(Senior) Software Architect (m/w/d) - Leipzig

About the Role

Shape the architecture of future-oriented software solutions! This key position is ideal for someone looking to significantly influence technical decisions, develop modern software architectures, and advance teams. For an established technology company with a long-term perspective, we are seeking an experienced (Senior) Software Architect (m/w/d) at our Leipzig location.

In this pivotal role, you will design complex software solutions within an innovation-driven environment that demands high standards for quality, scalability, and security.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the conception, further development, and implementation of modern software architectures.
• Technical leadership and guidance of agile development teams.
• Development of viable technical solution approaches in close collaboration with developers, product owners, and other architects.
• Analysis, evaluation, and selection of suitable technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
• Continuous improvement of existing system landscapes regarding scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Creation of technical decision-making bases and architectural concepts.
• Advising relevant stakeholders on technical issues.
• Support in defining concepts for security, data protection, operations, and support.
• Participation in the technical planning and prioritization of requirements.

Requirements

• Successfully completed degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in software development and software architecture of complex IT systems.
• Very good knowledge of modern architectural principles and architecture documentation (e.g., arc42).
• Experience with technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, TypeScript, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, GitLab CI/CD, and modern frontend frameworks.
• Knowledge of working with open-source technologies like Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, Grafana, or comparable solutions.
• Experience in cloud-native, containerized environments.
• Ideally, know-how in identity management, IT security, web platforms, or security-critical applications.
• Familiarity with modern development processes and agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey technical issues appropriately to different audiences.

Benefits

• Challenging architectural tasks with significant scope for design.
• Modern technology stacks and innovative development environments.
• Technically strong teams with high technological expertise.
• Long-term perspective in an economically stable and future-oriented environment.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work models.
• 30 days of vacation.
• Individual training and development opportunities.
• Company pension plan and attractive additional benefits.
• Health and family offerings to support a balanced work-life balance.

Let's have a relaxed discussion about further details!