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Software architect (m/f/d)

Professional planning, development and consulting as a software architect

Software architects are sought-after specialists. Similar to traditional architects for buildings, they also design a model that is then implemented by other experts. Only instead of a building, which is realised by various craft businesses, this is a software system that a development team is further working out. Software architects design the programs and specific applications according to individual company specifications and needs, thus optimising business processes in a targeted manner.

The requirement profile of software architects is extremely varied. As part of the IT team they are responsible for new and further development, as well as for project planning and coordination of applications in organisations. At the same time they ensure compatibility within and between the software systems. The diverse tasks range from the first draft to the implementation procedure and budget monitoring to the test phase of the software. Software architects always keep track of the different components of the software solutions, act as an interface between clients and software experts and mediate between front-end and back-end development.

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Software Architect

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Are you looking for a job as a Software Architect?

Are you a software architect with appropriate IT qualifications and a trained eye for the interaction between frontend and backend? Then we have new exciting professional challenges for you. Find out about vacancies on our job board or contact us directly. We would be happy to actively support you in your next career step as a software architect.

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Are you looking for suitable Software Architects?

Does your company need one or more software architects with strong technology knowledge and expertise in software development or IT infrastructure? Then we are the perfect point of contact for you with our unique personnel solutions. Just contact us and see for yourself.

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Are you looking for an exciting project as a Software Architect?

Specialised software architects are also highly sought after as freelancers in a wide variety of industries. Our offer: Find your next IT project for the conceptual development and implementation of software applications together with us. Just ask us what is currently possible for you.

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What hard skills and soft skills do Software Architects need?

In addition to in-depth knowledge of IT technologies, software architects should have many other hard and soft skills:

Computer science studies or other adequately completed training
Proficient in common programming languages such as Java and PHP, etc.
Ability to communicate and work in a team
Networking talent
Flexibility even with rapidly changing requirements
Willingness to travel (especially in project work)

What do Software Architects do?

For software architects multi-tasking is on the daily professional agenda. In addition to the pure conception and planning of software applications, a lot of coordination skills that go far beyond the actual IT activity are required. Between front-end and back-end development, but also between customers, marketing and the R&D department.

The responsibilities of software architects are extensive and can sometimes overlap with those of other people in the software development process:

Planning and conception of IT projects
Definition of procedures
Budget planning and monitoring
Analysis of the IT environment
Adaptation of software to the existing infrastructure
Interface between clients and software developers
Coordinating the expectations and requirements of customers and all other stakeholders
Team support and consultation during all project phases
Carrying out tests during the pilot phase

FAQ

Software Architect training

Software architects have a degree in computer science or business informatics. Natural sciences, engineering and business administration are also suitable courses of study in conjunction with appropriate IT knowledge. In addition there are special training courses at some further education institutes. In order to successfully apply to companies as a software architect, several years of professional experience in software development are also mandatory.

What is the salary of Software Architects?

The annual gross software architect salary is around EUR 70,000 at the start, which can rise to up to EUR 92,000 over time depending on the industry and professional experience. The average annual gross salaries in the aviation and automotive industries, for example, are between EUR 58,000 and 62,000, while significantly higher ranges of EUR 85,000 to 92,000 per year can be achieved in the IT industry.

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