About the Position

Software & Solution Architect (m/w/d) Data Spaces & Tractus-X im Projekt Tractus-X Accelerator

About Us

Who We Are

ARENA2036 stands for „Active Research Environment for the Next generation of Automobiles” and is one of nine research camps of the funding initiative „Forschungscampus – öffentlich-private Partnerschaft für Innovationen“ in Germany. ARENA2036 is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Technology (BMFTR) and is managed as a registered association with members from academia and industry. Our members are active in various disciplines – from the automotive industry to aerospace, textile and material research, and work science.

What We Do

The members of ARENA2036 are key to the co-creative work on various interdisciplinary projects. In this way, different professional perspectives, (work) cultures, and approaches come together and complement each other in ARENA2036. Based on excellent, interdisciplinary basic and applied research, disruptive and breakthrough innovations are to be generated and transferred to industry. Thus, ARENA2036 aims to contribute to the active shaping of future work, mobility, and production in the context of digitalization. With its location in Stuttgart, the focus is on the automotive and production sectors, hence the focus on the year 2036 – the 150th anniversary of the automobile.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Software & Solution Architect (m/w/d) – Data Spaces, AI & Cloud for the Tractus-X Accelerator Project.

In this central key role, you will act as a technical advisory body and architectural head for projects and members around Tractus-X. You will analyze the needs of partners, design viable solution options, and actively drive the content and technological development of the ecosystem. In addition to Tractus-X, you will also shape the integration of forward-looking topics such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and scalable cloud infrastructures. At the same time, you will structure the ARENA2036-owned application landscape and support members in the implementation of innovative use cases.

Architecture Design & Standardization: Design, further development, and review of reference architectures, technical guidelines, and best practices for Tractus-X and industrial data rooms
Technology Trends & Synergies: Development of system architectures with regard to the connection of AI models/AI services and modern cloud infrastructures (cloud-native ecosystems)
Content Impulse: Identification of technical gaps and initiation of strategic developments of the open-source ecosystem based on real needs
Technical Consulting & Onboarding: Comprehensive needs analysis and solution design for project partners and ARENA2036 members in the implementation of data room and AI use cases
Structuring the IT Landscape: Design and further development of the ARENA2036-owned application, cloud, and data infrastructure
International Networking: Close cooperation with national and international partners and open-source initiatives for the further development of data room and tech standards
Strategic Planning: Professional co-responsibility for technical governance and sustainability work to support the thematic field and project management

Requirements

Successfully completed degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable qualification with several years of practical experience as a software, solution, or systems architect
Solid knowledge and practical experience with industrial data room technologies (e.g., Eclipse DataspaceComponents/EDC, Tractus-X, Catena-X, Gaia-X, IDS-RAM, Dataspace Protocol)
Profound understanding of modern cloud infrastructures (e.g., cloud-native, Kubernetes, API management) and interest/experience in the integration of AI/ML applications in data rooms
Proven experience in requirements analysis, architecture design, and technical consulting for heterogeneous stakeholders (industry & research)
Strong communication skills and translation competence between high-level strategy and technical detail implementation
Experience in the automotive or manufacturing environment is advantageous
Practical experience as a committer or maintainer in open-source projects (e.g., Eclipse Foundation) is a plus
Fluency in German and English

We Offer

Flexible working hours
Flat hierarchies
Insights into cutting-edge technologies and projects
Room for maneuver and a large science and industry network
Space for your own ideas and personal development
Modern and cooperative working environment
An engaged, cooperative, and supportive team
Individual training and further education opportunities and diverse development opportunities, responsibility, and room for maneuver
Above-average remuneration -... and much more!

Working hours: 40 hours/week

Start: from September 2026

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Apply now to become part of our great team!

Please submit your application documents (CV, certificates, and a short motivation letter if you wish) via our application form on the homepage.

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Job Field

IT and Software Development

Career Level

With professional experience

Working Hours

Full-time

Employment Type

Permanent

Locations

Pfaffenwaldring 19

70569 Stuttgart

Germany

Hybrid work

Contact Person

David Görzig

[email protected]