Enterprise Software Architect

This is a key role responsible for shaping the architecture of next-generation air traffic management systems. The selected candidate will play a sustained and strategic role in shaping the evolution of critical systems over the coming years.

Responsibilities :

• Define and maintain system / software architectural standards and guidelines.
• Analyze system / software requirements and translate them into comprehensive, scalable, and high-performance architectural designs.
• Develop and maintain detailed architectural documentation.
• Design top-level software structure for new features and components, and support engineering teams during implementation.
• Collaborate with software verification engineers to define integration strategies and architectural verification approaches.
• Assess and mitigate safety and security risks in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in safety and security assurance activities, providing technical guidance on mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to client consulting activities related to architecture topics.
• Define and document the roadmap for reusable software components across multiple ATM applications.
• Maintain and enhance legacy system components by tracking obsolescence, identifying performance bottlenecks, and proposing improvement strategies.

Requirements :

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, particularly with distributed systems.
• At least 3 years of experience in system architecture, preferably within complex or regulated domains.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with modern DevOps tools and practices (CI / CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior experience in Air Traffic Management (ATM) is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); French is considered an asset.
• Be eligible for a Swiss Working Permit (Swiss or EU Citizenship or valid valid Swiss Working Permit)

Benefits :

This role offers the opportunity to shape the architecture of next-generation air traffic management systems - a high-stakes, high-impact field where your work directly contributes to aviation safety, efficiency, and innovation.

Technical Leadership & Innovation Opportunity :

You'll be at the forefront of a major software transformation, driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as microservices, cloud computing, and DevOps practices - all within a collaborative, expert-driven environment