Time left to apply: End Date: October 12, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR100108
Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in our DNA. We're trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future – to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrow’s markets, customers, and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses.
If you share our values and want to do the best work, for the right reasons, we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.
Important: To ensure a smooth review process, please submit all application documents (CV, cover letter) in English only.
The role
We are on the lookout for an experienced and motivated Lead Software Architect. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall design and technical success of software projects from initial concept through to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements. This includes defining the system architecture, guiding development teams on implementation, and making key decisions on tools, frameworks, and technologies. You will also play a crucial role in ensuring scalability, security, and performance, while collaborating with stakeholders, steering the project’s technical direction, and ensuring overall client satisfaction and project success.
How you’ll make impact
You will be responsible for developing complex IT architectures in innovative software solutions and providing strategic-technological advice to our customers.
You will manage teams from a technical perspective from kick-off to roll-out and will be in close contact with the project management team.
With your leadership skills, you will inspire and mobilize your project team and our customers for ideas.
By coaching your team members in Software Engineering and Architecture and in applying agile principles, you will contribute significantly to the success of various projects.
With your skills and experience, you will further develop our Zühlke network of experts and work on group-wide initiatives for continuous improvement of software development.
What’s important to us
You have a degree (FH, Uni, ETH or similar) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
You have at least five years of experience as a Software Engineer and/or Architect.
You have knowledge in developing highly available and secure cloud solutions, expertise in software architectures and documentation (especially in microservices, domain-driven design, UML, Arc42).
You are very experienced in Backend (e.g., Java, Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL databases, Apache Kafka) and ideally also in Frontend (e.g., Angular or React).
You have knowledge of DevOps/GitOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring, and security (OAuth2, OIDC, authentication, authorization).
You bring convincing leadership qualities, a coaching and mentoring mentality, a growth mindset, and a willingness to learn continuously.
You are an excellent communicator and fluent in German and English (at least C1 level).
What we offer
Work-life blend: We offer a safe & healthy workplace, with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home.
Profit share scheme: In addition to your annual salary, you may receive a profit share based on the company’s success in the previous year.
Global and diverse Zühlke community: Witness how colleagues from all our 17 offices across the globe come together to create a unique, positive, and inclusive work culture, learning from one another at annual team camps, and celebrating year-end parties and other local festivities.
Committed to development: We invest in your growth, empowering you to build skills that enable you to make a positive impact, both personally and for our clients, today and in the future.
To learn more about local benefits of working at Zühlke, follow the link.
How to Apply
Please submit all applications in English only.
If you don't meet all requirements, we still look forward to learning about your ambitions and ideas!
We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, personality, national origin, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
Our philosophy
What we do: Deliver real impact quickly through technology.
What you’ll do: Constant learning and growth with an outstanding network of colleagues.
How we work: Respect and trust in your independence.
What we believe: Technology can make a positive societal difference.
Where we’re going: Your expertise can significantly impact our future.
Learn more about our culture and work environment on our 'Life at Zühlke' page.
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