Enterprise Software Architect (m/f/d)

Why should you join?

DocuWare stands for globally distributed, international teams and an open corporate culture that invites you to help shape it. Mobile Work and flexible working hours are part of our everyday life. Would you like to be part of an innovative company whose solutions are digitizing everyday work in a wide range of industries? In that case, we are happy to welcome you to the team.

Your Responsibilities

As our Enterprise Software Architect (m/f/d), you will shape the future of our enterprise application landscape. You define architectural standards, drive technology decisions, and ensure scalable, secure, and business-oriented software solutions that enable our digital transformation. Working across business and technology functions, you align enterprise applications with strategic objectives and establish governance that ensures a sustainable and future-ready software ecosystem.

• You shape and evolve our enterprise software architecture and technology roadmap in alignment with business priorities.
• You define architecture principles, standards, and best practices for applications, integrations, and data flows across the organization.
• You evaluate, select, and design software solutions that are scalable, secure, reliable, and cost-effective.
• You review and govern solution architectures across enterprise applications, business systems, data platforms, and automation initiatives.
• You partner with business and technology stakeholders to drive digital transformation and ensure sustainable architectural decisions.
• You provide architectural guidance and leadership to cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
• You enable seamless integration between systems, processes, and data while fostering a consistent and future-ready technology landscape.
• You ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements in all architecture decisions.
• You identify and assess emerging technologies and recommend innovations that create measurable business value.
• You drive architecture documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• You present architecture strategies, roadmaps, and recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

What you need to succeed

• You hold a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• You bring extensive professional experience in enterprise software architecture, solution design, or IT leadership roles, ideally in complex, multi-system environments.
• You have successfully designed and implemented complex software architectures across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• You possess strong expertise in system integration, APIs, data architecture, security, and modern software engineering practices.
• You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on mindset and can translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• You are an influential communicator who can engage and align stakeholders at all levels, from technical experts to senior executives.
• You thrive in cross-functional environments, build strong partnerships, and drive collaboration across teams.
• Architecture certifications such as TOGAF, AWS, Azure, or comparable credentials are a plus.

What we can offer

There are many great reasons to join DocuWare - our company culture is only one of them.
As part of the DocuWare team, you will benefit from many advantages:

• Globally distributed, international teams: You will find our teams working in Germering, New York, Sofia or other worldwide locations.
• Flexible work location and hours: You work hybrid - on the road or in our modern office - and you have the flexibility to arrange your own working hours.
• Individual support: After an intensive induction, you will receive regular training tailored to your needs (e.g. conferences internal team building measures).
• Well-earned rest: 35 vacation days per year, sport offerings, massages, a football table and a relaxing lounge area.
• Mental health support: With our employee assistance program you have free and confidential access to resources and support for your well-being and stress management at any time.
• Healthy food: Together we enjoy Fairtrade coffee with organic milk or oat milk, snacks and fresh fruit - all free of charge - as well as subsidized lunch from the Foodji fridge.
• Free Tuesday Lunch: Every Tuesday, enjoy a complimentary and varied lunch.
• Good accessibility: Choose how you would like to come to the office with a leased e-bike, by train or via highways A96/A99 (you can charge your e-car on site for free).
• Team spirit: Regular employee and team events (virtual or on-site) ensure excellent collaboration with colleagues around the world.
• Sustainability and social commitment: DocuWare stands for paperless work and supports volunteer organizations and local sports clubs.
• Planning for your future: DocuWare subsidizes your company pension plan!
• We offer a stable job with a well established and growing company.
• Unique benefits: Choose one of three great options (Bonago, E-Gym or subsidized Deutschlandticket) to suit your needs.
• We only use thelatest technologies - find out more on Stackshare.
• Up to 30 Days Work from Abroad: Experience international opportunities and broaden your horizons.
• Family First: Preferential registration in our selected daycare center in Germering (no guarantee).
• Buddy Program: You'll be paired with a buddy, who will support you during your onboarding and offer valuable tips.

Your hiring partner

Anja Krieling
Recruiting Specialist & Employer Branding