Lead Solution Architect (Digital Client Channels)

As a Lead Solution Architect (f/m/x) for our Digital Client Channels tribe you will be the driver of innovation and creation for our new Online and Mobile Banking in aspects of design and technology., * Shape the end-to-end solution architecture for online and mobile banking, including designing secure and scalable Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) and service APIs that power our digital channels.

• Work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Leads, and cross-functional squads to translate business goals into robust architecture roadmaps and actionable designs with clear non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the bank security, identity, data, payments, compliance, and enterprise architecture to ensure alignment, design governance, and architectural consistency.
• Elevate engineering standards across web, mobile, BFF, and backend services by guiding cloud-native patterns, reliability engineering practices, threat modeling, observability, and secure SDLC principles.
• Design architectures that scale across multiple brands and international markets, supporting localization, feature-flagged rollout, regulatory requirements, accessibility, and platform reuse.

• University degree in a technological or scientific field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent hands-on professional experience in complex software environments.
• Proven experience designing modern architectures for digital channels, including APIs, microservices, integration patterns, and cloud-native platforms.
• Strong ability to collaborate with Product Owners, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals such as security, resilience, observability, performance optimization, and cost-efficient system design.
• Excellent English communication skills at C1-C2 level, enabling effective work in an international, distributed team., A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life - both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.

For over 150 years we have been there for our clients every step of the way. Our purpose: ‘Dedicated to our clients’ lasting success and financial security at home and abroad’ guides our vision and strategy, and is brought to life by our culture. With a global presence in about 60 countries, and a diverse workforce of more than 90,000 people, we know that each individual’s daily actions shape our culture. 

Deutsche Bank Technology in Berlin

DB Technology is a global team of tech specialists, spread across multiple trading hubs and tech centres. We have a strong focus on promoting technical excellence – our engineers work at the forefront of financial services innovation using cutting-edge technologies.

Our Berlin location is our most recent addition to our global network of tech centres and growing strongly. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and to creating excellent opportunities for talented engineers and technologists. Our tech teams and business units use agile ways of working to create #GlobalHausbank solutions from our home market.