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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Group Design Platform Software & AI Architect - **Company:** SGB-SMIT - **Location:** Regensburg, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, System Software, Systems Integration, Management of Software Versions, Workflow Management Systems, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Technical Debt, Information Technology, Domain Driven Design, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e39e90b02c12fa79 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable technical discipline. * At least eight years of professional software development experience, including several years in software architecture or technical leadership. * Strong hands-on expertise in C# and the .NET ecosystem, ideally gained in complex engineering, desktop, web or service applications. * In-depth knowledge of software architecture, domain-driven design, modular architectures, design patterns, APIs, data architecture and system integration. * Practical experience with AI-enabled software, model integration, data pipelines, workflow orchestration, evaluation, monitoring and governance. * Good knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, source control, automated testing, release pipelines and secure software development. * Strong analytical, communication, mentoring and stakeholder-management skills, combined with the ability to guide distributed and external development teams. * English skills at C1 level or equivalent. 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