Technical project leadership (approx. 50%)
Technical guidance and management of IT projects (cloud migrations, integrations, new developments)
Aligning technical requirements with stakeholders and business units
Risk assessment and technical feasibility analyses
Coordination between development, operations and external service providers
Architecture & consulting (approx. 30%)
Design and further development of the system landscape (Azure, on-premises, hybrid)
Technical decisions on interfaces, data flows and integration patterns
Evaluation of build-vs-buy decisions
Definition of standards, patterns and best practices
Technical support & enablement (approx. 20%)
Point of contact for technical questions across all projects
Supporting teams with complex technical issues
Review of architectural decisions and technical concepts
Knowledge transfer and mentoring

Several years of experience in technical project leadership or as a Solution/System Architect
Broad technical understanding across multiple domains: cloud infrastructure (Azure, M365), software development (APIs, databases, backend systems), networking and basic security
Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders (IT, business units, management)
German language skills at C1 level
Nice-to-have: experience with Azure architectures (AVD, Virtual Networks, Storage), knowledge of Python, PowerShell or other scripting/development languages, certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent, experience with agile methodologies and modern development practices, affinity for AI-assisted tools and automation

Technical Lead – System Architect

Key skills