Java Software Architect (f/m/x) - German-speaking

Avenga Water Well Service, LLC; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Avenga is seeking a senior Java Software Architect to design and evolve IT architectures for a major banking client in Germany. You will own target architectures, collaborate with development teams and stakeholders, and contribute to code reviews, migration and DevOps initiatives.

The role demands 8+ years in banking/enterprise software, strong Java expertise, and fluent German and English. Remote work is fully supported, with a focus on secure, scalable, and compliant solutions.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of IT architecture experience in banking/financial services
• Strong Java expertise in enterprise software development
• German C2 and English C1 (written and spoken)

Aufgaben

• Designing and further developing IT architectures for operational and analytical systems
• Defining target architectures and translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Taking responsibility for the technical architecture and evolution of assigned systems
• Analysing the impact of business requirements and portfolio changes on the existing IT architecture
• Preparing architecture concepts, technical documentation and impact analyses for key technology decisions
• Designing and reviewing data and interface architectures
• Supporting programme, application and database modelling activities
• Contributing to migration and modernization initiatives across the banking IT landscape
• Conducting code reviews and ensuring high standards of code quality, security and performance
• Further developing CI/CD, test automation and DevOps practices
• Working closely with development teams and business stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment
• Structuring complex technical challenges and driving sustainable architecture decisions

Kenntnisse

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Object-oriented data modelling

Distributed systems

Design patterns

Clean Code

Security best practices

German language proficiency C2

English language proficiency C1

Tools

PostgreSQL

Cloud environments

CI/CD tooling

Jobbeschreibung

Germany

• Fully Remote

Java Software Architect (f/m/x) - German-speaking

Build technologies that matter

At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and Ul design, managed services, product development, and software development.

As a Software Architect (f/m/x) at Avenga, you will design and further develop complex IT architectures for a major financial services customer in Germany.

You will work in a heterogeneous banking IT landscape, taking ownership of target architecture, technical concepts, data and interface architecture, and the modernization of enterprise systems. Your focus will be on translating business requirements into secure, scalable and sustainable technology solutions.

The role combines strategic architecture work with strong technical involvement. You will collaborate closely with development teams and business stakeholders, while also contributing to code reviews, migration initiatives, DevOps and software quality.

The role requires extensive experience in banking IT architecture, strong Java expertise, excellent German communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a complex and regulated environment.

You Are an experienced Software Architect with a strong background in banking and enterprise software development. You can move comfortably between business requirements, architecture decisions and technical implementation details.

You Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in IT architecture development within banking or financial services, ideally across heterogeneous IT landscapes
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs and modern Java frameworks
• Strong experience in software architecture, data and interface architecture, and object-oriented data modelling
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, enterprise application development and database integration, ideally with PostgreSQL
• Proven experience designing target architectures, IT concepts, architecture documentation and technical solutions
• Experience with application modernization, migration projects and complex technology transformation
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, test automation, software quality and secure software development
• Experience with private cloud environments, cloud migration strategies, security, compliance and governance
• Practical experience with Large Language Models and evaluating AI-based tools or plugins for software development
• Strong knowledge of Clean Code, design patterns and code review practices
• Good understanding of at least one banking domain, such as credit processes, accounting, reporting, funding or collateral management
• German C2 and English C1, both written and spoken

In this role, you will take ownership of the technical architecture and help shape the target technology landscape of the banking environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Designing and further developing IT architectures for operational and analytical systems
• Defining target architectures and translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Taking responsibility for the technical architecture and evolution of assigned systems
• Analysing the impact of business requirements and portfolio changes on the existing IT architecture
• Preparing architecture concepts, technical documentation and impact analyses for key technology decisions
• Designing and reviewing data and interface architectures
• Supporting programme, application and database modelling activities
• Contributing to migration and modernization initiatives across the banking IT landscape
• Conducting code reviews and ensuring high standards of code quality, security and performance
• Further developing CI/CD, test automation and DevOps practices
• Working closely with development teams and business stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment
• Structuring complex technical challenges and driving sustainable architecture decisions

What awaits you at Avenga?

At Avenga, everyone matters. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and leadership, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our diverse community of employees, candidates, and business partners actively shapes our growth. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and experiences, we build a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves while honoring the boundaries of others.

Locations Germany Remote status Fully Remote Technology Java Seniority Senior-level