(Senior) Software Architect Sports (m/f/d)

German Football Association | Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt am Main

Full-time
With professional experience
German & English

We are looking for a full-time position (40 hours/week) at the earliest possible date
a (Senior) Software Architect Sports (m/f/d) in our IT & Digital division in the Technology & Operations department in Frankfurt am Main.

The IT & Digital division is responsible for the technical implementation and ongoing operation of all software products at the DFB.

As a (Senior) Software Architect, you will be responsible for some of the systems and applications and for the technical conception and architecture of various digital web applications and portal solutions. You will provide technical guidance to the development team and determine at implementation level how new requirements are realised. You are the main source of expertise for the functional and technical operation of individual applications. Together with the Senior Software Architect, you will also determine how components interact with each other. You will also have the tasks of a technical project manager and coordinate the technical implementation.

Job description

What you can expect from us

The most broadly based football organisation in Germany in terms of content and personnel
Varied tasks with individual challenges that contribute to the development of personal skills in different dimensions
A work culture characterised by respect, openness, passion and team spirit
A versatile, dynamic team that has fun changing and shaping things
The DFB Campus offers a state-of-the-art working environment with flexible workplaces and various sports facilities (football hall, beach volleyball, fitness studio, running track)
Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working
Free drinks and subsidised lunch
Free parking facilities
Many other benefits and discounts with our contractual partners

Your tasks include

Creation of solution designs (architecture) for components
Carrying out code and architecture reviews
Initiation and implementation of refactorings
Checking and ensuring compliance with standards and quality metrics for your web applications and applications
Technical advice to the product owners regarding your applications
Documentation of the technical components
Support in the creation of overarching architecture concepts

What you bring with you

IT background through studies or training with specialised further training and certification in the architecture environment
Several years of professional experience as a software architect
In-depth expertise and experience as a senior developer in an agile environment
In-depth knowledge of modern software engineering methods, software modernisation and the technologies Java, Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, Kubernetes
Experience in the conception and technical implementation with backend systems (e.g. Java, Spring-Boot, SQL, Gradle, Keycloak, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Experience in the conception and technical realisation of web applications
Concrete experience in DevOps, CI/CD and with common developer tools (e.g. Git, Jenkins)
Strong oral and written communication skills in German and English

About the company

FOOTBALL IS NOT JUST THERE - FOOTBALL IS MADE.

We are coaches, referees, managers and office staff. Together, we stand for enjoyment, diversity, responsibility and performance. For us, football is more than just a game - it unites people of all nations and generations. It inspires and creates memorable moments. Great football needs PEOPLE who get stuck in.

Shape the future of German football with us!