Senior IT Architect; m​/f​/d​/ago

We are an IT consultancy specializing in IT development and related business functions. We guide clients through the entire software development lifecycle, focusing heavily on the modern Java ecosystem. Our core expertise includes Backend, Frontend, and Fullstack Development, Dev Ops, Software Architecture, and Quality Assurance (QA).

We also offer exciting opportunities in IT-adjacent business roles, welcoming Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Technical Project Managers, Business Analysts, and PMO Experts.

Our team consists of approximately 270 dedicated colleagues who successfully support over 40 active clients across diverse industries daily.

• Shape the architectural vision using practical experience in Microservices Architecture and a clear understanding of Domain Driven Design (DDD), focusing on coordinated system entirety, not just individual components.
• Evaluate and develop system architecture focusing on scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Apply technical competence and an agile mindset in a dynamic, multi-technology environment, contributing to continuous optimization of work processes beyond pure development.
• Establish a robust technological foundation that meets current requirements and enables future innovation.
• Utilize comprehensive mastery of various web technologies to design functional and appealing user-centric interfaces.
• Apply knowledge of virtualization technologies to optimize resource utilization, ensure scalability, and maintain efficient infrastructure.
• Leverage containerization expertise to simplify and optimize the development process, promoting consistency and enabling smooth application deployment.
• Use understanding of architectural tool principles to create structured, traceable documentation for current and future development teams.

• Hands-on expertise in Microservices Architecture and a clear understanding of Domain Driven Design (DDD) as a Consultant.
• Comfort working in an agile environment utilizing a broad technology spectrum.
• Proficiency and comfort with Java (11+, Spring, Spring Boot).
• Mastery of additional web technologies (e.g., PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and associated frameworks (e.g., vue.js, Angular, React).
• Experience utilizing Shell Programming and Bash Scripting for innovative and efficient solutions.
• Ability to create, start, and stop VMs using virtualization technologies (e.g., vSphere).
• Expertise in containerization technologies, specifically Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of architectural tool principles (e.g., arc
  42, UML).
• Nice to Have:
  Appreciation for Hexagonal Architecture and experience with Kotlin. Familiarity with Postgre
  
  SQL, OpenID Connect and OAuth, Key Cloak IDM, Git, and architectural tools such as Archimate, Plant
  
  UML, and Asciidoc.

• Work-Life-Balance: Supported by Remote Work, 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours, and Workation opportunities.
• Compensation & Benefits: Very attractive salary with growth potential, discounts via Corporate Benefits, and support for individual retirement provision.
• Personal Development & Equipment: Individual development opportunities and modern equipment provided (including for home office setup).
• People & Community: Regional after-work events, three-day off-site events with the entire crew, family festivals, digital game nights, and remote coffee breaks to integrate you into the 4E-Family.
• Feel-Good: Includes fruit basket, unlimited hot and cold beverages in the office, and Wellpass support for fitness goals.