Senior Software architect (m/f/d) M/F

Amundi; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amundi is seeking a Software Architect to design and evolve Java-based backend systems within a modular architecture. You will provide technical leadership, coach developers, and work closely with business consultants, analysts, product managers and other stakeholders to analyze requirements and implement robust software solutions.

The role involves guiding the development team, ensuring performance, scalability and security, and contributing to architectural decisions in a hybrid model across

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in computer science or similar
• 6–10 years of experience
• Experience in architecture and conception of modular systems, REST APIs or event-based interfaces
• Experience leading development teams and delivering large-scale systems

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Java-based backend systems with a modular architecture
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to the development team
• Collaborate with consultants, analysts, product managers and stakeholders to analyse requirements and implement software solutions
• Oversee implementation of requirements and anticipate challenges for offers
• Ensure systems are developed with performance, scalability and security in mind
• Stay updated on technologies and trends to improve the technology landscape
• Participate in code reviews and give constructive feedback
• Act as a technical expert guiding the team

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Event-based interfaces

English

Leadership

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Architecture

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science

Tools

Apache Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

• In implementation projects, you will be responsible for the design, development and maintainability of the Java‑based backend systems, incorporating a modular service architecture based on our own aixigo:BLOXX platform
• The technical leadership of a development team as well as the support and guidance of the developers are also part of your area of responsibility
• You are a multiplier of knowledge about the use of the aixigo:BLOXX platform in your own project or in the project of a customer or implementation partner and thus a very important success factor for these projects
• You work closely with business consultants and analysts, product managers and other stakeholders to analyze requirements and implement new software solutions
• You support the creation of offers through your ability to oversee the implementation of requirements and anticipate challenges
• Furthermore, you ensure that the systems are developed with performance, scalability and security in mind
• You keep up to date with new technologies and industry trends and apply your knowledge to improving our technology landscape
• You take part in code reviews and provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement
• You act as a technical expert who guides, coaches and supports the development team

Supplementary Information

With your passion for technology and your desire to keep up with the latest developments in your industry, you also inspire your colleagues and enjoy sharing your knowledge with colleagues, partners and customers. Do you also enjoy pair/mob programming and good instructions/documentation? Great!

Then we are looking for you as Software Architect (m/f/d) in a hybrid model for our locations in Aachen, Frankfurt and Paris!

Geographical area

Europe, Germany

City

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

• You have a Bachelor´s degree in computer science or similar experiences

Level of minimal experience

6-10 years

Experience

• You have experience in the architecture and conception of modular systems, REST APIs or event-based interfaces
• Experience in the finance, wealth or investment domain is preferred
• Furthermore, you have experience in leading development teams and delivering large-scale systems

Required skills

• Excellent communication skills in English is a requirement, German proficiency is a plus
• You are able to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• You work in a structured way, are reliable, show initiative and enjoy working in a (cool!) team

Technical skills required

• You have very good knowledge of Java programming, as well as experience with Apache Kafka and preferably Docker and Kubernetes
• You have a strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and design patterns and are familiar with agile development methods such as Scrum or Kanban

Entity

Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players (1), offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets. This offering is enhanced with IT tools and services to cover the entire savings value chain. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages close to €2.3 trillion of assets (2). With its six international investment hubs (3), financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape.

Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 5,500 employees in 35 countries.

Amundi, a trusted partner, working every day in the interest of its clients and society.

(1) Source: IPE “Top 500 Asset Managers” published in June 2025, based on assets under management as at 31/12/2024

(2) Amundi data as at 30/06/2025

(3) Paris, London, Dublin, Milan, Tokyo and San Antonio (via our strategic partnership with Victory Capital)