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# Software Architect

- **Company:** Amundi
- **Location:** Aachen, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Code Review, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Scrum Methodology, Information Technology, Restful APIs
- **Published:** September 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.amundi.com/job/job-senior-software-architect-m-f-d-m-f_100828.aspx

## About the Role

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

 * You have a Bachelor´s degree in computer science or similar experiences, * You have experience in the architecture and conception of modular systems, REST APIs or event-based interfaces
 * Experience in the finance, wealth or investment domain is preferred
 * Furthermore, you have experience in leading development teams and delivering large-scale systems, * Excellent communication skills in English is a requirement, German proficiency is a plus
 * You are able to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
 * You work in a structured way, are reliable, show initiative and enjoy working in a (cool!) team

Technical skills required

 * You have very good knowledge of Java programming, as well as experience with Apache Kafka and preferably Docker and Kubernetes
 * You have a strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and design patterns and are familiar with agile development methods such as Scrum or Kanban

Languages

English (Fluent)

## Description

* In implementation projects, you will be responsible for the design, development and maintainability of the Java-based backend systems, incorporating a modular service architecture based on our own aixigo:BLOXX platform
 * The technical leadership of a development team as well as the support and guidance of the developers are also part of your area of responsibility
 * You are a multiplier of knowledge about the use of the aixigo:BLOXX platform in your own project or in the project of a customer or implementation partner and thus a very important success factor for these projects
 * You work closely with business consultants and analysts, product managers and other stakeholders to analyze requirements and implement new software solutions
 * You support the creation of offers through your ability to oversee the implementation of requirements and anticipate challenges
 * Furthermore, you ensure that the systems are developed with performance, scalability and security in mind
 * You keep up to date with new technologies and industry trends and apply your knowledge to improving our technology landscape
 * You take part in code reviews and provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement
 * You act as a technical expert who guides, coaches and supports the development team


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