Staff Engineer (m/f/nb)

Our recipe for successWe are a reliable partner who makes the sourcing of technical supplies as easy and efficient as it gets for customers. We do this with passion and innovativeness, day in day out. Our product range comprises millions of quality items, customer-centric solutions and services, and face-to-face expert advice. We are fully committed to this mission. We see change as a catalyst for opportunities, and supply customers with everything they need to successfully complete their projects. As a family-run business, operating in a sustainable way and building long-term business relationships are paramount to us. We stand for quality and reliability. We are looking for a Staff Engineer (m/f/nb) to join our agile architecture team and take our architecture to the next level.As a Platform Architect, you will play a key role in the strategic and operational development of our sourcing platform. You will design innovative, scalable solutions and help us to optimize the sourcing processes for our customers. Your contribution to successArchitecture: You continuously develop, maintain and optimize the architecture of our sourcing platform on a strategic and operational level.Solution design: You develop solution designs and use them to form the foundation for complex projects. You work with different teams and departments to find the best possible solutions for our customers.Technology selection: You evaluate the selection of suitable technologies, shaping the platform's tech stack.Best practices: You rely on proven best practices and help to establish them in the organization and continuously improve our architecture work.Coaching: You pass on your knowledge and experience and thus develop not only our technology, but also our organization. Your success factorsTechnical degree: You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information technology or a related fieldSound experience: You have at least 10 years of experience in software development and at least 5 years of experience in a position with architectural responsibilityArchitecture know-how: You have in-depth knowledge of software architecture and system design and successfully use common architecture patterns. Best practices: You know and act according to architecture best practices. Architecture decision records and architecture models (e.g. UML, C4) are part of your toolbox.Technical know-how: You have experience with one of the major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure). DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code are no foreign words for you. You have in-depth knowledge of Java, Spring, Kubernetes, Docker and relational and NoSQL databases.Communication: Making complex technical topics understandable is one of your strengths.Hands-on mentality: You are characterized by motivation, high team spirit and strong communication skills.Solution orientation: You have the ability and perseverance to analyze, understand and optimize complex processes.Languages: You have a very good command of English (C1); knowledge of German is an advantage. Your benefitsWe Are a Great Place to WorkOur tolerant and empathic work environment enables you to help shape our company’s future, thereby giving you lots of room for personal development. Our unique company culture was officially recognised by the Great Place to Work institute. We Improve Your Work-Life BalanceFlexitime and hybrid working arrangements as well as a special leave allowance enable you to organise your workday around your needs. And we care about your children. Our head office in Hirschau operates a child day-care centre that looks after your little ones. We Communicate at a Peer LevelWe are a family-run business. Means friendly interaction is paramount to us. And when it comes to being a trust-based horizontal organisation, around here, we practise what we preach. We Promote HealthWhich is why we offer a variety of services and activities centred around health and fitness. Regular medical checkups are top of the agenda. Moreover, for all those who like to keep fit, there is Conrad Sports Club based at our Hirschau office that provides a range of activities, coaching sessions and even an in-house tennis court. Being healthy isn’t just about exercising, it’s also about a balanced diet. This is why food served in our cafeterias at Hirschau and Wernberg uses local produce and is freshly prepared. The IT for your success storyBy freely choosing your hardware and software, you can design your working environment in a way that suits you and your tasks best. Working with familiar technologies and tools makes it easier for you to get started with us and ensures the efficient implementation of your projects. Agility as the key to successWith an agile mindset and a focus on continuous improvement, we drive innovation and create the perfect conditions for efficient working. Your Contact PersonSarah HolzgartnerExpert HR Recruiting & Employer Branding015140623069