Software-Architekt (m/w/d)

Software Architect (M/F/D) You want to not only document but actively shape and strategically drive architecture? In our program for the industrial customer business, you will take on a central, advisory role and ensure a consistent, future-proof system architecture. Our goal: a modern,scalable platform based on current Java and Spring Boot stacks that integrates seamlessly into our enterprise landscape. If you are looking for strategic impact and architectural responsibility – you are the right fit as a Software Architect (m/f/d) with us.

What you will do:

You will take on the architectural overall responsibility and ensure the coherence of all technical components in the industrial customer business. You will define architectural guidelines, design principles, and standards (Java/Spring Boot) and ensure their AXA-compliant implementation. You will advise development teams on microservices design, API strategies, data architecture, and system integration – including documentation and decision templates. You will coordinate closely with specialist and enterprise architecture, evaluate cloud services and AI integration, and drive relevant innovations forward. You will work cloud-native (AWS) and support the optimal use of Kubernetes, Postgres, and Kafka; you will establish cross-program best practices.

What you bring with you:

You have a degree/equivalent qualification and 6+ years of experience in software development, including 3+ years in architecture roles. You are proficient in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, API design, and event-driven architecture. You have practical experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, OpenShift, CI/CD, Git/GitLab, Jenkins, Atlassian (Jira, Confluence), Camunda (BPM), and databases (SQL & NoSQL). You work independently, strategically, and pragmatically, have agile experience, and moderate architectural decisions confidently with specialist and enterprise architecture. You communicate clearly and target-appropriately; you speak German (C1) and English (good).

What we offer you:

Flexibility: up to 60% home office, flexible working hours from 6-21 including flexible time account and working abroad. Leisure: 30 days of vacation, extra days off on New Year's Eve and Christmas Day, and special leave for special occasions. Well-being: company restaurant, modern campus, ergonomic workplaces, on-campus bakery café, and massage studio. Movement: subsidized fitness offers, company sports club, and corporate health management.

Ready for something new? Ready for AXA! You do not meet every single requirement? We focus on potential and are still looking forward to your application! Christian Schug looks forward to your application. Do you have questions or further concerns? Our recruiting team is here for you: Contact Form Careers.

Want to learn more about AXA as an employer and dive deeper into our work worlds? Then you are in the right place on our career page! About AXA

AXA Germany is part of the AXA Group, one of the world's leading insurance companies with a focus on Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region. As one of the largest primary insurers in Germany, we take care of around 8 million clients in the areas of pension and insurance. What drives us at AXA? Our curiosity and our courage to innovate! Together with over 8,000 colleagues across Germany, we actively shape the future of insurance. We are looking for creative and analytical minds that are not deterred by challenges. With us, you will find an environment where ideas and feedback meet open ears, projects quickly get underway, and "monotonous" is a foreign word. We foster a culture of openness and appreciation and welcome diversity in all its forms. We are people with edges and corners who approach each other without touchpoints. At AXA, we welcome you with open arms regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, disability, or other aspects. We want the application process to be fair and accessible for everyone. If you need support during the application process, please contact [email protected]. The colleagues from the recruiting team will be happy to help you.