Senior Software Architect – m/f/d

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🇩🇪 Germany – Remote

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Schäfer GmbH & Co. KG

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51 - 200 employees

🚘 Automotive

🏭 Manufacturing

🔧 Hardware

Automotive • Manufacturing • Hardware

Schäfer GmbH & Co. KG is a German model- and mold-making company with more than 120 years of experience that specializes in model construction and the manufacture of special objects for automotive and non-automotive clients. The company offers end-to-end services including design/model making, CAD/CAM, CNC machining, additive (3D) printing, surface finishing, fiber-reinforced composites, assembly, and the production of fixtures, measurement tools and exhibition models. Schäfer emphasizes high precision and quality through certifications, extensive manufacturing capability, and strong B2B customer support across design and development phases.

📋 Description

• Shape the architecture of digital platforms and further develop technical guardrails together with the squads • Improve code quality, review culture, testing, and maintainability • Take on concrete development tasks and work flexibly across the squads • Participate in functional and technical analyses, solution discussions, and merge request reviews • Support developers through coaching and mentoring • Act as a technical sparring partner for architecture, design, and implementation • Lead key technical decision-making processes across team and system boundaries • Document outcomes transparently and traceably in Architecture Decision Records • Provide technical advice to the Director, Lead Software Engineering, and adjacent roles and teams • Clearly explain the impact of technical decisions, risks, and required action • Identify, assess, and transparently communicate technical risks and technical debt, and ensure they are addressed

🎯 Requirements

• Several years of in-depth experience developing complex web applications and distributed software systems based on Java and Spring Boot • Proven experience in software architecture, solution design, and evolving existing system landscapes • Ability to analyze technical issues systematically, weigh solution options and their consequences, and drive sound decisions • Ability to work independently and clearly explain, document, and advocate for technical decisions to a variety of stakeholders • Practical experience with architectural principles, modularization, HTTP, REST, API contract design, and distributed architectures such as microservices or self-contained systems • Excellent understanding of engineering excellence, particularly code quality, review culture, maintainability, and sustainable management of technical debt • Strong hands-on mentality and willingness to continue actively developing software • Enjoyment of coaching developers, sharing knowledge, and leading technical discussions constructively • Previous experience in e-commerce and highly available web platforms is a plus • Experience with modern frontend architectures and frontend/backend integration, such as Next.js, is a plus • Experience with asynchronous communication and event-driven architecture, such as Kafka, is a plus • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and modern DevOps environments is a plus • Experience with GitLab, Git, and professional merge request and review practices is a plus • Experience with Architecture Decision Records or comparable methods is a plus • Experience with AI-assisted software development and, where applicable, Spec-Driven Development is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Complete flexibility and autonomy when working remotely • Balanced working hours to support a healthy work-life balance • CYOD: Choose Your Own Device → Apple and Linux, or Windows if necessary • Support in setting up an efficient home office • A comprehensive onboarding period lasting several weeks • Individual training and professional development opportunities, both internal and external • An open communication culture and the opportunity to contribute ideas • A 39-hour workweek • 30 days of paid vacation per year • Regular team events • Company pension plan • Company bike program • Attractive employee discounts • Urban Sports membership