Senior Software Architect (m/f/d)

Schedule: full-time Employment: permanent Years of experience: 5-7 Your mission You want to not just write code, but also actively help shape the architecture while taking on both technical and functional responsibility? Then this role could be exactly right for you: You analyze existing systems and develop solutions for modernization and further development You design and implement new software components based on Java (e.g. with Quarkus) You develop and integrate synchronous (e.g. REST/JSON) and asynchronous interfaces (e.g. Kafka) into existing system landscapes You actively contribute to system integration as well as integration and system testing You work closely with customers and business departments in technical and functional coordination You plan and support sprints (planning, reviews) in an agile environment You create and prioritize user stories together with stakeholders Your profile Here's the required qualifications you bring: Several years of experience (approx. 5+ years) in software development with Java Confident handling of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, DB2) Experience with testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit, Mockito, WireMock) Familiarity with modern development processes (Git, code reviews, CI/CD) Experience with cloud environments (e.g. Azure) and REST interfaces is a plus Knowledge of bill-of-materials systems, e.g. from mechanical or automotive engineering, is a plus but not required Your personal strengths: Analytical and structured thinking Independent, self-organized way of working Strong communication skills and enjoyment of teamwork Enthusiasm for taking on responsibility and supporting your team both technically and professionally Willingness to be on-site once a week for our team day at the office Fluent German and English skills Your benefits Fair Compensation & Full Flexibility: Competitive salary, flexible work hours with a work-time account, and part-time options. You decide how much time you spend working in the office or remotely. Extras on top of your salary: A subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, an EGYM Wellpass, or an Edenred gift card, plus optional JobRad and Corporate Benefits. Retirement planning included: An annual contribution to the company pension plan and private accident insurance. Professional development with a time budget: A fixed number of hours at the Steadforce “Campus” and in our “Center of Competence” for your professional growth, plus participation in conferences and summits. Your setup: You choose your device—whether a MacBook or ThinkPad—and your operating system—macOS, Linux, or Windows. Workation: Work from another EU country from time to time while staying closely connected to your team. Family-friendly: As an award-winning family-friendly company, we support you at every stage of life, for example through our Family Office. Office in Westend: Modern office space with a gaming room, active office, and relaxation room—right next to the U4/U5. Alternatively, free parking is available. Team & Events: A collegial team that supports one another, and shared events such as the New Year’s kick-off party, Salad Wednesday, White Sausage Thursday, and a visit to Oktoberfest.