Solution Architect (Medtech)

TL;DR

Solution Architect (Medtech): Modernizing a medical device software platform by transitioning from legacy frameworks to a containerized, server-based web architecture with an accent on technical strategy and scalability. Focus on aligning architectural decisions across Scrum teams, facilitating cross-team communication, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a medical environment.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Hamburg, Germany. Hybrid role requiring 3-4 days onsite per week.

Company

A global provider of life-saving medical technology and solutions for hospitals and life science institutions, employing over 12,000 people worldwide.

What you will do

• Define the target architecture and roadmap for platform modernization.
• Drive decomposition strategies, refactoring, and stability during migration.
• Align architectural decisions across multiple Scrum teams and provide strategic guardrails.
• Act as an escalation point and bridge between business product roadmaps and technical implementation.
• Ensure sustainable modernization and meet cybersecurity and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Participate in the architecture board and communicate decisions to leadership.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in strategic technical leadership across multiple teams.
• Deep understanding of scalable systems, integration patterns, and DevSecOps.
• Experience with large-scale software modernization projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be able to work onsite in Hamburg, Germany, 3-4 days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience in regulated industries (MDR, FDA, GDPR).
• Previous background in medical device software development.

Culture & Benefits

• Leadership development opportunities and continuous education.
• Competitive conditions with 30 days of vacation per year.
• Trusted working hours with flexible hybrid work policy.
• Modern workplace equipment provided.
• Corporate benefits including JobRad and employee discounts.