Software Architect – Modernisation, AI, Microservices, Cloud – €100,000

Findr; Heidelberg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat organisational structure

Quick decision-making and implementation

Job summary

A long-established software company in Heidelberg seeks a Software Architect to lead the modernization of their technology stack using AI, microservices, and cloud. This role offers the chance to shape new systems and collaborate with experienced engineers. Candidates should have a strong software development background, preferably in Java, and be interested in modern architectural design. It's a unique opportunity to influence the direction of successful software products used by thousands.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software development and architecture, preferably with Java.
• Understanding of frameworks, modelling, and modern architectural design.
• Interest in AI-assisted development, microservices, or cloud systems.

Responsibilities

• Take part in high-level technical discussions on modernisation strategy.
• Design and evolve the architecture for new internal tools and frameworks.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies like AI-assisted tooling and microservices.
• Collaborate closely with experienced engineers and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Software Architecture

Java

AI-assisted development

Microservices

Cloud systems

Technical Leadership

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Architect – Modernisation, AI, Microservices, Cloud – €100,000

A long-established software company in Heidelberg is entering a new chapter - and they’re looking for a Software Architect to help shape it.

For more than 40 years, their platform has supported thousands of users in retail, wholesale, and distribution. But now, they’re setting their sights on the future: modernising their technology stack, rethinking their internal frameworks, and exploring the use of AI, microservices, and cloud-native architecture to power their next generation of products.

This is a rare opportunity to influence architectural direction and help define how new systems are designed, built, and deployed.

Your Role:

• Take part in high-level technical discussions on modernisation strategy
• Design and evolve the architecture for new internal tools and frameworks
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies (AI-assisted tooling, microservices, cloud, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Collaborate closely with experienced engineers and mentor junior colleagues

What’s in it for you:

This is not a maintenance job - it’s a chance to help define the next generation of a successful software platform, with the freedom to bring your ideas to the table. You’ll be working in a flat, pragmatic organisation where decisions are made quickly, and good ideas are implemented fast.

Requirements:

• Strong background in software development and architecture (Java preferred)
• Understanding of frameworks, modelling, and modern architectural design
• Interest in areas like AI-assisted development, microservices, or cloud systems

If you’re looking for a senior role where you can genuinely shape the technical direction of a product suite used by thousands, this is a unique opportunity to make your mark.

Keywords: Software Architecture, Java, AI, Cloud, Kubernetes, Microservices, R&D, Modernisation, Frameworks, Technical Leadership