IT Software Architect (w/m/d)

About GEBIT Solutions

GEBIT Solutions has been a successful partner for leading retailers in Germany, Europe, and the world for over 30 years. We develop powerful IT solutions with and for our customers that make shopping an enjoyable experience for end customers, combining technical expertise with first-class technical competence.

Be part of our success story and support our further expansion.

Your Responsibilities

As an IT Software Architect (w/m/d) in Berlin...

• Develop and own the technical vision and architecture strategy for one or more products in a scaled environment, in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understand the technical background of your systems in detail and work closely with developers, architects, and product owners.
• Actively contribute technical and architectural aspects to product conception and the development process.
• Ensure that technical decisions align with overarching architectural principles, security, and quality standards.
• Support your team in creating and prioritizing backlogs and evaluate technical requirements, risks, and dependencies.
• Monitor the technical progress of product development, ensure adherence to schedules, and ensure sustainable, scalable solutions.
• Initiate technical improvements, conduct proof-of-concepts, and accompany refactorings or migrations with a view to performance, stability, and operation.
• Communicate complex technical contexts clearly and convincingly to stakeholders from development, product management, and operations.
• Organize and moderate technical workshops and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design holistic solutions.

What you bring...

• Several years of professional experience as a software architect, technical product owner, or in a comparable technical role.
• Sound technical understanding of modern software architectures (e.g., microservices, cloud and edge systems, container technologies) and experience collaborating with development teams.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes, configuration management, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and security.
• Experience with IAM systems, observability architectures, and automated deployments.
• Basic understanding of technical quality assurance and experience with common tools and methods for product development (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Git, Kubernetes, Terraform).
• Experience with agile methods (Scrum, Kanban) and enjoyment of working in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.
• Strong communication and moderation skills to explain complex technical topics understandably and make sound decisions.
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken.

Look forward to...

• Hybrid work options and flexible working hours with 30 vacation days.
• Individual training opportunities through the GEBIT Academy, Communities of Practice, conferences, and external offers.
• Two days per month for further education (GEBIT Freitage) as well as freedom for your ideas.
• Company and team events, a multi-day summer conference including family, a Christmas conference, and shared lunch twice a month.
• Free accommodation in the Workation Office in Lisbon.
• Company bike leasing & mobility support.
• Passion for the best customer solutions with state-of-the-art technology, provided through teamwork.
• A collaborative environment based on reliability and genuine appreciation.
• Snacks, drinks, and plenty of feel-good atmosphere in the office.