Software Architect
(m/f/d)
We conceptualize, design, and develop complex digital products and custom applications, and we look forward to working with people who are equally passionate about state-of-the-art software solutions.
An employer of choice
Values we define together
Professional work and great relationships don’t happen by chance. Our values, which we have developed and embraced together as a team in workshops, shape the way we treat our clients, our colleagues, and ourselves.
We rely on personal responsibility
We not only take great responsibility for our products and processes, but we also aim to work flexibly, freely, and with personal accountability. We care for each other and respect individual work styles that are aligned with the team.
We practice an open feedback culture
We provide positive feedback and express gratitude, but we also address challenges and issues openly and fairly. Constructive feedback is an essential part of a culture of appreciation and, in our opinion, fosters personal development and strengthens self-confidence.
We love working on equal terms
We communicate openly, honestly, and directly with each other, never behind each other's backs. Every opinion is valued, and contributing personal perspectives is explicitly encouraged. Sustainable development of our company culture is something we deeply care about.
Daily Business
What do you do as a Software Architect at Format D?
As part of our creative and interdisciplinary process, you will be responsible for building complex technical systems and architectures as a key member of your project team, which includes project management, strategy, design, and development. As the tech lead for specific product developments, you will analyze technical requirements and create solution concepts that are both functional and scalable.
During the agile implementation of products in sprint cycles, you will work closely with your project team to implement the technical concepts for our products together with the development team. Through code reviews, automated test setups, and mentoring, you will take full responsibility for ensuring the quality of our work.
With your ability and experience in transforming complex and large-scale challenges and structures into forward-thinking software solutions, you will actively contribute to the success and performance of our products. You will also guide our clients, their sophisticated applications, and our internal development team in the long-term evolution of their systems.
A good fit
Why you fit
We understand that no one can know everything, and the idea of the ‘jack-of-all-trades’ is outdated and unrealistic. What matters to us is not a polished resume, but that you’re a good cultural fit and are eager to contribute actively to our team.
- You have a strong passion for developing web applications and enjoy continuously developing yourself
- You have extensive experience in software architecture and backend or full-stack development
- With your expertise, curiosity, and input, you help us further develop the entire development and DevOps team
- You feel at home in a tech stack consisting of JS/TS, PHP, Go, and MySQL/PostgreSQL, and have gained significant experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Next (React) or Nuxt (Vue), along with their entire ecosystems. PHP frameworks like Neos Flow and Symfony are also part of your expertise
- With your extensive Linux knowledge, setting up CI/CD pipelines in Docker environments is second nature to you
- Collaborating with Product Leads, Strategy, Design, and Development is a rewarding experience for you, and you enjoy taking responsibility for your products and your team
- A strong commitment to quality and a passion for digital products and cutting-edge development environments drive you forward
- For you, teamwork is essential, both with your internal team and with your clients
Benefits
And we want to support that
We believe that diversity is what makes great teamwork, and that different people have their own unique personal and professional needs. A workplace should adapt to these needs. We want everyone to feel comfortable at work, to grow freely, and to develop further. That's why we support both personal and professional development.
- Flexible workspace, whether in the office, at home, or while working out of the office in our agency van
- A fair and transparent compensation model
- Shared Leadership Culture
- State-of-the-art technical equipment
- Discounted Urban Sports/ EGYM Wellpass membership
- Participation in industry events & conferences
- The opportunity to write articles for renowned industry magazines
- Job bike subsidy
- Our shared VW van Karl for your next vacation
And now?
Your journey to and with us
Feel free to call Carina or send her an email. Just send us whatever you'd like to share about yourself. A few additional words about you as a person, your expectations, and wishes would also be appreciated!
Together with the team, we will review your application and get back to you as soon as we have initial feedback. Usually, you can expect to hear from us within about a week.
In an initial conversation, Carina will tell you more about us, our way of working, and our products. She will surely want to learn more about you as well. Depending on the area you're applying for, there will be a deep dive, and for development positions, a small coding experience with members from the respective team. Ideally, we'd like to meet in person at our office so you can also meet the rest of the team.
It is important to us that we are a good fit both professionally and personally. Therefore, we take our time to get to know each other and are, of course, thrilled if there’s a match! We’ll then discuss the next steps together, so we can all look forward to a great future!
