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Tecan Software Competence Center GmbH

Director System Architecture and Standards*

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    Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany
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Our purpose. At Tecan we are driven to improve people’s lives and health. We do this by empowering our customers to scale healthcare innovation globally from life science to the clinic. We collaborate with our customers from early-stage innovation through project implementation and beyond. We deliver the products, services and solutions that make lab processes and medical procedures precise, reproducible and compliant. Stay unique and make it count. Our values - trust, highest standards and ambition - are the cornerstones of our business and provide the framework for Tecan's culture. We foster a positive and empowering environment where our rarest assets, our unique employees, can grow and bring their passion and talent to work. *We welcome applications from people of all genders. Join Tecan! Join the market leader! Work in an international and dynamic environment, share our success! Ever wondered how your skills and unique background could impact the world of tomorrow? Join our R&D team and bring your passion and talent to work. Director System Architecture and Standards* Wiesbaden, Germany or Männedorf, Switzerland Your contribution In this strategic leadership role, you will define and evolve end-to-end architecture, ensuring alignment across hardware, software, electronics, and consumables to enable scalable, modular, and reusable technology platforms. You will own our platform modularization strategy and provide system-level technical governance, driving innovation, efficiency, and regulatory robustness across product lines. Additionally, you will oversee DevOps infrastructure and tools, ensuring standardized and efficient CI/CD pipelines and system development practices. Define and lead the end-to-end system architecture across our platforms (mechanics, electronics, software, consumables)Define our platform modularization strategy and long-term architectural roadmapsDevelop and maintain reference architectures, interface contracts, and design rulesAct as Design Authority, chair architecture boards, and ensure cross-project architectural integrityEnsure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485) and support risk controlDrive architectural trade-offs and technical decisions across disciplinesContinuously improve architectural methods, tools, and practices, drive efficiency through internal R&D toolingSupport project success through technical governance, planning, and KPI trackingOversee the DevOps team managing CI/CD pipelines, SOUP integration, and reusable internal modulesCollaborate with R&D, Product Management, Operations, and Quality to align technology and architecture with business goalsRepresent Tecan in technical consortia and standardization bodiesYour background We’re not just looking for hard skills: We’re looking for people who bring their passion and talent to work. Technical degree (Master or equivalent) in Engineering, ideally in Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or related fieldsContinuous education in systems architecture, systems engineering (e.g., INCOSE certification)At least 10 years of experience in R&D, with 3+ years in a senior system architecture role; experience in platform development Excellent spoken and written English communication skills (German is a plus)Willingness to travel occasionally to Tecan sites or to attend external technical forums is requiredWhat makes working at Tecan uniqueThe chance to make it count and to have an impact on the world of tomorrowWorking in an international and diverse environment The chance to grow your career within the companyFeel empowered by our strong and unique company culture Comprehensive compensation and benefits packageJoin Tecan, a great place to work!We recently received the Great Place to Work certification. We’re looking forward to receiving your application online. Please submit your CV or resume (w/o picture and w/o cover letter, reference letters and diplomas are optional). Only applications that fully meet our requirements will be considered. For questions, please contact Lena Weyers: #architecture #security #devops #software #development #diversity #inclusion #lifescience #wiesbaden Tecan Software Competence Center GmbH, Peter-Sander-Straße 41 a, 55252 Mainz-Kastel

Nice-to-have skills

  • DevOps
  • Software Architecture
  • Systems Engineering
  • Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

Work experience

  • Build/Release
  • DevOps
  • Software Architect

Languages

  • English
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