Software Architect

Code Compass ?; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Employee benefits

Home office opportunities

Job summary

Unknown Tech Co. seeks an experienced Software Architect to lead the architecture of established C++ platforms, ensuring they remain scalable and maintainable while guiding long-term development.

You will drive modernisation efforts, balance new technologies with existing systems, and influence technical strategy within a collaborative team. The role offers flexible hours and on-site parking as part of our benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with C++.
• Knowledge of REST APIs / Service-Oriented Architecture.
• Familiarity with data protection, compliance or regulated environments.
• Flexible working hours and home office opportunities.
• High level of responsibility and freedom to influence technical decisions.
• Opportunity to shape the long-term architecture of established software products.

Responsibilities

• Shape the architecture of established C++ software platforms to keep them scalable and maintainable.
• Influence long-term technical strategy and architecture decisions.
• Balance modern technologies with existing systems during modernization efforts.
• Design, review and improve software architecture patterns and practices.
• Drive technical debt reduction and insights into system design.

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong C++

REST APIs

SOA

Data protection/compliance

Architectural influence

Tools

C++ (Modern)

API design

Job description

An established technology company is seeking an experienced Software Architect to join their growing development team. Specialising in complex, business-critical software solutions, the company is investing in the modernisation and long-term development of its software platforms.

C++, Modern C++, Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), REST APIs, Event-Driven Architecture, System Design, API Integration, Legacy Modernisation, Software Development, Design Patterns, Technical Debt Reduction, Scalable Systems, Software Engineering, Architecture Reviews.

About the Role:

As a Software Architect, you will play a key role in shaping the architecture of established C++ software platforms, ensuring they remain scalable, maintainable and ready for future development.

The role is well suited to a Software Architect who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, balancing modern technologies with existing systems and influencing long-term technical strategy.

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with C++.
• Knowledge of REST APIs / Service-Oriented Architecture.
• Familiarity with data protection, compliance or regulated environments.
• Flexible working hours and home office opportunities.
• High level of responsibility and freedom to influence technical decisions.
• Opportunity to shape the long-term architecture of established software products.
• Free on-site parking and additional employee benefits.

Due to the high number of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone, but we truly appreciate the time and effort taken to apply and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates.