Product Architect

Permanent position, full-time - Frankfurt am Main

position

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

The IT & Digital division at the DFB comprises the four product clusters "Sport", "Marketing", "Internal Systems" and "Clubs / Associations". The Technology & Operations division is responsible for technical implementation and ongoing operations, providing technical expertise, ensuring the technical infrastructure and smooth processes.

As a Product Architect, you are responsible for some of the systems and applications in the Marketing product cluster. Your product cluster also includes the DFB's large and important portals, such as FUSSBALL.DE and DFB.de. You provide technical guidance to the development team and determine at implementation level how new requirements are implemented. You are the main source of expertise for the functional and technical operation of individual applications in the cluster. Together with the Lead Architect, you will also determine how components interact with each other within a cluster. You will also have the tasks of a technical project manager and coordinate the technical implementation.

• Developing the vision and strategy for your own components in close coordination with the Lead Architect
• 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 web applications and applications
• Providing technical advice to the product owners regarding your applications
• Documentation of the technical components
• Technical management of the development team and definition of implementation strategies
• Support in the creation of overarching architecture concepts

• Completed Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field with subject-specific further training and certification in the field of architecture
• Several years of professional experience, including at least 2 years as a product architect
• At least 2 years of 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
• In-depth experience in the conception and technical implementation with backend systems (e.g. Java, Spring Boot, SQL, Keycloak, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Experience in the conception and technical implementation of web applications
• Concrete experience in DevOps, CI/CD and with common developer tools (e.g. Git, Jenkins)
• Experience in dealing with cloud technologies
• Ability to integrate the development team in decisions and to lead the development process in a targeted manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in German and English
• High level of quality awareness and conscientiousness, independent, structured and proactive way of working
• Pragmatic implementation strength as well as strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Open mindset, team player, commitment and helpfulness

• 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
• With the DFB Campus, 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 aims to organize soccer in a sustainable and successful manner and to 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 receiving your application

German Football Association (DFB)
DFB-Campus | Kennedyallee 274 | 60528 Frankfurt am Main