Software Architect (m/f/d) – Financial Services | Germany

Location: Aachen
Languages: German Fluent

At Trust in SODA , part of the Trinnovo Group, we’re supporting a leading financial services technology provider in Germany with their next wave of digital transformation. They’re looking for a Software Architect to take ownership of Java-based backend systems and guide high-impact client projects.
Your Role:

• Design, develop, and maintain modular backend architectures
• Build scalable REST APIs and event-driven interfaces.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor a development team.
• Collaborate with consultants, analysts, and product managers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security in all deliverables.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, bringing fresh insights into the technology landscape.

Your Profile:

• Several years’ hands-on experience in architecture & modular system design.
• Strong Java programming expertise with Apache Kafka; Docker/Kubernetes preferred.
• Excellent understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Previous exposure to financial services projects.
• Agile mindset (Scrum/Kanban) and ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent German
• Proven experience leading technical teams.