Lead System Architect (m/f/d) Life Science Platforms (Head of Software Development)

About us

Our client, a globally leading Life Science technology company, develops innovative systems used in laboratories worldwide.

In this role, you take end-to-end technical ownership across software, electronics, mechanics, and consumables – with a strong focus on Microsoft-based development environments. You define the architecture, set technology standards, and ensure that every component of the platform integrates efficiently and compliantly.

• ✔ Location: Wiesbaden, Mainz, Switzerland or Austria
• ✔ Salary: 120,000 € p.a.
• ✔ Hybrid: up to 3 days home office per week
• ✔ Travel: occasional trips to Switzerland, Austria, and Germany
• ✔ Language: English (required), German (nice to have)

Tasks

• Define and lead the end-to-end system and software architecture across product lines and engineering disciplines
• Own all technology decisions related to development infrastructure (.NET, C#, Azure, DevOps)
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, build-chains, and quality frameworks within a regulated environment (ISO 13485, FDA, IVDR)
• Develop modular, scalable platform strategies and long-term architectural roadmaps
• Establish reference architectures, interface contracts, and design rules for reusable components
• Guide and technically lead a team of engineers
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Product Management, Quality, and Operations to ensure alignment between architecture and business goals
• Evaluate new technologies and drive innovation, including annual internal hackathons
• Present architectural concepts and technology strategies to senior management

Profile

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• At least 10 years of professional experience in R&D, including software architecture and Microsoft-based environments (.NET, C#, Azure)
• Proven experience in regulated development (medical devices, diagnostics, pharma, or comparable industries)
• Expertise in DevOps, CI/CD automation, and software quality management
• Hands-on leadership skills, you enjoy mentoring and guiding technical teams
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities across technical and business levels
• Fluent English (C2) is essential; German (B2) is an advantage

We offer

• A key technical leadership role with real decision-making power
• Freedom to shape the software and system landscape of next-generation Life-Science platforms
• Collaboration with international teams in a modern Microsoft-based environment
• Flexible hybrid work setup and open, innovative company culture
• Attractive compensation package and long-term career perspective

Contact

daryl.evelyn@somi.de