Software Architect (m/f/d) - #2686136

About ATOSS

ATOSS Software SE is one of Germany’s most successful tech growth stories. As the market leader in Workforce Management Software, we help companies work more intelligently, creatively, and humanely optimizing the balance between profitability and people.

We’re a rare company: according to Handelsblatt (10/24), just 309 public companies worldwide achieved over 20% return on sales for ten consecutive years. Only two are based in Germany and ATOSS is one of them.

With 19 years of record breaking growth, over €2 billion market cap, and listings in SDAX and TecDAX, we’re scaling globally and we’re growing.

If you’re ready to drive impact in a high-performing B2B SaaS environment, this is your chance to elevate your career.

The Person You are

At ATOSS, we hire for both character and skill, seeking individuals who embody resilience, a pioneering spirit and the passion to grow.

We Value Those Who

Think like entrepreneurs – taking ownership, pushing boundaries, and driving impact.

Challenge the status quo – bringing fresh ideas and bold execution to the table.

Thrive in change – seeing growth as a lifelong journey, both professionally and personally.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate Software Architect to join our team in Munich. In this role, you will design and drive forward the architecture of our innovative, cloud-based applications, ensuring scalability, performance and seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies. You will collaborate closely with international teams in Romania & Germany to deliver solutions that truly meet customer needs.

If you are knowledge-hungry, proactive and eager to go the extra mile, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and develop robust technical concepts to ensure alignment with business goals, focusing on innovative, cost-efficient and risk-aware solutions.
• Evaluate technical solutions and establish sound decision bases, balancing technical feasibility, performance and long-term strategy.
• Shape and evolve event-driven, cloud-native architectures, driving alignment with enterprise strategy and future scalability.
• Provide technical leadership across distributed teams, mentoring developers, fostering knowledge sharing and guiding best practices.
• Collaborate across functions as a bridge between technical experts, product managers and leadership to ensure clarity and shared vision.
• Evolve development processes by selecting tools, defining methods and implementing strategies for continuous improvement.
• Drive architectural innovation through active participation in the architecture team and close engagement with business units and management.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science or comparable qualification
• 5+ years of professional experience in object-oriented software development with Java
• Proven track record as a Software Architect in cloud-native application environments
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and mentoring
  
  

Communication Skills

• English proficiency required; German language skills are a plus
• Outstanding communication skills, able to adapt to audiences ranging from developers to executives
• Ability to provide precise answers - concise yet complete, addressing on-point
• Ability to teach and coach technical leads and team members with varying levels of experience
  
  

Architecture Knowledge

Must-Have

• Strong expertise in backend and frontend architectures
• Hands-on experience with event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of security topics in cloud architectures
  
  

Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to AI technologies
• Experience with micro-frontends
  
  

Technologies (Must-Have)

• In-depth knowledge of frameworks and cloud technologies (IAM, Service Discovery, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in Kafka and Spring Boot.
  
  

Documentation Skills (Must-Have)

• Excellence in writing: documenting requirements, outlining solutions, and listing pros and cons of architectural decisions.
• Excellence in creating architectural diagrams based on the arc42 framework.
  
  

Our Benefits

• Competitive Rewards: Including profit-sharing and employee stock program.
• Structured Onboarding & Continuous Leadership Development: Clear career paths onboarding through Expert & Leadership Tracks, plus access to ATOSS Academy.
• Flexible Work Culture: Hybrid options (remote within the EU), 30 days of vacation, and a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion.
• Engaging Team Environment: Seasonal company events, team retreats, and an in-house barista.
• Health & Wellbeing: Including regular check-ups, corporate wellness programs, and Wellhub membership.
• Stability & Growth: Company listed on SDAX & TecDAX, with 19+ years of record-breaking revenue and a 30%+ EBIT margin. Certified Top Employer for the 5th year in a row.
  
  

At ATOSS, great talent knows no limits. We welcome professionals from all backgrounds and empower their growth through an inclusive, skill focused environment.

Join us and be part of a high-growth, future-focused company!