Expert Architect (w/m/d)

Expert Architect (w/m/d)

Job Profile

Reference Code: 2026_E_000419

Summary

• Department: IT-Systemhaus der BA
• Possible Work Locations: Nürnberg/Fürth, Berlin, Chemnitz, Düsseldorf, Krefeld, Hannover, Lübeck, Mainz
• Start Date: Immediately
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: TE I (A 14)
• Application Deadline: 02.03.2026

Additional Information The complete job advertisement with all further information can be found in the career portal of the Bundesagentur für Arbeit at www.arbeitsagentur.de/ba-bewerbungsportal. Please enter the reference code of the job advertisement in the "Keyword Search".

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Your Work Environment

We are developing the social future! As the operational IT service provider for the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), the IT-Systemhaus at the main location in Nuremberg/Fürth and at various locations throughout Germany operates one of the largest IT landscapes in Germany with over 100 own IT applications, 180,000 networked PC workstations, and the associated infrastructure, and is constantly developing it. You will be employed as an IT Architect in the IT-Systemhaus according to the collective agreement.

Become part of the K51 "Master Data Entry and Maintenance Program" (STEP) team in the "Support Services" division. This is where the software for one of the core operational IT procedures within the BA is developed. We manage and develop the STEP application, which is the master data management system of the BA.

As an elementary basic service, it provides data for approximately 41 million people and around 15 million companies via standardized interfaces to other IT applications, and our users can manage this data via a modern web interface. This makes STEP an integral part of numerous business processes within the organization.

You will be employed as an IT Architect in the STEP procedure. As an architect, you will continuously work on the future viability of the product, keeping an eye on both technical debt and future technologies. This also includes responsibility for a technical roadmap of the product in line with business requirements and available budget.

You will be responsible for clarifying overarching technical issues and developing solution strategies for interface partners, projects, and agile teams in STEP. We are currently developing in 5 agile teams using the Scrum methodology.

As part of an agile development team, you will also take on development tasks and coordinate closely with the respective Product Owners in the STEP procedure, as well as the technical manager for "Customer Data" at the K5 division level.

We are looking for a team player who is capable of working effectively and empathetically with colleagues and who is enthusiastic about software architecture. Appreciative communication based on mutual respect and openness is very important to us.

We manage collaboration in the entire division very flexibly, with a good mix of on-site and mobile working. Through individual qualifications, we jointly ensure that you can also keep up with the latest technical developments in the future. We look forward to your application!

Flexibility is just as important to us in the IT-Systemhaus as personal interaction within the team:

Therefore, we offer you the opportunity to work up to 80 percent from home.

Tasks and Activities

• Development of IT strategies with a focus on technological dependencies and architectures
• Responsibility for the analysis, evaluation, and conception of technical requirements in the STEP procedure
• Overall technical responsibility for the STEP procedure
• Consultation and coordination with interface partners, managers, and clients
• Coaching and knowledge transfer within the scope of software architecture and technical issues
• Responsibility for planning, organization, and execution of projects across all project phases
• Definition of project goals, milestones, and resources
• Ongoing market research and review of technology trends and developments, as well as adaptation of internal IT guidelines
• Creation of guidelines for IT security and compliance, and ensuring compliance with the guidelines
• Analysis and evaluation of technical requirements

Requirements

• University degree or comparable qualification (preferred fields: Computer Science, Business Informatics)
• Many years of relevant professional experience
• Or comparable profile

Knowledge and experience in the following areas are desirable for the position:

• In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure and architecture
• In-depth experience with container-based architecture (Docker, Kubernetes)
• In-depth knowledge of build and deployment technologies
• In-depth knowledge of IT security, compliance, and technical integration
• In-depth knowledge of project management methods and tools
• In-depth knowledge of product development and requirements analysis
• In-depth experience with core technologies such as Java, J(2)EE, JavaScript
• In-depth experience with technologies such as REST, SOAP, Kafka, S3, Oracle databases
• In-depth experience with application frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Angular
• Sound knowledge of technological trends and innovations
• Experience in software modeling using UML

Experience with the following tools is desirable:

• GitHub, Nexus-IQ, Contrast, ELK, Grafana, Loki
• JIRA and Confluence

We Offer

• An interesting technical work environment
• Structured onboarding with competent support from experienced colleagues
• Attractive pay according to the collective agreement of the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (www.arbeitsagentur.de/ba-tarifvertrag)
• Possibly a higher starting salary depending on prior experience
• Payment of additional salary components (e.g., annual special payment, possibly additional monthly allowances)
• Flexible working time models
• A personnel policy that promotes the compatibility of work and private life and supports employees, e.g., with the help of company health management
• An additional company pension plan, the possibility of deferred compensation, and capital-forming benefits
• Many opportunities and offers to use and develop your skills meaningfully, e.g., various personnel development programs, individual coaching, and up to 20 days of internal and external training per year
• For people with disabilities, the creation of an accessible work environment so that they can optimally use their skills

Applications from women are particularly welcome. We are particularly pleased to receive applications from severely disabled people and those with equivalent status. We firmly believe that every person is valuable and can contribute their skills and talents. With our inclusion agreement, we actively promote inclusion and diversity as an employer of the Bundesagentur für Arbeit:

Every 10th employee with us is a person with a severe disability or has an equivalent status! This gives us extensive experience, e.g.:

• in shaping the work environment: our technical consultants check the individually necessary work equipment and support you with disability-specific equipment for your future workplace.
• in mindful interaction with each other through close cooperation with our severely disabled representatives.

We offer you not only a position but also the opportunity to develop your career with us and to further your education. Our service buildings are easily accessible by public transport or private car. We offer a variety of health-promoting measures from company health management. Our trusted contact person for severely disabled people, Mr. Detlef Jelitsch, is available at +49 911 1795580 for any questions before and during the entire application process.

Remuneration is based on job level I TV-BA.

Please note that you will be vetted according to the SÜG (Security Vetting Act) after an offer of employment.

Possibly necessary interviews may take place via Skype for Business.

Unfortunately, applications from companies or related offers for external services cannot be considered within the scope of this job advertisement.

As part of the public service, we are obliged to comply with the award regulations and refer you to the federal procurement platform for tenders.

Contact person for technical inquiries: Mr. Mathias Ehlers, +49 911 1791258

Contact person for inquiries: Ms. Susanne Watermann, +49 911 9944

Further information can be found at www.ba-it-systemhaus.de/karriere

Please apply online with your meaningful/complete application documents (CV, degree certificates, employment references, certificates, etc.) and state your salary expectations. Please include your severely disabled person's ID or equalization notice if applicable.

If you have international degrees, we ask you to have them recognized. Please include the recognized documents with your application to facilitate the application process.

Please use the application portal of the Bundesagentur für Arbeit at www.arbeitsagentur.de/ba-bewerbungsportal and enter the reference code of the job advertisement in the keyword search.

Work Locations

Map View

• Leipziger Straße 48, 09247 Chemnitz, Sachsen
• Philadelphiastr. 2, 47799 Krefeld
• Grafenberger Allee 300, 40237 Düsseldorf
• Hans-Böckler-Str. 1, 23560 Lübeck
• Regensburger Str. 104, 90478 Nürnberg, Mittelfranken
• Fürth, Bayern
• Charlottenstr. 90, 10969 Berlin
• Untere Zahlbacher Str. 27, 55131 Mainz am Rhein
• Lützeroder Str. 11, 30161 Hannover

Benefits

• Pension Plan

Salary

• Currency: EUR
• Model: Hybrid

Contact

• Technical Inquiries: Mathias Ehlers, +49 911 1791258
• General Inquiries: Susanne Watermann, +49 911 1799944

Application Process

• Apply online via www.arbeitsagentur.de/ba-bewerbungsportal using reference code 2026_E_000419.
• Submit complete application documents including salary expectations.
• Include severely disabled person's ID or equalization notice if applicable.
• International degrees must be recognized and submitted.
• Security vetting (SÜG) will be conducted post-offer.
• Interviews may be held via Skype for Business.
• Company/external service provider applications are not accepted.

Disclaimer

• Adherence to procurement regulations is required. Refer to the federal procurement platform for tenders.