
System Architect
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- Senior
- Employment
- Full-time
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Senior System Architect with 5+ years of proven experience, based in Germany, fluent German (C2) and working English. Strong expertise in microservice architectures, cloud (Kubernetes/OpenShift), containers (Docker), IT security, and relational databases; serving a German government client (ITZBund).
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Are you a highly motivated System Architect fluent in German? EUROPEAN DYNAMICS is seeking a skilled System Architect to join our dynamic team driving complex enterprise projects. What You'll Do: Responsibility for architecture decisions within the scope of the established and agreed overall and system architecture for all services, in particular also taking into account the non-functional requirements such as performance, security and stability; Advising the specialist department of the ITZBund as well as the design team on the detailing of technical requirements with regard to technical effort and complexity drivers; Design of the system architecture in compliance with the security standards and certifications (e.g. ISO 27001, BSI-Grundschutz); Continuous improvement of the development architecture and processes; Preparation and presentation of information and decision-making documents; Organisation and assurance of the knowledge transfer to employees; Requirements Expert knowledge in the role of architect in enterprise – projects; Expert knowledge of microservice architectures; In-depth knowledge of relational databases; Expert knowledge of cloud technologies such as Kubernetes and OpenShift, or equivalent cloud technologies; Expert knowledge in the field of container virtualisation such as Docker or equivalent technologies; Expert knowledge of complex projects with many individual components and their configuration; Expert knowledge in the field of IT security and data protection; In-depth knowledge of working with version control systems such as Git; Expert knowledge of distributed infrastructure components (incl. geo-redundancy); At least 5 years of demonstrable practical experience; Based in Germany; Fluent command of oral and written German (level C2 required) and English at a sufficient level; Benefits We believe in rewarding talent and dedication. Here's what you can expect as part of our team: Competitive full-time salary; Private Health Coverage on the Company’s group program; Flexible Working Hours; Top-of-the-Line Tools; Professional Development: Benefit from language courses, specialized training, and continuous learning opportunities; Career Growth: Work with some of the most innovative and exciting specialists in the industry; Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a setting that offers challenging goals, autonomy, and mentoring, fostering both personal and company growth. If you want an exciting challenge, work with some of the coolest technologies, and enjoy your time doing it, then join us! Submit your detailed CV in English, quoting reference: ( SA(E)/08/26 ).) The company employs over 1100 engineers, IT experts, and consultants (around 3% PhD, 41% MSc, and 54% BSc). We design and develop software applications using integrated, state-of-the-art technology. Our current IT projects have a value exceeding 300 million EURO. EUROPEAN DYNAMICS is a renowned supplier of IT services to European Union Institutions, international organizations, European Agencies, and national government Administrations in 40 countries and 4 continents. As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. By submitting an application to this position and by sharing your personal data with ED, you acknowledge and accept its Policy and authorize ED to process your personal data for the purposes of the company's recruitment opportunities, in line with the Policy.
What you'll do
- Responsibility for architecture decisions within the scope of the established system architecture for all services, including non‑functional requirements (performance, security, stability).
- Advising ITZBund and the design team on technical requirements and complexity drivers.
- Designing the system architecture in compliance with security standards and certifications (ISO 27001, BSI‑Grundschutz).
- Continuous improvement of development architecture and processes.
- Preparing and presenting information and decision‑making documents.
- Organizing and assuring knowledge transfer to employees.
What they require
- Expert knowledge in the role of architect in enterprise projects.
- Expert knowledge of microservice architectures.
- In‑depth knowledge of relational databases.
- Expert knowledge of cloud technologies such as Kubernetes and OpenShift, or equivalent.
- Expert knowledge of container virtualization (Docker or equivalent).
- Expert knowledge of complex projects with many individual components and their configuration.
- Expert knowledge of IT security and data protection.
- In‑depth knowledge of version control systems (Git).
- Expert knowledge of distributed infrastructure components (incl. geo‑redundancy).
- At least 5 years of demonstrable practical experience.
- Based in Germany.
- Fluent German (C2) and sufficient English.
Benefits
- Competitive full‑time salary
- Private Health Coverage on the company’s group program
- Flexible Working Hours
- Top‑of‑the‑line tools
- Professional development (language courses, training, continuous learning)
- Career growth working with innovative specialists
- Dynamic work environment with challenging goals, autonomy, and mentoring
EUROPEAN DYNAMICS supplies software products and IT platforms for government and public-sector use internationally. Its offerings include systems for taxation, courts and judicial bodies, civil and business registries, financial regulatory authorities, electronic forms, and secure software distribution.