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NTT DATA Deutschland SE
Lead Cloud Software Architect - Defense Solutions (w/m/x)
About the opportunity
We are part of NTT DATA, a leading provider of enterprise and technology services, AI, and digital infrastructure with revenues exceeding $30 billion. As a Global Top Employer, NTT DATA serves 75% of the Fortune Global 100 companies and, with experts in over 70 countries, jointly develops innovative solutions that inspire bold action and visible success. In the DACH region, we are present at 15 locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Make this the place where you grow
In the Application & Cloud sector, our passion lies in software development/integration and cloud platforms. In this environment, we support our clients from consulting through implementation & testing to continuous development using agile methodologies. We rely on the latest cloud-native architectures and technologies.
With us, you have countless opportunities to think big, act boldly, and take responsibility. Shape your future in a culture that lives belonging and provides you with space for learning and networking.
Diversity is an indispensable part of our success and corporate culture. Free from prejudice regarding gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic and social origin, religion, or disability, we look forward to getting to know you. People with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability.
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Interested? We look forward to your online application!
Your Benefits
- Flexible working hours with flextime and travel time counts as working time
- 30 days of vacation, plus December 24.12. and 31.12. are non-working days
- Sabbatical up to one year possible
- Remote work and mobile working within EU countries possible
- Attractive benefit and compensation optimization programs: company pension plan, JobRad (company bike leasing), Jobticket (public transport pass), exclusive discounts via Corporate Benefits, and much more
- Comprehensive health and welfare offerings: extended sick pay, company doctor services, accident insurance (including for leisure accidents worldwide), family services
- Internal and external training opportunities in the NTT DATA Academy with technical training, certification offerings, soft skills courses, Udemy access
- Diverse corporate volunteering opportunities, various communities and initiatives (on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sustainability, and more) with knowledge sharing at eye level
- Team-oriented corporate culture with ample room for initiative
Your Mission
- You will conceptualize, develop, and be responsible for complex cloud-native and AI-based software solutions based on current technologies and frameworks
- You will ensure alignment and integration with the existing IT landscape and IT roadmap of clients in the defense sector
- You will take technical responsibility for one or more teams and advise client and project teams on the implementation of software solutions throughout the entire software lifecycle
- You will support pre-sales and sales activities related to our Application, AI, and Cloud Services, particularly in the defense context, where you will leverage your industry knowledge in the bidding process
- You will share your knowledge in technical communities and contribute to our technological advancement
Your Skillset
- You have a completed degree in IT or a comparable qualification, along with project experience in the public sector or a security-relevant environment
- You develop complex cloud and microservice architectures, considering security needs analyses and compliance requirements (e.g., BSI, VS-NfD)
- You possess in-depth knowledge of security-critical architectural principles and defense requirements (e.g., high availability, TOGAF, ITIL)
- You are familiar with defense-specific integration patterns, such as distributed systems, tactical networks, or resilient edge deployments
- You master DevSecOps practices in security-critical environments, including secure coding, security gates, and zero-trust principles
- You have experience collaborating with government agencies, military, or the defense industry and are familiar with mission-critical systems like C2 or cross-platform sensor solutions
- You work confidently with on-premise and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, sovereign clouds) and communicate fluently in German and English
