Software Architect – T&A (Tools and Automation)

Inside of TADY’s CoC (Aircraft Systems Centre of Competence), Highly Integrated Systems (HIS) is a newly created organization (Domain) with specific responsibilities in Multisystem Architectures, Airborne Computing Platforms, IMA and Modular Integration, HW/SW Certification and Infrastructure and Digitalization , acting as Multisystem and IMA Design Office and providing transversal support and services to the whole System’s CoC. This organization has been created to evolve and prepare the CoC’s organization to the new challenges and paradigms in the Systems design, to attend current and future customer needs and to foster reuse, common strategies alignment, economy of scale, multisystem architectures and digitalization. The aim is to deliver cross-functional strategies, artefacts and support for the design, development and certification of Air Power systems by centralizing competencies, expertise and activities to act as Multisystem Design Office. Tasks and Responsibilities The Software Architect T&A shall be responsible for the Design, implement, and maintain a robust Python-based automation framework. The responsibilities of the  Software Architect  for the Tools & Automation Team will be the following: Automation Framework Development: Design, implement, and maintain a robust Python-based automation framework used across multiple programs and environments. This includes defining architecture patterns, reusable components, libraries, and ensuring consistency, scalability, and maintainability across all automation projects. End-to-End Automation Lifecycle: Lead the full development lifecycle of automation solutions — from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and release to the end customer.  Software Design & Architecture: Define and enforce software design principles, coding standards, and architectural patterns (e.g., modular, hexagonal, and event-driven architectures). Programming & Scripting: Develop high-quality, production-grade code primarily in  Python , complemented by strong  Shell scripting (Bash/PowerShell)  skills for system-level automation. Containerization & CI/CD Integration: Design and maintain Docker-based build environments and pipelines. Integrate automations into  Jenkins CI/CD workflows , ensuring reliable build, test, and deployment processes. Code Quality & Testing: Promote automated testing practices, including unit, integration, and regression testing. Implement continuous integration strategies to ensure code quality and early detection of issues. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with internal customers and other DevOps teams to translate operational needs into software solutions.  Documentation & Standards: Ensure that all developed tools and automations are properly documented — including architectural decisions, API contracts, and deployment procedures — maintaining traceability and compliance with engineering standards. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and integrate new technologies and methodologies to enhance the automation ecosystem.

Degree in  Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar , with relevant experience in software architecture and DevOps environments. 3+ years of experience  in software development and architecture, ideally in automation or tooling domains. Advanced level of Python programming , including design patterns, object-oriented programming, and modular architectures. Strong experience with  Shell scripting  (Bash or PowerShell) for automation and integration tasks. Proficiency with Docker  and containerized development environments. Experience designing and maintaining  CI/CD pipelines  (preferably Jenkins). Solid understanding of  software architecture patterns ,  API design , and  versioning strategies . Strong focus on  code quality , testing, and maintainability. Excellent  communication and stakeholder management