Senior IT Architect EA-1235

NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.

Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

We are not only dedicated to project work for our customers, but also intensively pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from a wide range of German industries place their trust in us - demonstrating the outstanding expertise and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Senior IT Architect

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time/Hybrid

Role Overview

The Senior IT Architect is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and testing complex, cross-service IT solutions based on defined architectural frameworks. The role includes providing IT architecture consulting, ensuring compliance with IT security and data protection regulations, and maintaining architectural consistency across systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the design, consistency, and continuity of IT architectures within the enterprise collaboration and system management infrastructure.
• Develop and evaluate solution variants within the existing IT landscape to implement service-oriented, automated business processes.
• Optimize and enhance IT infrastructure performance by improving interfaces between systems such as order portals, IAM, Active Directory, and backend systems.
• Design test scenarios and test cases, and validate concepts in testing and integration environments according to defined processes and tools.
• Analyze technical and business problems, develop implementation strategies, and propose architectural solutions.
• Prepare and present technical solution concepts and documentation to stakeholders.
• Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned projects according to release schedules.
• Prepare and maintain service documentation, architecture guidelines, and checklists.
• Provide technical consulting to project teams and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
• Support agile working methods and cross-departmental collaboration.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Alternatively, at least 10 years of professional experience in IT architecture or related fields.

Certifications

• ITIL Foundation certification (e.g., ITIL v3 or later).
• Certification in Architectural Thinking, TOGAF Foundation, or NAF (or equivalent).

Languages

• German (C1) and English (B1) according to CEFR.

Professional Experience

• 5+ years of practical experience with Microsoft Exchange and/or SharePoint On-Premise technologies supporting environments with 10,000+ users.
• 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Exchange or SharePoint Enterprise / Multifarm environments.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft infrastructure and its integration into system management frameworks, including directory services and groupware platforms.
• 3+ years of experience using JIRA and working in agile environments (e.g., Scrum).

Soft Skills

• Strong teamwork and communication abilities across technical and business teams.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear and structured communication style, both written and verbal.
• Independent, structured, and service-oriented working approach.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams.
• Ability to balance conceptual design and hands-on implementation.
• High degree of responsibility, ownership, and self-management.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.

What we offer:

• Join a cosmopolitan and internationally mixed team: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our team.
• Polish your German language skills: If you are looking to improve your German language skills, we offer a supportive environment where you can practice and develop your language abilities: whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.
• Benefit from a fixed contact person from the company: We understand the importance of having a reliable point of contact within the company. That's why we assign a dedicated contact person who will provide guidance and support throughout your employment with us.
• Professional growth and development: With us, our engineers can immerse themselves in new industries or projects after just 1-2 years and actively transfer knowledge.
• Enjoy regular team events with the company: We believe in the power of team building and fostering positive relationships within the workplace. That's why we organize regular team events to promote collaboration and strengthen our team bonds.
• Competitive compensation package: At NAXCON, we believe that our engineers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes a salary commensurate with experience and expertise.