(Senior) Solution Architect

Continental

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Lousado, Braga, pt on site Until 9/19/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 21, 2026 Last posted July 21, 2026
Job description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. 

We are looking for a highly skilled Solution Architect with expertise in Angular and Java (Spring Boot) to work within Continental’s Data & Customer Solutions Competence Center. In this role, you will join the global team working on CESAR, our digital fleet management platform.

If you’d love to join an international crowd that works on the latest technologies and creates state-of-the-art solutions, Continental is the perfect match for you.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Shaping the frontend and backend architecture of the CESAR web application;
  • Designing solutions through active collaboration with business partners and other Solution Architects;
  • Driving development standards, code reuse, and agile principles within the agile development team;
  • Driving and enhancing our automated testing.
  • University Degree in Computer Science, IT or related field;
  • +3 years of professional experience in an Agile environment with Angular (12+) and Java (11+) with Spring Boot;
  • Proficiency in RESTful APIs;
  • Experience with relational databases and performance optimization;
  • Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus;
  • Proficiency in Git, CI/CD tools and Agile methodologies (Scrum);
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks;
  • Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills;
  • Willingness to international travel (up to 10%);
  • Proficiency in English language (written / verbal).

Our offer:

  • Integration in a challenging and international work environment;
  • Flexible working model;
  • Agile and collaborative working style;
  • Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training.

 

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

About this role

Summary

Designs and builds frontend and backend solutions for a digital fleet platform.

Job title

Solution Architect

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Lousado, Braga, Portugal, remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Angular 12+Java 11+Spring BootRESTful APIsrelational databasesGitCI/CDAgile methodologiesautomated testing

Preferred skills

DockerKubernetesperformance optimizationinternational travel

Specializations

frontendbackendrestful APIsdatabasesautomated testing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

4760 Lousado, Portugal

On-site City