Software Architect - BW Area - Up to €120,000 (d / m / w)

Optimus Search; Baden-Württemberg; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus Search in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is seeking a Software Architect to lead architecture for complex distributed systems. You will guide development teams, translate requirements into robust software specifications, and drive performance optimizations of communication protocols using C++ and other languages.

The role requires strong hands-on architectural experience, fluent German and English, and a track record in real-time distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS, Physics, Math or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support development teams technically; perform architectural assessments and code quality reviews.
• Translate system-level requirements into structured software specifications.
• Design, evolve, and maintain architecture for complex distributed solutions.
• Implement advanced components using C++ and other languages.
• Evaluate and fine-tune communication protocols for performance (throughput, latency, efficiency).
• Coordinate external development partners and support agile development workflows.

Skills

C++11/14/17

Distributed systems

Software architecture

Python

Rust

Golang

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or similar

Tools

OSI model

TCP/IP

Job description

Software Architect - BW Area - Up to €120,000 (d / m / w)

Responsibilities

• Lead and support development teams from a technical perspective, including conducting architectural assessments and code quality reviews
• Analyze system-level requirements and translate them into structured and maintainable software specifications
• Design, evolve, and maintain the software architecture for complex distributed solutions
• Implement advanced software components using languages such as C++ and other relevant languages
• Evaluate and fine-tune communication protocols to achieve optimal performance in terms of throughput, latency, and efficiency
• Contribute to the coordination of external development partners and support the planning and execution of agile development workflows

Desired Skills and Experience

• Completed a degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or similar
• 7+ years in software development, specifically in the domain of asynchronous real-time distributed systems
• 7+ years in C++11/14/17, as well as other languages such as Python, Rust, and Golang
• 2+ years in software architectural design and development, particularly for network architectures (OSI model, TCP/IP, etc.)
• Fluency in German & English is mandatory
• Candidates must be clear of any government, defense, or security-related employment restrictions