(Lead) Software Architect (m/w/d) - #2108459

Senec

SENEC is one of the leading providers of innovative battery storage and energy solutions for private homes and businesses. The internationally active company with headquarter in Leipzig and offices in Cologne, Bari and Perth has been on the market since 2009 and, as a wholly owned subsidiary of EnBW, is one of the pioneers of the energy storage industry. Together we are creating a world in which everyone can generate, use and share their own renewable energy. To achieve this, we are looking for minds that do not manage, but rather design, lead, change and want to break new ground together.

Would you also like to be part of something really big? Sustainability is just as important to you as it is to us, and you want to revolutionise the future of energy supply with a lot of passion and commitment? Then we would love to have you support us as a (Lead) Software Architect (m/w/d) and make the world a little bit better with us!

Your Mission

• Responsibility for the software architecture and strategic further development of the HEMS
• Developing and documenting architectural decisions, taking into account scalability, maintainability and performance
• Modelling and structuring the software architecture according to domain-driven design to ensure a clean separation of domains and responsibilities
• Analysing existing system components and defining and implementing architecture migrations
• Collaborate closely with software developers, product management and other specialist departments to translate requirements into sustainable architecture concepts
• Ensure software quality and security aspects throughout the entire development cycle
• Support the entire software life cycle from conception to operation
• Share knowledge within Communities of Practice to foster mutual learning and growth
  
  

Your profile

• Completed studies in computer science or a comparable technical qualification
• Several years of experience as a software architect, ideally in the field of intelligent buildings, building automation or energy management
• Sound knowledge of modern architecture patterns, microservices, distributed systems and cloud technologies
• Experience with domain-driven design, particularly in the decomposition of complex domains into bounded contexts and the use of aggregates, entities and value objects
• In-depth understanding of protocols and interfaces in energy management, e.g. Modbus, REST API, SMA Sunspec, EEBUS
• Knowledge of Java incl. OSGi, Python, Rust and relevant frameworks and platforms
• Familiarity with agile software development and test-driven development, using tools such as Atlassian Jira/Confluence, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines and GIT Repository
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• Analytical mindset, structured way of working and strong communication skills
  
  

Why us?

Benefits

We combine the agility of a startup with the security of our parent company, EnBW. Join our dynamic, innovative, and creative team and enjoy attractive benefits, including:

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Permanent employment contract with 30 days of vacation
• Monthly child allowance of up to €100 per child (max. €200)
• €30 monthly subsidy for your public transport subscription
• Flexible working hours, flextime, and remote work (depending on the position)
• Discounted membership at Urban Sports
• Free language courses with Babbel
• Bike leasing program
• Exclusive perks via Benefits.me
• Customized team events
• Free drinks, fresh fruit, and meal subsidies at our offices
• Exciting tasks and room for initiative
• A culture of decision-making and an open approach to mistakes
• An authentic, motivated, and enthusiastic team with a positive mindset
• Trust-based collaboration across all departments and hierarchy levels
  
  

Your Contact

Please address your application to Miftah (HR Generalist).

We look forward to receiving your detailed resume, ideally accompanied by additional documents such as a motivation letter, references, and certificates. If applicable, please also include a copy of your residence permit and work authorization.

To help us with planning, kindly provide your earliest possible start date, your notice period, and your salary expectations.

We welcome all individuals, regardless of gender, age, sexual identity, origin, religion, beliefs, or disabilities.

We look forward to getting to know you!

About Us

Since 2009 we develop and manufacture intelligent energy-management-systems and storage based energy solutions. With our licence to trade electricity, we can offer our customers maximum independence. Over 100.000 active storage systems put SENEC into the top league of solar storage worldwirde. SENEC has repeatedly been awarded with the leading awards and has been recognized as an innovation leader. Since 2018 SENEC is a fully owned subsidiary of EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG. EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG supplies around 5.5 million customers with electricity, gas, water and energy-related services and products. EnBW is resolutely pushing forward the German Energiewende under the motto “Energiewende. Safe. Hands on.” The EnBW 2020 strategy envisages the expansion of renewable energies to make them one of the main pillars of the EnBW business by 2020. SENEC is a core part of that strategy.

Currently more than 500 employees work for us out of the following offices:

• Leipzig, Germany (International Headquarter)
• Cologne, Germany
• Bari, Italy