Software Architect – R&D, Java, Cloud - Mannheim - €100,000 Helping Germany’s Tech Teams Hire Top-Tier Software & Security Talent Join a well-established software company with over 40 years of success in building innovative solutions for retail, wholesale, and distribution. Their in-house software platform supports more than 35,000 users and is developed by a talented R&D team that’s now modernising their architecture and exploring cloud‑native technologies. They’re looking for a Software Architect who can take a strategic view of the system, provide hands‑on technical leadership, and grow into a Director of Engineering role over time. Your role Design and evolve the software architecture, helping shape the transition toward modern, cloud‑based systems Lead and mentor a small, experienced development team Support complex customer integrations and 3rd‑level technical issues Oversee CI/CD and help improve development and deployment workflows Your profile Strong background in software development (ideally Java / Spring Boot) Solid understanding of modern software architectures, microservices, and cloud environments (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, AWS/Azure) Patient, structured, and curious – the environment is complex and takes time to master Why apply? Work in a stable, product‑focused company with an R&D culture Help modernise a large‑scale system used by thousands of businesses Hybrid setup: the team lives in the Heidelberg region and mostly works from home, meeting in the office when needed There are limited interview slots available – apply now to secure your place. Keywords: Java, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, Microservices, Kubernetes, Cloud, CI/CD, SQL, ERP, Model‑Driven Development Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering, Information Technology, and Science Industries Software Development, Information Services, and Technology, Information and Media #J-18808-Ljbffr