Job Title: Software Architect (d/f/m) Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to join our innovative Airbus Defence and Space Team for upcoming and existing projects from German and international customers. Why Join Us? Lead cutting‑edge projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a meaningful impact on global security and innovation. Your Location Based at the Airbus site in Immenstaad, enjoy panoramic views of Lake Constance, a well‑furnished canteen, and a host of corporate sports and leisure activities. Your Benefits Attractive salary and special payments 30 days paid vacation and extra days‑off for special occasions Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group‑wide development prospects Employer‑funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurance, subsidies for public transport, and employee benefits at cooperating companies On‑site facilities: kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check‑ups and other health‑related services, lake‑view canteen and cafeteria Company sports and leisure activities such as sailing, tennis and winter sports Flexibility: job sharing, part‑time models, flexible working hours, and individual timeout options Diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities Tasks and Responsibilities Collaborate with stakeholders, Product Owners, and requirements engineers to gather and analyze software requirements, documenting them in Confluence. Model software requirements using Cameo Modelling. Design high‑level software architectures, defining components, modules, and interfaces. Select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and design patterns (e.g., microservices, REST APIs). Guide development teams in implementing the software architecture. Document integration specifications and protocols in Confluence for team reference. Optimize software systems for performance, scalability, and reliability using Cameo Modelling to simulate and analyze system behaviour under load. Communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders, developers, and testers, ensuring alignment with project goals. Identify technical risks in software design or implementation, logging them in Jira for tracking and resolution. Collaborate with Chief and Lead Engineers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and other roles to refine requirements and ensure architectural runway, documenting outcomes in Confluence. Collaborate with Verification, Validation, and Test teams to ensure the architecture supports testable requirements. Desired Skills and Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field. Proven experience as a Software Architect or similar role in software development, preferably in Agile or systems‑engineering environments. Strong background in designing and implementing complex software systems, including microservices, cloud‑based or enterprise applications. Knowledge of agile methodologies, specifically Scrum and SAFe, would be beneficial. Excellent decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities. Strong organizational skills and self‑motivated work ethic. Ability to motivate and inspire team members. Flexible and adaptable to changing project demands. Strong communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement. Ability to work in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment. Familiarity with defense industry standards and practices. Defence or automotive background knowledge. Equal Employment Opportunity Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. #J-18808-Ljbffr