Permanent position, full-time - Frankfurt am Main

We are looking for a full-time (40 hours/week) Software Architect DFBnet (m/f/d) in our IT & Digital division in the Technology & Operations department at the Frankfurt am Main location as soon as possible.

The IT & Digital division is responsible for the technical implementation and ongoing operation of all software products at the DFB.

As a software architect (m/f/d), you will be responsible for some of the systems and applications of the DFBnet soccer management system. You will provide technical guidance to the development team and determine how new requirements are implemented at implementation level. You are the main source of expertise for the technical and functional operation of individual applications in your area. Together with the Senior Software Architect, you will also determine how components interact with each other within an area. You will also have the tasks of a technical project manager and coordinate the technical implementation.

• Creation of solution designs (architecture) for components
• Carrying out code and architecture reviews
• Initiation and implementation of refactorings
• Checking and ensuring compliance with standards and quality metrics for your systems
• Providing technical advice to product owners regarding your applications
• Documentation of the technical components

• IT background through a degree or training with specialist further training and certification in the architecture environment
• Several years of experience as a software architect
• In-depth expertise and experience as a senior developer in an agile environment
• In-depth knowledge of modern software engineering methods, software modernization and the technologies Java, Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Oracle DB
• Experience in the design and technical implementation of web applications
• Concrete experience in DevOps, CI/CD and with common developer tools (e.g. Git, Jenkins)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in German and English

• The broadest soccer organization in Germany in terms of content and personnel
• Varied tasks with individual challenges that contribute to the further development of personal skills in different dimensions
• A working culture characterized by respect, openness, passion and team spirit
• A diverse, dynamic team that has fun changing and shaping things
• The DFB Campus is a state-of-the-art working environment with flexible workstations and various sports facilities (indoor soccer pitch, beach volleyball, gym, running track)
• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely
• Free drinks and subsidized lunch
• Free parking facilities
• Many other benefits and discounts with our contractual partners

The German Football Association (DFB) is the association of the state associations, regional associations and the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga e. V. (DFL German Football League) in which soccer is played. The most important task of the DFB is to organize the sport of soccer in championship matches and competitions. The DFB represents the interests of its member associations at home and abroad. With more than 7 million members, the DFB is one of the largest professional sports associations in the world. The DFB acts with social and socio-political responsibility and is strongly committed to the idea of fair play. It also provides special support for recreational and popular sports.

The DFB wants to organize soccer in a sustainable and successful way and use its diverse potential responsibly to maintain and strengthen the democratic and ethical foundations of a free society. It is committed to quality, objectivity, honesty, fairness and integrity as key prerequisites for joint success.

The DFB stands for inclusion and diversity. That is why we emphatically welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, cultural, religious or social background, sexual orientation or disability. If you have any special requirements for the application process, please mention them in your cover letter. We welcome applicants of all nationalities with permission to practice a profession in Germany.

We look forward to your application!

German Football Association (DFB)
DFB-Campus Kennedyallee Frankfurt am Main