Solution Architect Software Platform

Solution Architect Software Platform (m/f/d) Permanent position, full-time - Frankfurt am Main We are looking for a full-time (40 hours/week) Solution Architect Software Platform (m/f/d) at the Frankfurt am Main location as soon as possible. The IT & Digital division is responsible for the technical implementation and ongoing operation of all software products at the DFB. As a Solution Architect in the Enterprise Architecture team, you are responsible for central cross-sectional systems and their technical design along defined business capabilities. You ensure sustainable, maintainable system architectures without redundancies and control the interaction between applications in line with company-wide architecture principles. You provide technical guidance to development teams, define implementation approaches and coordinate the technical implementation of new requirements. As the central know-how carrier for your systems, you work closely with the enterprise architect to ensure integration and interoperability. Your tasks Design and creation of scalable, maintainable and secure architectures for key topics such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), Content Management Systems (CMS) and Digital Asset Management (DAM) Development and implementation of proof of concepts (PoCs) to validate innovative technologies and architectural approaches Conduct regular code and architecture reviews to ensure that development work complies with defined architecture principles and quality standards Identify and implement refactorings to maximize the long-term maintainability and efficiency of the software Monitoring and ensuring compliance with architecture standards, security guidelines and quality metrics Providing technical advice to product owners and other stakeholders to ensure that the system architecture is optimally aligned with business goals and requirements Ensure clear and traceable documentation that serves as a basis for further development and maintenance Your profile Solid IT background through a degree in computer science or comparable training with further training and certifications in the architecture environment (e.g. iSAQB, TOGAF, ...) Several years of experience as a software architect, with responsibility for the design and further development of complex, distributed system landscapes Technical excellence as a senior developer, ideally in agile development environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), combined with a deep understanding of cross-team software architectures Comprehensive expertise in modern software engineering practices and in-depth knowledge of software modernization Technological focus: Java, Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Kafka, Keycloak, Typo3 Experience in the design, development and scaling of complex web applications Practical DevOps experience, especially in the implementation of CI/CD pipelines Strong communication skills, both in German and English We offer The broadest soccer organization in Germany in terms of content and personnel Varied tasks with individual challenges that contribute to the further development of personal skills in different dimensions A working culture characterized by respect, openness, passion and team spirit A diverse, dynamic team that has fun changing and shaping things The DFB Campus is a state-of-the-art working environment with flexible workstations and various sports facilities (indoor soccer pitch, beach volleyball, gym, running track) Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely Free drinks and subsidized lunch Free parking facilities Many other benefits and discounts with our contractual partners About us The German Football Association (DFB) is the association of the state associations, regional associations and the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga e. V. (DFL German Football League) in which soccer is played. The most important task of the DFB is to organize the sport of soccer in championship matches and competitions. The DFB represents the interests of its member associations at home and abroad. With more than 7 million members, the DFB is one of the largest professional sports associations in the world. The DFB acts with social and socio-political responsibility and is strongly committed to the idea of fair play. It also provides special support for recreational and popular sports. The DFB aims to organize soccer in a sustainable and successful manner and to use its diverse potential responsibly to maintain and strengthen the democratic and ethical foundations of a free society. It is committed to quality, objectivity, honesty, fairness and integrity as key prerequisites for joint success. The DFB stands for inclusion and diversity. That is why we emphatically welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, cultural, religious or social background, sexual orientation or disability. If you have any special requirements for the application process, please mention them in your cover letter. We welcome applicants of all nationalities with permission to practice a profession in Germany. We look forward to receiving your application German Football Association (DFB) DFB-Campus | Kennedyallee 274 | 60528 Frankfurt am Main www.dfb.de