Group Design Platform Software & AI Architect (m/f/d)

Academic Key; Regensburg; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working models

Competitive salary and benefits

Company pension plan

Job summary

Academic Key invites a Group Design Platform Software & AI Architect to lead the evolution of our platform architecture in Regensburg, Germany. You will shape the architecture, supervise C#/.NET development, and steer AI-enabled capabilities while coordinating with product owners and external partners.

We value extensive software leadership, strong architectural skills, and hands-on delivery experience in complex engineering environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience including architecture or leadership.
• Hands-on C#/.NET expertise and experience with complex engineering applications.
• Knowledge of API design, data models, system integration and modular architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define and continuously develop the software and implementation architecture of the Group Design Platform.
• Provide technical leadership for the C#/.NET environment and steer toward scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Evaluate alternatives, document decisions, and oversee architecture governance.
• Establish software development standards for APIs, data models, testing, and reviews.
• Identify AI use cases and guide AI-enabled platform capabilities implementation.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, managers, engineers, users and teams to deliver solutions.
• Review designs, integration concepts and supplier proposals for architecture compliance.
• Drive modernization, refactoring, performance, cybersecurity and debt reduction within Agile/Scrum.

Skills

C# & .NET

Software architecture

Tech leadership

AI-enabled software

DevOps / CI/CD

English (C1)

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related field

Job description

Group Design Platform Software & AI Architect (m/f/d)

Abroad

Regensburg, Bayern, Germany Experienced fulltime permanent Link validated

Transform with us the future of energy The SGB‑SMIT Group is an international transformer manufacturer with locations in Europe, Asia and America . With reliable transformer technology, the company actively supports the global energy transition in areas such as renewable energy, industry and urban energy infrastructure. As a key link between power generation, transmission and distribution, SGB‑SMIT Group develops and manufactures power transformers, distribution transformers, cast‑resin transformers and custom solutions for data centers, industrial applications and e‑mobility. These products ensure efficient, stable and secure energy flows worldwide. With more than 3,800 employees worldwide, the SGB‑SMIT Group stands for quality, innovation and sustainability and offers a stable environment to work on technologies that shape the energy systems of the future.

What sets the SGB‑SMIT Group apart: We combine the strength of an international technology company with an employee-oriented corporate culture: Meaningful work at the heart of the energy transition Short decision-making processes and direct cooperation Stable, growing company with long-term prospects Your contribution counts – both professionally and personally .

Your benefits at SGB‑SMIT Group: Stable, growing company with long-term prospects Attractive salary and social benefits Flexible working hours and hybrid working models 30+1 vacation days plus special leave Training and development opportunities Company pension plan and employee insurance Health and fitness offers (HanseFit) Company restaurant, free drinks, and e‑charging parking spaces Bicycle and IT leasing Subsidy for Germany/RVV ticket Employee discounts via Benify

Your tasks:

• Define and continuously develop the software and implementation architecture of our Group Design Platform, including modules, interfaces, data ownership and technical roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership for the existing C#/.NET environment and guide its development toward scalable, maintainable and testable solutions.
• Evaluate technical alternatives, dependencies and risks, and document architecture decisions and recommendations transparently.
• Establish software development standards for coding, APIs, data models, automated testing, versioning, documentation and code reviews.
• Identify and assess AI use cases, technologies and models, and guide the implementation of selected AI-enabled platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, project managers, engineering experts, users and development teams to deliver appropriate technical solutions.
• Review software designs, critical code, integration concepts and supplier proposals to ensure compliance with the platform architecture.
• Drive modernization, refactoring, performance improvement, cybersecurity and technical-debt reduction while supporting Agile/Scrum and stage-gate processes.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• At least eight years of professional software development experience, including several years in software architecture or technical leadership.
• Strong hands-on expertise in C# and the .NET ecosystem, ideally gained in complex engineering, desktop, web or service applications.
• In-depth knowledge of software architecture, domain-driven design, modular architectures, design patterns, APIs, data architecture and system integration.
• Practical experience with AI-enabled software, model integration, data pipelines, workflow orchestration, evaluation, monitoring and governance.
• Good knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, source control, automated testing, release pipelines and secure software development.
• Strong analytical, communication, mentoring and stakeholder-management skills, combined with the ability to guide distributed and external development teams.
• English skills at C1 level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of German and experience with industrial engineering software, PLM, CAD, SAP, databases or cloud architectures are additional advantages.

If you value a dynamic, growing, and intercultural environment and enjoy hands-on work, then become part of the SGB‑SMIT Group - transform with us the future of energy .

The terms used in this text refer to all genders in accordance with the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

Academic Key will never request login credentials or application fees for this role.