Software Architect

Consulteer; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Consulteer invites a Senior Software Architect to shape the architecture of tomorrow's software solutions in Zürich. You will define standards, drive modular design, and collaborate with development teams to ensure consistency across projects.

You will lead MBSE-driven architecture decisions, integrate new technologies, and contribute to platform capabilities while promoting reuse and standardization across products.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in software development and/or architecture.
• Expertise in C/C++, Java 21 and Python.
• MBSE methodologies and best practices.
• Hands-on use of Cameo Systems Modeler and IBM DOORS.
• English proficiency; German or French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, define, and document software architecture principles and standards.
• Drive modular, reusable, and maintainable software components.
• Define interfaces between software modules and external systems.
• Guide architectural decisions related to scalability, performance, maintainability, and integration.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure architectural consistency and best practices.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies, frameworks, and software components.
• Contribute to reusable frameworks, services, and platform capabilities.
• Support architectural reviews, technical design discussions, and key technology decisions.
• Work with requirements and test engineering teams to ensure alignment across the development lifecycle.
• Promote software reuse and standardization across multiple products and solutions.

Skills

C/C++

Java 21

Python

MBSE

Cameo Systems Modeler

IBM DOORS

Software architecture

Modular design

System integration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

IBM DOORS

Job description

Design the architecture behind tomorrow's software solutions.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Design, define, and document software architecture principles and standards

• Drive the development of modular, reusable, and maintainable software components

• Define interfaces between software modules and external systems

• Guide architectural decisions related to scalability, performance, maintainability, and integration

• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure architectural consistency and best practices

• Evaluate and integrate new technologies, frameworks, and software components

• Contribute to reusable frameworks, services, and platform capabilities

• Support architectural reviews, technical design discussions, and key technology decisions

• Work with requirements and test engineering teams to ensure alignment across the development lifecycle

• Promote software reuse and standardization across multiple products and solutions

Required Technical & Professional Expertise

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

• Proven experience in software development and/or software architecture

• Strong expertise in C/C++, Java 21, and Python

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and best practices

• Hands-on experience with Cameo Systems Modeler and IBM DOORS

• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, modular design, and system integration

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Professional proficiency in English; German and/or French are an advantage