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Job Title: Lead Software Architect
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Lead Software Architect to join our team in Zurich. In this strategic role, you will define and guide the architecture of secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud-based systems.
Your Responsibilities
* Design and document robust software architectures with a focus on cloud-native, secure, and highly available solutions.
* Drive architectural decisions across backend and frontend systems, using patterns such as microservices and domain-driven design (DDD).
* Produce and maintain architectural documentation using tools like UML, Arc42, and modeling standards.
* Lead by example as a technical authority in backend technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL databases, and Apache Kafka.
* Provide guidance and input on frontend development (e.g., Angular, React) to ensure end-to-end architectural consistency.
* Champion DevOps and GitOps best practices, including CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring, and infrastructure automation.
* Ensure security best practices are embedded in the design and development lifecycle, particularly around OAuth2, OIDC, and authentication/authorization mechanisms.
Your Profile
* Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (FH, Uni, ETH or equivalent).
* Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering or architecture roles.
* Deep knowledge of modern software architecture, especially in cloud environments.
* Proven experience with microservices, DDD, and architectural documentation.
* Strong backend development expertise, especially with Java, Spring Boot, databases, and event-driven architectures (Kafka).
* Ideally, hands-on experience with frontend technologies like Angular or React.
* Solid understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, containerization, and Kubernetes, with a security-conscious mindset.
* Fluent in German and English (at least C1 level in both).
What We Offer
* A key leadership role in defining the technical future of innovative products and systems.
* A collaborative and agile working environment with room for growth and experimentation.
* Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
* Competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a central Zurich location.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Technology, Information and Media
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