IT Architect for Public Security | eine IT-Architektin/ ein IT-Architekt (m/w/d) im Bereich der Öffentlichen Sicherheit

Job Summary

This role involves working as an IT Architect within the Federal Office of Administration (BVA), contributing significantly to public security initiatives in Germany and the EU. The architect will be responsible for building, maintaining, and evolving complex IT applications, including the National Weapons Register, the Central Register of Foreigners, and systems supporting the Schengen external borders (EES regulation) and the Smart Borders initiative. Day-to-day tasks include developing software architecture for a system landscape comprising over 70 systems with high availability requirements, piloting new technologies, integrating DevOps and containerization, and representing the BVA's interests in national and international committees. The ideal candidate thrives on technically complex challenges, possesses expertise in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), and is ready to take on a leadership role to drive digitalization in the security sector. This is a five-year fixed-term contract based in Cologne.