Application Solutions Architect (m/w/d)

About Atos Group

The Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation. With approximately 63,000 employees and an annual revenue of approximately EUR 8 billion, the company operates in 61 countries under two brands: Atos for Services and Eviden for Products. As the European number one in cybersecurity, cloud, and high-performance computing, the Atos Group works for a secure and decarbonized future, offering customized AI-powered end-to-end solutions for all industries.

Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE is listed on Euronext Paris.

The goal of Atos is to help shape the future of digitalization. The group's experience and services support knowledge development, education, and research in a multicultural world, contributing to scientific and technological excellence. Globally, Atos enables its customers and employees, as well as society as a whole, to live, work, and develop sustainably in a secure information space.

Within Atos, Microsoft Practice (MIC) is a strategic business unit that supports the growing market demand for digital transformation. MIC focuses on cloud software solutions based on Microsoft products to integrate secure digital solutions into the business structure. We leverage a global and highly competent set of skills that enable our customers to achieve their business results in a decarbonized and evolving world.

Responsibilities

• Leading the conception of modern application architectures in cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments based on Microsoft Azure.
• Responsibility for the technical solution design, e.g., microservices structures, API design, integration patterns, basic security concepts, and scalable data models.
• Hands-on technical collaboration with development and DevOps teams (not full-time programming) including evaluation of technical options and architectural decisions.
• Modeling of data structures (relational, NoSQL, distributed data models) and selection of suitable storage and integration approaches.
• Collaboration with DevOps in designing build and release pipelines, container concepts, and Infrastructure-as-Code (basic understanding, no cluster operation).
• Creation of architecture and solution concepts, proposals, and technical presentations for our customers.
• Working according to modern Agile and DevOps methods and adhering to technical best practices (Clean Architecture, Testability, Observability).
• Active participation in internal architecture and cloud communities and further development of our technical standards.
• Continuous development of personal expertise — we support certifications and professional deepening.

Qualifications

• Completed studies in IT or equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of experience in software development or technical implementation (e.g., .NET, C#, Node.js, or comparable technologies).
• Good knowledge in the architecture or implementation of modern applications (cloud-native, hybrid, or on-prem).
• Solid understanding of modern architectural principles (microservices, API design, messaging, event-driven patterns, clean architecture).
• Experience in data modeling (relational databases or NoSQL; basic concepts of distributed data models).
• Solid DevOps experience, e.g., CI/CD, GitHub or Azure DevOps, deployment automation, basic understanding of container concepts (Docker, AKS) – without infrastructure administration.
• Ability to make technical decisions, communicate concepts clearly, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• At least one of the following Microsoft certifications: AZ-204 – Azure Developer Associate, AZ-305 – Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or AZ-400 – DevOps Engineer Expert (one is sufficient – further certifications can be acquired with us).
• Good German and English language skills.
• Passion for learning, continuous development, and taking technical responsibility.

Benefits

• A diverse and challenging range of tasks in a pleasant working atmosphere within a highly qualified team
• Flexible working hours, home office options
• "Training on the job" and external further training
• Various benefits (subsidized lunch, discounts...)

Compensation

We are looking for a qualified candidate for our advertised position. The minimum willingness to pay for this position is 74,000 Euros per year. However, this is only the minimum amount, and we are prepared to discuss appropriate overpayment if you bring the necessary qualifications and experience required for this position.

Company Culture

Respect and appreciation are central values at Atos. Our corporate culture and career paths are designed to prevent discrimination, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, any disabilities, citizenship, or any other aspect.

We believe in the success of diverse teams and offer the right framework conditions so that all employees have equal opportunities.

We look forward to your online application!