Platform Architect (m/f/nb)

Stellenbeschreibung:

We are looking for a Platform Architect (m/f/d) to join our agile architecture team and take our technical infrastructure to the next level.

As a Platform Architect, you will play a leading role in the strategic and operational development of our sourcing platform , which includes procurement solutions such as web shops, punch-out shops, APIs , and more. You will design innovative, scalable solutions and support various development teams in sustainably optimizing procurement processes for our customers.

Your contribution to success

Architecture : You will continuously develop, maintain, and optimize the technical architecture of our sourcing platform at both strategic and operational levels.
Architecture Governance : You will further develop effective governance processes within a complex development organization to ensure the long-term consistency, clarity, and future-viability of our architecture.
Solution Design : You will create solution designs that form the foundation for complex projects, collaborating with various teams and departments to find the best possible solutions for our customers.
Hands-On Support : You will operate across our ~15 development teams, providing direct support when needed through coding or by conducting architecture and code reviews.
Best Practices : You rely on proven best practices and help establish them throughout the organization to steadily improve our architectural standards.
Coaching : You share your knowledge and experience, developing not just our technology, but our organization as a whole.

Your success factors

Technical Degree : You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Architectural Expertise : You possess deep knowledge of software architecture and system design and successfully apply common architectural patterns.
Solid Experience : You have at least 10 years of experience in software development, including at least 5 years in a key role with architectural responsibility within an organization of 5+ development teams.
Methodology : You know and act according to architectural best practices. Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and modeling techniques (e.g., UML, C4) are part of your standard toolkit.
Technical Stack : You have experience with at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, Azure) and possess in-depth knowledge of Java, Spring, Kubernetes, as well as common relational and NoSQL databases.
Communication : One of your strengths is making complex technical topics understandable and accessible to non-technical colleagues.
Solution Orientation : You have the analytical skills and persistence required to understand and optimize complex processes.
Languages : You have very good English skills (C1); German language skills are an advantage.