Software Architect (m/f/d)

BITBW is the central IT service provider for the entire state administration in Baden-Württemberg. We ensure that the state administration can work with a modern IT equipment. Would you like to contribute a part? Then start your career in public service now! Software-Architekt (w/m/d) Team Application Innovation Hub Reference number: 16221-52 Application deadline: 29.11.2026

You develop, evaluate and document technical target architectures for applications and specialist procedures of department 5 and ensure that You meet the strategic requirements of BITBW and VwV IT standards You analyse existing system landscapes, identify technical debt and manage modernization, standardization and cloud readiness measures You advise projects, product teams and leadership levels in architectural decisions, technology selection and the integration of new solutions into existing platforms and national services You coordinate the technical coordination between development, operation, security and procurement, thereby ensuring the consistency and reusability of cross-border IT solutions You continuously observe market and technology trends and derive strategic impulses for the further development of the BITBW technology landscape and the country's target architecture You document architecture decisions in Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM), promote knowledge transfer between projects and actively shape the standardization and governance of technical requirements

You have a university degree or an accredited master's degree from another university (qualification for the higher service), e.g. the field of computer science or another suitable course of study You have profound knowledge of modern software architectures (e.g. Microservices, API-First, Containerization, Cloud-Readiness) and have practical experience in the architectural consulting of complex IT systems You are familiar with common architecture and modeling frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate, C4 model) and understand how to communicate technical target images clearly and comprehensible You bring a deep understanding of IT security, data protection, accessibility and DevSecOps processes and can integrate these principles into architectural decisions You have strong communication and coordination capabilities, can represent complex technical issues in a comprehensible way and act safely in interdisciplinary teams and bodies You think strategically, act in a solution-oriented manner and keep an overview of relationships, dependencies and priorities in parallel projects.

Very flexible working models such as generous sliding time regulation, individual part-time offers, mobile work and 'workation'' Structured integration with sponsorship program as well as comprehensive further education and training Cooperation with fitness/wellness partners, grant to JobTicket BW (including Germany ticket), Radleasing ''JobBike BW'' and an excellent ÖPNV connection Secure, forward-looking and meaningful work In the event of personal and collective conditions, the grouping in EG 14 TV-L Recreational holiday/annual vacation of 30 days and additional release on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve A supplementary pension Part-time employment is welcome to us – please give us your desired work