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Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.

In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

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As a software architect you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our software solutions. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures that leverage cutting-edge cloud technologies. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Develop, maintain and ensure implementation of the architectural designs and concepts, with close alignment with business goals and technical requirements

  • Lead the adoption of cloud best practices and technologies, including microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless architectures

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, development, and operations, to ensure seamless integration and deployment of solutions

  • Conduct technical evaluations and proof of concepts, implement architecturally relevant features and infrastructures as necessary, review designs and implementations and assist in developing testing strategies

  • Create and maintain comprehensive, but optimal documentation of architectural designs, processes, decisions and best practices

  • Stay up to date with the latest technology trends and advancements in cloud computing, software architecture, and related fields, share insights with the team to foster innovation and continuous improvement

We are looking for a highly skilled Software Architect with a strong background in cloud technologies and a passion for building innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

  • Longtime experience in software development, with at least 3 years in an architectural role with strong focus on cloud technologies

  • Expertise in .NET and web development, along with software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps)

  • Proficiency in Azure cloud platform, with experience in deploying and managing applications in Azure, other platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud are a plus, strong understanding of container orchestration

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make and communicate sound architectural decisions

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (German is a plus) and teamwork mentality, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we encourage you to apply. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and creativity!