Senior IT Architect

What you'll do

• You design and develop AI architectures and support our clients in implementing data-driven solutions
• Together with our clients you design IT architecture and overarching solution concepts and see them through to delivery
• You evaluate architectures and technologies and recommend suitable solutions to our clients
• You come across confidently in front of clients, give presentations and facilitate discussions and workshops
• You occasionally meet your project colleagues at the client or join us at our office in Ludwigsburg
• You keep learning and deepen your expertise on the job and in trainings
• You independently take responsibility at our clients, e.g. as a recognised expert for an IT architecture topic, with your own (sub-)project and/or by actively supporting junior colleagues

Possible projects

• Designing and introducing AI-powered assistant and agent systems to automate business processes and IT workflows
• Designing target architectures for the production use of generative AI and large language models (LLMs), taking security, governance and scalability into account
• Designing and introducing a Data Mesh architecture for a car manufacturer
• Designing a target architecture for an AWS-EKS-based microservice architecture and supporting the migration from the previous on-premises solution
• Guiding a department of a manufacturing group through the implementation of an Azure-based cloud technology platform
• Supporting a well-known eyewear manufacturer in migrating to a new AWS-based e-commerce software-as-a-service platform
• Introducing and establishing an enterprise architecture unit following a corporate restructuring at a large commercial vehicle manufacturer

Beyond client work

• Every year you set your own goals and pitch them to the team
• You work flexibly towards your individual goals
• You work with us using Objectives & Key Results (OKR). Through objectives and key results we work on internal strategy topics, and you help shape mmkdigital's development
• Your mentor supports you and has your back. You can also try the mentor role yourself and support new colleagues
• You take part in trainings, further education, conferences or meetups
• You maintain your business network and win new clients together with your colleagues
• You meet us at least once a month for a shared day at the office

What you bring

• A completed degree with an IT focus or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in IT architecture (or software development), ideally as a consultant in client projects
• Knowledge of using, implementing and integrating various modern IT applications, and of designing and optimising applications, architectures or IT infrastructures
• Experience both in applying architecture patterns and in developing concepts and strategies
• Analytical and conceptual skills, and the ability to present complex topics clearly
• Client-oriented, strong communicator, team player with a professional manner
• Fluent written and spoken German and English
• Bonus: certificates such as TOGAF, iSAQB CPSA or cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Benefits

Our culture

Our goal is to bring people together and build long-term relationships as equals. That's why we turned the traditional corporate hierarchy upside down and commit to these values:

• Communication & collaboration: Open conversations, transparency, honest feedback, mutual support and a healthy dose of humour
• Community: Mutual appreciation, a flat hierarchy, above-average salaries plus attractive benefits and bonuses
• Ownership: Independent work, taking ownership and an open approach to mistakes
• Diversity & flexibility: A diverse team with different skills and focus areas, “New Work” with flexible hours and working from anywhere
• Passion & curiosity: The highest standards, continuous development and the courage to leave the comfort zone
• Sustainability: Efficient use of resources and responsible growth

Why mmkdigital?

We focus on IT architecture and advise leading DAX companies. We have won the Best-of-Consulting Award twice. In our team of 15 colleagues you deepen your strengths and try out new things. You also get an above-average salary and the benefits listed above.

Sound like you? Apply now or send your questions to join@mmkdigital.io.