Software Architect

Weare5vtech; Bristol; Remote; EUR 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Software Architect to drive architectural decisions for cloud-native applications. This remote role involves leading design efforts, collaborating with diverse teams, and fostering engineering excellence. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience, strong communication skills, and a humble mindset.

Benefits

Flexibility and autonomy in a remote-first environment

Collaboration-focused company culture

Opportunity to work on globally impactful products

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Software Architect within a large, product-focused tech company.
• Solid background in software engineering with hands-on cloud platform experience.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and architectural best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to align architecture with strategic goals.
• Promote best practices and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence.

Skills

C++

TypeScript

C#

Communication Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud Platforms

OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect

Job description

Software Architect

• Remote position - Client's entity based in the Germany, therefore youmust be based in Germany
• Up to €130 000 base salary
• Permanent

5V Tech is working in partnership with a global leader in infrastructure software, supporting them in finding a Software Architect to help shape the future of complex, cloud-native applications used by engineering and construction professionals worldwide.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive architectural decisions that directly impact global infrastructure projects; this is more than just a technical role!

You will be part of a diverse and distributed architecture team, collaborating across time zones and working closely with stakeholders from engineering, product, and executive leadership.

Being a great technical Software Architect is a given, but communication skills and a humble mindset are key!

In this role, you will:

• Lead architectural design for scalable, modern software solutions.

• Collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams to align architecture with strategy.

• Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

• Champion best practices in software design, cloud technologies, and DevOps

• Be an active voice in shaping product direction, ensuring maintainability, performance, and security.

You are a strong fit if you have:

• At least 3 years of experience in a software architect rolewithin a large, product-focused tech company.

• Solid software engineering background (ideally withC++,TypeScriptand/orC#experience).

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS,Azure, orGCP– agnostic approach is preferred).

• Strong understanding ofKubernetes, Dockerand modern distributed systems architecture.

•Excellent communication skills– you’re comfortable engaging with stakeholders across technical and non-technical backgrounds, including CTOs and product managers.

• Experience withOAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect.

• Track record of promotingbest practicesand helping establish engineering communities or technical guilds is a strong advantage.

• Ahumbleand curious mindset – we value those who listen as well as they speak, ask thoughtful questions, and are open to feedback. You bring strong opinions, loosely held, and thrive in a culture of mutual respect.

What's in it for you:

• Work on industry-leading, globally impactful products.

• Be part of a culture that values collaboration over ego. They are looking for a smart, experienced professional who is also kind, curious, and open to learning from others (no matter your level of seniority!).

• Join a mission-driven team committed to sustainability and innovation in infrastructure

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in a remote-first environment.

Ready to architect the future of infrastructure?

Apply now to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team solving real-world challenges at scale.

5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this job vacancy. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position, up to €250 for you and an additional €250 to a charity of your choice, 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Deep Tech working across Europe, the UK and North America.