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# Software Architect

- **Company:** ALTEN Consulting GmbH
- **Location:** Hamburg, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Hardware Interface Design, Requirements Management, Backend, Information Technology, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.alten-consulting.de/job/apply/507026?page_lang=de

## About the Role

* hold a completed degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable technical field
 * bring professional experience in software architecture, system design, or software development
 * have strong knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns
 * possess experience with IoT, connectivity solutions, and distributed systems
 * demonstrate a solid understanding of full-stack architectures, including frontend, backend, cloud, and connected devices
 * have experience defining and managing software and hardware interfaces
 * understand system engineering methodologies and requirements management processes
 * communicate effectively and collaborate successfully with multidisciplinary and international teams
 * have very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken

## Description

* develop end-to-end architecture concepts for full-stack applications, including mobile apps, backend systems, IoT dashboards, and connected devices
 * define and manage interfaces between software and hardware products
 * create functional and system specifications for suppliers
 * collaborate with cross-functional architecture teams to ensure software solutions meet business and technical requirements
 * ensure the scalability, performance, and maintainability of software architectures
 * evaluate and integrate new technologies, frameworks, and architectural approaches
 * support technical decision-making throughout the product development lifecycle
 * align software architecture concepts with product, business, and customer requirements


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