Software Factory Architect

TechTree is hiring for a senior Software Factory Architect role based in Warsaw, working on-site at an EU agency headquarters. The role involves leading software architecture activities within a complex, enterprise-scale software factory in a regulated public-sector environment.

• Minimum Level 7 education (master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field)
• English language proficiency at B2 (CEFR) or above
• At least 8 years of ICT-relevant professional experience
• At least 5 years of experience at a similar position
• At least 2 certifications from: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), or equivalents
• Personal Security Clearance at RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED level (security screening initiated within 45 days)
• Software architecture design for complex, distributed systems
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale and cloud-native architectures
• Hands-on experience with backend and/or frontend development (e.g. .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Strong DevSecOps knowledge including CI/CD strategy and platform design, container and orchestration, and platform engineering
• Recognised technical leader with experience influencing teams without direct authority
• Ability to define and communicate architecture vision and technical strategies
• Ability to evaluate technical risk and make high-impact decisions
• Experience mentoring senior engineers, development leads, technical leaders, and architects
• Strong understanding of architecture styles
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure services
• Experience modelling systems in ArchiMate notation

• Provide consultations in software engineering areas and act as a trusted technical advisor
• Design software development lifecycle and processes
• Recommend decisions and review end-to-end software solution architecture for complex projects
• Own and evolve the engineering vision across the software factory
• Define architecture standards, reference architectures, and best practices
• Ensure consistency and alignment of architectures across the enterprise

On-site contract role at EU agency headquarters in Warsaw. Security screening must be initiated within first 45 days. RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED clearance required. Travel only in exceptional cases with max. €1,200/year reimbursement.