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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Architect - **Company:** Airbus Deutschland GmbH - **Location:** Hamburg, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Model and Notation, Code Review, Complex Networks, Digital Data, Software Architecture, Software Systems, UML, Archimate, Data Lineage, Data Management - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://ag.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Airbus/job/Bristol-Area/Senior-Software-Architect_JR10414745-1 ## About the Role * Profound knowledge and practical application of Software Architecture, Systems of Systems (preferably experience in setting them up), Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods Data Management, including Data Lineage. * Experience with large infrastructure routes to industrialization and integrating complex or multi-value projects. * Skilled in Stakeholder Management, including working effectively with external suppliers, academia, and government agencies. * Capacity to motivate and work in transnational teams. * Ability to interpret Airbus Vision, Mission, and Strategy into simplified objectives for both internal and external stakeholders. * Able to make or influence people in a complex network of stakeholders and customers, ensuring right-first-time delivery and achieving all planned milestones. * Demonstrated success in achieving delivery to Time, Cost, and Quality. * Commitment to living and embodying the Airbus leadership model. * Proven ability to provide strategic software architecture leadership and drive consensus across diverse internal organizations (e.g., other Engineering Centres and Digital functions) during program initiation. ## Description * Lead the development of end-to-end software architectures, translating complex Airframe Engineering requirements into authoritative designs using robust system modeling techniques. * Lead software engineering teams, ensuring implementation of Software Engineering methods and guardrails/guidelines to ensure robust Software Development, Validation, and Verification (V&V) including commissioning and remedial actions. * Understand and define Modelling specifications using UML, BPMN, Archimate * Design and execute robust full stack software solutions in line with business requirements and the digital Process, Methods and Tools landscape following ISO15288 standards. * Ensure robustness by design, including architectural dossiers, QA code review, and V&V methodology (elementary, integration, and user validation/acceptance testing). * Guide, invent, and scout technology trends to inform future strategies and R&T roadmaps. * Contribute to scientific communities by publishing scientific papers, creating intellectual property (IP), and participating in PhD juries and other academic collaborations. * Preparation of handover to industrialisation ensuring robust TRL6 * Demonstrate strong leadership of Software Architecture on behalf of Airframe Engineering, leading architectural discussions with other Engineering Centres and Digital teams, especially at the start of major projects or programs. * Lead multi-functional projects, influencing both business and digital functions, and reporting progress to senior leadership. * Represent Airbus in various forums and advise on boards and consortia. ## Related Videos - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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