Head of Department (m/f/d) Software Design and Development

DEPARTMENT HEAD (M/F/D) SOFTWARE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

The Diocese of Augsburg is seeking, as soon as possible, a Department Head (m/f/d) for the Software Design and Development division within Department VIII – IT Division – for a permanent, full-time position (39 hours per week). The position is based in Augsburg.
To strategically advance our IT, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced leader (m/f/d) to head the Software Design and Development division.

• Technical leadership and coordination of the Software Design and Development division
• Technical leadership and guidance of an interdisciplinary team of software developers
• Responsibility for the further development of software architecture and development standards within the framework of established IT guidelines
• Participation in the planning and management of development projects, taking into account resources and timelines
• Close collaboration with business units, project managers, and IT management
• Coordinating and collaborating on the selection of suitable platforms and technologies for new applications in close cooperation with the technical administrators of other departments, taking into account the existing system and platform landscape
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements (e.g., IT security, data protection, accessibility) within the area of responsibility
• Introduction and further development of modern development processes
• Participation in the implementation of the organization’s digitalization measures

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in software development, ideally with responsibility for architecture
• In-depth knowledge of modern software architectures
• Strong leadership skills
• Conceptual and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Identification with the principles and goals of the Catholic Church

• A meaningful and responsible role at a values-driven institution
• A supportive team and pleasant work environment
• A diverse work environment with flexible working hours
• Permanent employment contract
• Option to work partially from home
• Special benefits, BVK company pension plan, "Jobrad" bike program, childcare allowance, employee events
• Wide range of continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Performance-based compensation according to pay grade 13 ABD (similar to TVöD) Further information can be found at the following links: VKA pay scale and ABD experience levels

With 1.1 million Catholics, the Diocese of Augsburg is the second-largest diocese in Bavaria.
The central administration employs 1,000 staff members.
We look forward to receiving your application by June 17, 2026.
Applications from people with severe disabilities are expressly encouraged.
Augsburg Bishop’s Ordinariate – Human Resources Department for Administration and Labor Law
Recruiting Contact: Mr. Johannes Kramer (Tel: