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Sopra Steria

IT consulting, digital services, and transformation

Software Architect - Scientific Computing

Software EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHamburg, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience defining, developing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT solutions.
  • Experience with cluster Linux (RHEL)-based industrial environments.
  • Expertise integrating containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and Apptainer/Singularity; orchestration tools such as Kubernetes; and scripting and automation frameworks such as Ansible.
  • Experience integrating LDAP/SSSD, Active Directory, and LSF.
  • Solid foundational knowledge of computer architectures, including infrastructure, networks, and operating systems.
  • Ability to lead technical teams in solution development and collaborate effectively across functions.
  • Knowledge of creating architecture documentation and diagrams using standards such as ArchiMate and UML or similar tools.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Very good German and English language skills.

Responsibilities

  • Define, develop, and evolve solution components that support resilient, scalable high-performance computing architecture, using containerization, queueing, and scheduling based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and scientific Python environments.
  • Develop and assess technical prototypes to demonstrate the feasibility of proposed solutions to relevant stakeholders.
  • Support enterprise decision-makers by providing comprehensive insights for informed decisions.
  • Facilitate clear communication about requirements, challenges, and solutions among stakeholder groups to support decision-making and alignment.
  • Advise on industry trends, new technologies, and high-performance computing best practices to optimize customer solutions and project outcomes.
  • Identify and recommend improvements to solution robustness, usability, and maintainability.
  • Lead the technical design process from requirements gathering through deployment and operations, including documentation, guiding implementation teams, and managing technical risks throughout the solution lifecycle.
  • Ensure project deliverables meet defined quality, security, and compliance standards.
  • Promote DevOps methods through efficient solution-engineering workflows and systematic automation of builds, installations, and quality assurance processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with scientific computing, particularly Python environments, Jupyter Notebooks, and data tagging/classification.
  • Experience with OpenAPI specifications.
  • Experience in enterprise-level deployment and release management.
  • Architecture certifications such as TOGAF or iSAQB.
  • Experience with or certification in agile frameworks such as Scrum or SAFe.
  • Experience with or certification in cloud technologies such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
  • Broad experience in DevOps, CI/CD automation, and security-scanning tools such as SonarQube and Checkmarx.
  • IT service management certification such as ITIL Foundation or equivalent.

About the Company

Sopra Steria

IT consulting, digital services, and transformation

Sopra Steria provides consulting, digital services and solutions to help large organizations transform their business through technology. Its offerings cover strategy, systems integration, cloud, cyber security, software development, and managed services, designed to be delivered end to end—from assessing needs and designing a plan to implementing and operating IT systems. The company combines deep knowledge of many industries with a collaborative approach to tailor projects to each client and to deliver measurable, sustainable improvements in performance. Differentiators include its European scale (about 51,000 employees across roughly 30 countries), broad scope—from strategy to operation—and emphasis on practical outcomes that help clients stay competitive. The group’s goal is to put digital to work for its clients in a way that creates a positive, more productive future for all stakeholders.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1968

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