Senior Low-Code Architect (Mendix)

Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in our DNA. We're trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future – to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrow’s markets, customers, and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses.

If you share our values and want to do the best work, for the right reasons, we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.

How you'll make an impact  

• Lead the architectural design and development of low-code solutions, specializing in   Mendix , while ensuring alignment with the broader software architecture landscape.  

• Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to understand their business needs,   identify   opportunities for low-code implementation, and define integration requirements.  

• Design and implement robust and scalable software architectures,   leveraging   low-code platforms such as   Mendix   and integrating them seamlessly with existing systems and external APIs.  

• Serve as a technical advisor to project teams, providing guidance on low-code best practices, architectural patterns, and integration strategies.  

• - Drive innovation by exploring emerging low-code technologies, frameworks, and platforms, and evaluating their applicability within the software architecture landscape.  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and infrastructure specialists, to deliver high-quality low-code solutions within project timelines and budget.  

• Act as a mentor and coach for developers, fostering their growth and knowledge in low-code development and software architecture.  

What's important to us  

• Bachelor's or   Master's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or a related field.  

• Extensive experience (8+ years) in software architecture .  

• Proven   track record   of designing and implementing complex and scalable software architectures, incorporating low-code platforms and integrations with external systems.  

• Deep   expertise   in   Mendix , including the ability to   leverage   its full potential for rapid application development and customization.  

• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, patterns, and best practices, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable architectural designs.  

• Solid knowledge of integration techniques and technologies, such as RESTful APIs, messaging queues, and event-driven architectures.  

• Experience with various integration approaches, including enterprise service bus (ESB), API gateways, and   microservices   architecture.  

• Proficient in working with diverse systems and technologies, and the ability to design and implement integrations between low-code platforms and legacy systems.  

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and technical teams.  

• You are willing to schedule on-site days at the client’s location as needed to ensure project success and enhance collaboration and efficiency within the team.  

• You are an excellent communicator, team player, and problem solver, with mandatory strong German language skills for effective day-to-day communication, as well as fluency in English (at least C1 level).  

What we offer

• Work life blend:   we offer a safe & healthy workplace, with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home

• Profit share scheme:   In addition to your annual salary, you may receive a profit share defined by the company’s success in the previous year 

• Global and Diverse Zühlke community:   witness how colleagues from all our 17 offices across the globe come together to create a unique, positive and inclusive work culture, learning from one another at annual team camps, and celebrating year-end parties and other local festivities.

• Committed to development:   we are committed to the growth of our people and are investing in your development. We’re empowering you to build the skills you need to make a positive impact, both personally and for our clients, today and in the future. To dive deeper into local benefits of working in Zühlke follow the   link.

If you feel you don't meet all the requirements, we are still happy to get to know you, learn more about your ambitions and ideas and look forward to receiving your application!

We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of their gender, personality, national origin, race, religion, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.