We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
We are seeking an R&D Software Architect to strengthen our research and development capabilities by establishing robust software architecture standards and cloud-based solutions. This position is critical to our digital transformation as we require specialized expertise to develop scalable secure applications that connect our R&D processes with enterprise systems. The position ensures the technical consistency and quality of all projects optimizes our AWS cloud adaptation and accelerates innovation through the implementation of efficient development processes.
In addition to our wide range of benefits you can expect an attractive starting salary between 104800 / year and 127100 / year plus a variable component for full-time employment. The starting salary is based on your qualifications and professional experience.
What you will work on with us
- Designing architecture : You will design, develop and implement robust software architectures for research and development projects with a particular focus on AWS cloud solutions.
- Harnessing cloud power : You will use AWS services to implement scalable, secure and cost-efficient data processing solutions.
- Evaluating technologies : You will evaluate, select and integrate tools, frameworks and templates that make our dev team more productive with full compliance and security.
- Improving existing systems : You will analyze existing architectures, identify weaknesses and implement measures to increase reliability, security and performance.
- Close collaboration : You will work with developers, engineers and stakeholders from business, IT and management to translate requirements into technical concepts.
- Mentor & advisor : You will support teams with technical advice, best practices and architecture guidelines related to AWS development processes and platforms.
- Drive innovation : You take on a thought leadership role in the design of new software products from requirements gathering to structuring new projects.
- Stay hands-on : Where necessary you roll up your sleeves and get involved from requirements documents and source code to testing and documentation.
What makes you stand out
- Solid background : You have completed a degree or training in STEM (science technology engineering mathematics) or a comparable field.
- Extensive experience : You have a wealth of experience in complex software development projects.
- Tech stack knowledge : You are familiar with modern web applications ideally with Angular (frontend) Java Spring (backend) and AWS as a cloud platform.
- Focus on integration : Knowledge of common systems such as SAP and experience in developing architectures that optimally combine existing landscapes are an advantage.
- IoT expertise : Ideally you have already worked on IoT projects e.g. with laboratory equipment or in automation.
- Language skills : You are fluent in spoken and written German and English.
- Mindset : You are a strong communicator enjoy contributing your own ideas and are eager to work with us to design the next generation of innovative software products.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C / C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Covestro welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of racial or ethnic origin skin color nationality religion philosophy gender age physical characteristics marital status disability appearance sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.