IT Architect for Public Security Systems | IT-Architektin / IT-Architekt im Bereich der Ö (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role offers an IT Architect the opportunity to make a significant contribution to public safety and digitalization across Germany and the EU. The architect will be instrumental in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of central, highly complex IT applications, including the National Weapons Register, the Central Register of Foreigners, and systems supporting the EU's Smart Borders Initiative and EES Regulation. Day-to-day tasks involve evolving the software architecture for a complex system landscape of over 70 systems with demanding availability requirements, often collaborating with external service providers. The position requires piloting new technologies, integrating DevOps and containerization into the existing infrastructure, and representing the Federal Office of Administration (BVA) interests in national and international working groups. Candidates must possess a strong background in IT architecture, agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), and professional experience in complex, distributed systems, ideally within a governmental or international context.