ZEISS | Germany | 07xxx Jena | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 13.04.2026 on stepstone.de
Lead Software Architect Refractiv (f/m/x)
Trust something new, grow beyond itself and redefine the boundaries of the feasible. That is exactly what our employees can and should live daily. To set the pace with our innovations and make it great. Because there are a lot of fascinating people behind every successful company. ZEISS employees work in an open and modern environment with numerous development and further training opportunities. Our culture is characterized by expert knowledge and team spirit. All this is supported by the special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl-Zeiss Foundation: to advance science and society together.
Today dare. Inspire tomorrow.
Diversity is part of ZEISS. We look forward to your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, world view, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.
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Trust something new, grow beyond itself and redefine the boundaries of the feasible. That is exactly what our employees can and should live daily. To set the pace with our innovations and make it great. Because there are a lot of fascinating people behind every successful company. ZEISS employees work in an open and modern environment with numerous development and further training opportunities. Our culture is characterized by expert knowledge and team spirit. All this is supported by the special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl-Zeiss Foundation: to advance science and society together.
Today dare. Inspire tomorrow.
Diversity is part of ZEISS. We look forward to your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, world view, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.
Apply now! In less than 10 minutes.
Define and implement the software architecture strategy in line with the business objectives
Ensure seamless integration and reuse of software components across multiple products
Drive innovation and modern technologies across the entire software cycle
Professional leadership of the software architect:inside and promoting cooperation and best practices
Establishing standards and ensuring quality, regulatory and cybersecurity requirements
Cross-site cooperation and close coordination with product management, R&D and other stakeholders
Moderation of architectural decisions and active stakeholder management between different teams and departments
Studies in computer science, software engineering or comparable
Multiannual experience (8+ years) in software architecture, ideally in the regulated environment
Experience with complex, connected software systems and platform approaches
Ability to act as a broker between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven strength in communication, moderation and conflict resolution in cross-disciplinary contexts
Leadership experience as well as ability to lateral influence in global teams
Very good knowledge of German and English as well as excellent communication skills
Location
 | ZEISS | |
| 07745 Jena | ||
| Germany |
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