As Europe's largest manufacturer of sawmill systems with almost 200 years of experience, LINCK is the right partner when it comes to customized complete solutions for the wood processing industry. 19 of the 20 largest sawmills rely on the precise and innovative technology of our machines and systems. In special plant engineering, tailor-made solutions, maximum precision and a future-oriented system landscape are crucial for sustainable project success. Our software architecture forms the technological backbone - it controls complex processes, ensures quality and enables innovation. For the continuous further development and strategic orientation of this central component, we are looking for a committed personality with a clear view of technical interrelationships and architectural excellence. In this responsible key role, you will actively shape the digital future of our systems and processes. To strengthen our electrical department, we are looking for a Lead Architect Software Development (m/f/d) Oberkirch | permanent | 35h Your tasks Responsibility for the software architecture of our industrial automation solutions, with a focus on scalability, modularity and performance Strategic further development of the system architecture towards a partly cloud-based PaaS solution Definition and implementation of technical standards for software design, code quality and best practices Technical management of refactoring projects to efficiently modernize existing systems Advising and supporting the development team in the implementation of architectural requirements Evaluating new technologies and methods to ensure long-term innovation capability Close collaboration with product management, team leadership and other specialist departments to optimally link technical and business requirements Further development of agile working methods (SCRUM, DevOps) for more efficient software development Your profile Completed Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a comparable field Several years of professional experience in software architecture, ideally in industrial automation or the process industry Very good knowledge of modern software architectures, in particular cloud platforms (PaaS, SaaS) and distributed systems Practical experience with common architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven architecture, domain-driven design) Experience with the implementation and scaling of IoT, edge or cloud applications is an advantage SCRUM experience, ideally already introducing agile methods in a company iSAQB certification (CPSA-A) is required Strong communication skills and strategic thinking to inspire teams and stakeholders for technical solutions Independent, structured way of working and enjoy developing innovative solutions We offer you Attractive remuneration Collective agreement Flexible working hours Flat hierarchies Mobile working Company pension scheme If you recognize yourself in this role and want to shape the future of special plant engineering with us, then you've come to the right place If you are interested, please send your application to our HR team LINCK Holzverarbeitungstechnik GmbH Personnel department Appenweierer Street 46 77704 Oberkirch Do you have any questions? Daniel Gaus Head of HR 49 (0) 7802 933-0 For reasons of readability alone, we do not differentiate between the genders in our texts. We always refer to all genders.