Solutions Architect Long-Term Contract, Remote

Kats Recruitment; Remote; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A technology recruitment agency is seeking a Solutions Architect in Berlin. This role includes defining and leading the architecture of large secure systems for defense and security contracts. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong design capabilities, and familiarity with security compliance frameworks. The position is fully remote within Europe and offers competitive compensation for long-term projects.

Leistungen

Competitive contract compensation

Fully remote

Long-term stable engagement

Opportunity to architect critical secure systems

Professional environment with high standards

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 7 years as a Solutions Architect or equivalent in security defense or highly regulated environments.
• Expertise embedding security patterns: authentication, authorization, encryption, IAM, zero-trust.
• Strong experience in backend frameworks and languages (e.g., Java, Go, C#).

Aufgaben

• Own the end-to-end system architecture: define modules, interfaces, integration patterns, data flow.
• Translate high-level requirements into architectural blueprints.
• Lead architecture reviews, vet designs, and enforce consistency across subsystems.

Kenntnisse

Organizational Management

Presentation Skills

Agile

SAFe

AWS

Solution Architecture

Conflict Management

Data Management

Scrum

Team Management

Pre-sales

Management Consulting

Jobbeschreibung

Role Overview

You will define and lead the architecture of large secure systems across the full stack in the context of defense and security contracts. You will work closely with engineering security and stakeholder teams to ensure architectural integrity scalability performance and compliance with NATO / BQA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end system architecture: define modules, interfaces, integration patterns, data flow
• Translate high-level requirements into architectural blueprints, design patterns, and implementation guidance
• Ensure all designs integrate compliance security and operational requirements from the start
• Lead architecture reviews, vet designs, and enforce consistency across subsystems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Security, Infrastructure, Development)
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and decision-making in complex scenarios
• Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve architecture
• Document architecture decisions, trade-offs, and system rationales
• Interface with clients, auditors, and stakeholders to justify architectural choices

Mandatory Requirements

Domain & High-Security Experience

Minimum 7 years as a Solutions Architect or equivalent in security defense or highly regulated environments. Prior experience designing systems for NATO / BQA / defense / classified / governmental domains.

Architectural Competence

Proven ability to design end-to-end systems (frontend, backend, infrastructure, integration, security). Experienced in microservices, event-driven, domain-driven design, distributed systems. Deep understanding of system decomposition, modularization, scaling, resiliency.

Security & Compliance in Architecture

Expertise embedding security patterns: authentication, authorization, encryption, IAM, zero-trust. Familiarity with threat models, attack surfaces, risk mitigation strategies. Experience designing systems to meet compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).

Technology Proficiency

Strong experience in backend frameworks and languages (e.g. Java, Go, C#). Proficiency with front-end systems (e.g. React, Angular, Vue) and APIs (REST, GraphQL). Good command of infrastructure: containers, orchestration (Kubernetes), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Integration & Interoperability

Experience designing system integration (APIs, messaging, event buses, ESBs). Data modeling, schema design, consistency and replication strategies.

Leadership & Communication

Ability to explain and defend architectural decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong written and verbal English. Mentorship, review, and guiding engineering teams to follow architecture.

Process & Governance

Experience working in structured environments: change control, audits, documentation standards, governance. Ability to enforce architectural discipline and guardrails.

Logistics & Eligibility

Based in Europe. Able to work under contract legally. Willing and able to undergo background/security checks.

Preferred (Not Mandatory)

Direct experience on NATO / BQA / defense architecture. Certifications like TOGAF, CISSP or other architectural / security credentials. Familiarity with real-time / embedded systems or network-level architecture.

What We Offer

• Competitive contract compensation
• Fully remote (Europe)
• Long-term stable engagement
• Opportunity to architect critical secure systems
• Professional environment with high standards and meaningful work

Application Instructions

To be considered submit:

• Your CV / resume clearly emphasizing architectural roles in security / defense / regulated environments
• A cover letter showing how you meet each mandatory requirement
• Descriptions or diagrams of past architectures you've designed (with rationale and constraints)
• References / contacts able to validate your work in secure / regulated settings

Important: Only applications that clearly and explicitly demonstrate you meet all mandatory criteria will be reviewed. If you cannot prove alignment with each requirement please do not apply.

Key Skills

• Organizational Management
• Presentation Skills
• Agile
• SAFe
• AWS
• Solution Architecture
• Conflict Management
• Data Management
• Scrum
• Team Management
• Pre-sales
• Management Consulting

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1