eSignature Application on AWS
Overview
At BMW Group (DCM), the eSignature application was developed to enable paperless contract signing, supporting the Future Sales Model within BMW’s eCommerce ecosystem.
The project emphasized scalable AWS cloud architecture, security, compliance, and seamless integration with internal BMW systems.
Role & Responsibilities
As Cloud Systems Architect and DevOps Engineer, I was responsible for the end-to-end design, implementation, and operationalization of the eSignature platform on AWS.
- Defined and implemented BMW’s cloud strategy on AWS infrastructure
- Designed and deployed scalable, secure, and compliant cloud architectures
- Translated business requirements into actionable technical specifications
- Led architecture workshops for gathering functional and non-functional requirements
- Coordinated stakeholders across business, product, and IT divisions
- Conducted architecture reviews ensuring quality assurance and improvement
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation practices
- Mentored and onboarded cloud engineers, fostering technical growth within the team
Applied Methods & Tools
- Project Management: SAFe / Scrum and hybrid Waterfall methodologies
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): AWS CDK for provisioning and automation
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions for continuous integration and delivery
- Operational Excellence: DevOps and FinOps for cost optimization
- Monitoring & Incident Management: CloudWatch dashboards and alerts
- Collaboration & Documentation: Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
- Architecture Governance: Design reviews, validation, and stakeholder workshops
Applied Technologies
- AWS Services: API Gateway, Lambda, Step Functions, S3, EC2
- Application Framework: Java / Quarkus for cloud-native deployments
- Infrastructure as Code: AWS CDK (Python templates)
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions for build, test, and deploy automation
- Monitoring & Observability: Amazon CloudWatch (logs, metrics, alerts)
- Security & Compliance: AWS IAM, policies, and operational controls
- Collaboration Stack: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket
Impact
- Enabled digital-first contract workflows supporting BMW’s global eCommerce strategy
- Delivered a secure and compliant AWS cloud architecture aligned with BMW IT governance
- Reduced operational overhead through automation and standardized infrastructure
- Strengthened cross-functional collaboration between business and IT stakeholders
Summary
The BMW eSignature project exemplifies how enterprise-grade cloud architecture and DevOps automation can accelerate digital transformation in the automotive industry.
Through AWS-native design and robust governance, the solution provided a future-ready, cost-efficient, and secure foundation for BMW’s digital sales ecosystem.