Software Architect (a)
80-100%
Bern
What you're going to do
Do you feel at ease in software engineering and are ready to go to the next level – without giving up your hands-on approach to coding? Do you already have experience in taking the technical lead in software projects and developing complex software architectures? Then this might be your next career move!
To strengthen our team in Bern and support exciting projects in the public sector, we are looking for a lead software engineer willing to take the next step into software architecture or an already experienced software architect. No matter your background, at Adnovum you can apply your deep understanding of complex application landscapes and our clients’ business domains. You will be part of a multicultural and internationally distributed team of interdisciplinary experts. Together you will work on diverse, agile, and complex projects where your work has a real impact. You will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Taking over the technical project leadership of developers and integrators, incl. decision-making power
- Acting as the first point of contact for stakeholders, including close cooperation with project managers, clients, and other parties in project planning and implementation
- Building system architectures and defining the overall architecture of complex software systems in the Java Enterprise ecosystem (technology environment, e.g., Java, Spring, Angular, ReactJS, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, SQL, Microsoft Azure, GCP, and AWS)
- Defining both functional and non-functional requirements and making design decisions
- Ensuring the completeness and correctness of the technical specifications and documentation
- Identifying, anticipating, escalating, and mitigating technical risks
- Ensuring and maintaining our high quality standards
What we're looking for
- A bachelor's or master's degree (ETH / university of applied sciences / university) in computer science
- Background as a software architect or extensive tenure as a lead software engineer and interest in an architecture role
- 5 or more years of experience in developing complex solutions in the Java Enterprise ecosystem, as well as proven experience with state-of-the-art architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven serverless architectures, SOA); CPSA-F or TOGAF Foundation certification is an advantage
- Track record of leading client engagements, including workshops, meetings, presentations, and offers
- Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) is an advantage
- Strong communication skills and a structured, analytical approach to work
- Proficiency in German and English
For certain projects in the public sector, a personal security clearance (Personensicherheitsprüfung, PSP) conducted by Swiss federal or cantonal authorities may be required. Willingness to undergo this clearance is essential.
Sharp minds, good vibes
We are the sharp-minded IT experts who tackle the trickiest software and security challenges. With more than 700 employees in our locations in Zurich (HQ), Bern, Lausanne, Budapest, Lisbon, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City, we make the digital business of our clients work.
As a great team, we empower each other to share, grow and succeed. The unique Adnovum spirit across locations stands for helping each other at any time, having an open door and contributing to an appreciating and trustful atmosphere. We always enjoy having a laugh, a coffee or a drink together!
Apart from our unique «one Adnovum» spirit, we offer a solution-oriented engineering culture with flat hierarchies, which gives you the opportunity to contribute with your opinions and ideas. We embrace flexible working, like the possibility to work part-time and a hybrid work model. Your continuous education and development are key to us. Therefore, we actively encourage and support individual training opportunities.
We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation and creates a vibrant and engaging workplace. We therefore encourage applications from people of all genders, all backgrounds, and all life journeys – a sentiment we express with an (a) for «all» in our job postings. At Adnovum, everyone is welcome.
For data privacy reasons, we only accept applications submitted via our online portal. Applications received by e-mail cannot be processed. Thank you for your understanding.
Vanessa Aicher
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
jobs@adnovum.ch