Solution Architect (m/f/d)

As Solution Architect you will work on cloud-native and API-first solutions for our internal organization, partners and customers. You work closely with development teams to validate ideas in real systems and make robust design decisions. Architecture in our team is about enabling teams and shaping solutions that work in practice.

• Work closely with our agile product development teams to create applications that drive our global logistics network, like parcel routing APIs or Parcel Shop search
• Design and implement scalable microservice architectures based on our cloud-native platform stack (AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka)
• Design and implement cross-cutting concepts together with our development teams that improve how our systems run. From scalability and resilience to security, cost efficiency and observability
• Take ownership of solution architectures and collaborate closely with other architects and the Lead Architect on shared patterns, integrations and platform topics
• Enable engineers and IT architects across our global subsidiaries by sharing best practices and supporting teams in architectural discussions
• Build prototypes and explore new technologies to continuously improve our solutions

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Background in software development, ideally Java or another backend languages
• Solid understanding of patterns like event-driven architecture, API-first and domain-driven design
• Comfortable working with cloud and container architectures at a conceptual and practical level (AWS, Kubernetes)
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both in writing and in discussions
• Curiosity and motivation to grow architectural responsibility over time
• English proficiency; German is a plus

Sounds interesting? We are excited to get to know you! Please apply quickly via the Instaffo Chat!