Solution Architect Software Modernization; mwd

Giesecke Devrient (GD) is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Solution Architect to drive the modernization and harmonization of our software solutions portfolio - ranging from our high‑performance Banknote Processing Systems to our SaaS offerings for cash‑in‑transit (CIT) operations.

Our portfolio supports the world’s leading central and commercial banks in optimizing their cash management processes, improving transparency and increasing operational efficiency.

The Solution Architect for Software Modernization plays a key role in evolving our application landscape - ensuring that existing software systems remain maintainable, secure and fit for the future. Working closely with product management, program leadership and global development teams (Germany and India) you will define modernization strategies, guide refactoring efforts and ensure technical alignment across products and platforms.

• Develop and maintain the overall solution and software architecture for our on‑premise and cloud‑based products ensuring scalability, performance and security.
• Define and drive modernization roadmaps for legacy systems including refactoring, replatforming and integration into modern ecosystems.
• Evaluation of GenAI for application modernization.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and product managers to translate functional requirements into scalable and maintainable technical designs.
• Ensure adherence to architectural principles, design patterns and coding standards across all development teams.
• Drive the adoption of Dev Sec Ops  practices and cloud‑native technologies based on Microsoft Azure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross‑site development teams (Germany, India).
• Conduct proof‑of‑concepts (PoCs) and deliver minimum viable products (MVPs) to validate new approaches and technologies.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure architecture alignment with GD's security and certification objectives (IEC 62443, ISO 27001, CRA readiness).
• Maintain architecture documentation, system overviews and technology guidelines.
• Contribute to strategic technology evaluations ensuring consistent use of frameworks, APIs and interfaces across the product landscape.

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• 8 years of professional experience in software architecture and design, ideally in industrial or financial domains.
• Proven track record in modernizing complex legacy applications and guiding development teams through refactoring or replatforming initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of Java enterprise technologies and experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot; familiarity with other environments is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience deploying and operating solutions in the Azure Cloud.
• Understanding of microservice architectures, event‑driven systems and domain‑driven design (DDD).
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure SDLC and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with SQL and No
  
  SQL databases, messaging and streaming systems (e.g. Kafka, Active
  
  MQ) and API integration.
• Optional: using GenAI for Application Modernization.
• Strong ability to balance technical depth with business priorities and communicate effectively across functions.
• Excellent command of English; proficiency in German is highly desirable.
• Experience working in international cross‑functional teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.

Samson Tzeggai

Business Process, VMware, Cloud, HTML5, Windows, Project managements, AWS, Infrastructure, Web Services, JQuery, Java, Computer Engineering, Solutions design, Technical Solutions, Analytics

Employment Type

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Student

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1