by consolidating designs, documenting procedures, resolving tier-3 DevOps escalations, and leading application upgrades.
  • Ensuring high availability and business agility through cloud-native toolchains and problem-solving across products.
  • Supporting and leads Agile project activities, emphasizing customer-centric system design and clear business requirements.
  • Defining technology vision, integrates new technologies, and evaluates external solutions to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.


WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.
  • BA/BS degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering or the equivalent of 4 years of experience in the management of information technology application development, maintenance and support.
  • 7+ years of demonstrated success in Information Technology, with at least:
    • 5+ years in a senior-level software engineering role.
    • 3+ years architecting complex systems for senior engineers.
    • 1+ years working in Agile projects.
  • Experience in architecture and IT landscape aspects of the common and upcoming technologies used for BMW NA's and the regional solution stacks, e.g.
  • Experience in the technical solution stack applied in the incumbent's area of responsibility, e.g. Java, .Net, C#, Web, databases, Angular JS, T-SQL, Python, HTML, Oracle
  • Experience in software engineering and understanding of software architecture concepts, e.g. AWS, user experience design and test-driven development, test automation and continuous integration and deployment, Rest API and other service-oriented architecture approaches.
  • Experience with Cloud Native Computing, esp. Docker & Kubernetes in public cloud.


WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with Company match and Retirement Income Account
  • Employee vehicle program
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous PTO and Company paid holidays
  • Voluntary Benefits to fit your needs


Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

In support of BMW Group's business objectives, this position requires regular onsite attendance at a BMW office/facility with remote work capability (hybrid).

The expected salary range for this position is $89,700.00 - $140,500.00.

The selected candidate's education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

About BMW Manufacturing Co

BMW Manufacturing Co is a subsidiary of BMW AG, a German multinational corporation that produces luxury vehicles and motorcycles. The company's manufacturing plant in Greer, South Carolina, is the largest BMW plant in the world by volume, producing over 400,000 vehicles annually. BMW Manufacturing Co was established in 1992 and has since become a major employer in the region, with over 11,000 employees. The plant produces a range of BMW models, including the X3, X4, X5, X6, and X7.
Learn more about BMW Manufacturing Co
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1992

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