Senior Software Architect (d/f/m)

Salary: 70.000 - 100.000 € per year

Requirements:

Degree in Computer Science or a similar field

At least 5 to 10 years of professional experience

Extensive experience in software architecture, design, and development

Experience designing and implementing distributed systems

Experience using or developing IT infrastructure-related projects, such as Terraform, Nomad, or Kubernetes

Excellent C++ skills; experience with other programming languages or frameworks, such as Qt/QML, Go, Ansible, or Python, is welcome

English at negotiation level

Responsibilities:

Design and develop the architecture of distributed software and frameworks in the context of Infrastructure & Operations

Create and ensure excellent testability

Coordinate closely with other software teams

Create tools to improve our development processes, such as code generators

Perform integration and acceptance testing

Technologies:

Ansible

Architect

Support

Kubernetes

Python

Qt

Terraform

Mobile

More:

At Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, we develop high-fidelity flight simulators for a variety of aircraft and are technically responsible for our simulators. We design, develop, integrate, and deliver complex training and engineering simulations. Our distributed real-time applications are mostly written in C++. We are looking for a Senior Software Architect to design and implement a modular, distributed infrastructure-related framework that controls and integrates dozens of IT systems from startup through deployment to shutdown. This permanent, professional-level role is in the Testing job family and is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks. Our location in Manching, about an hour north of Munich, offers countryside living with nearby cities and a range of leisure and cultural activities. We offer attractive remuneration and additional benefits, 30 days of annual leave based on a 35-hour week, flexible working arrangements, professional development and international career opportunities, health programs, on-site amenities, and an inclusive, diverse workplace. We support personal growth with customized development solutions and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to equal opportunities and ask applicants to act with integrity and awareness of potential compliance risks.

last updated 42 week of 2026