Computer Scientist - Software Architect

NIKI is looking for graduates of Technical University Departments/ Schools of Sciences/ Computer & Software Engineering, or similar disciplines to design and develop software applications for the automotive industry.

Become a member of NIKI Digital Engineering!

If you have completed your studies or doctorate and are looking for new challenges, interdisciplinary and diverse teams, and projects, send us your resume.

Our strategy is to transfer the know-how into practice. TWT is our close and lasting partner that accompanies our vision. Within the framework of our close and daily cooperation, we design solutions for the customers and partners of TWT, such as Daimler, Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, CARIAD, IBM, Samsung, and Microsoft. Our interdisciplinary backgrounds and competencies in IT, Digital Engineering, and Consulting actualize our solutions accompanied by our visions.

What to expect

• Be a member of a TOP team. Highly qualified, innovative, and interconnected.
• Get involved with topics at the forefront of the technology: Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Driving, E-Mobility, Model Based Systems Engineering, or Virtual Experience.
• Acquire social skills and engage with professionals in the field of data science.
• Collaborate with a group of international professionals on different projects.
• Advance your knowledge and career towards managerial roles.
• A dynamic, challenging environment resulting in continuous learning / education /progression.
• An enjoyable and international work culture.
• Ability to expand knowledge and responsibilities.
• An opportunity to influence the direction of a fast-growing area of the business.

Task Description

• Develop modern software architectures for highly demanding technology and innovation projects at premium automotive OEMs.
• Be familiar with the latest IT solutions, such as web and cloud technologies.
• Embrace Continuous Delivery in the further development of cloud and web architectures and actively contribute ideas for implementing sustainable code.
• Actively improve our software development process and contribute your implementations to deliverables as part of an agile team.
• Build long-term customer relationships and maintain them through close collaboration and regular meetings.
• Coordinate our interdisciplinary projects in close cooperation with our customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree with top grades in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a similar discipline, preferably with a PhD.
• Confident in working with a variety of technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, Docker, TypeScript, Java, C#, Node.js, React, Angular, MongoDB, Oracle, ...).
• Software Design & Architecture: Deep understanding of design patterns (e.g., MVC, Singleton, Factory), architectural styles (e.g., microservices, event-driven, layered architecture) and modeling tools (UML, SysML).
• Strong presentation and communication skills combined with excellent technical understanding and a confident demeanor.
• Initial experience with the containerized deployment of such applications in cloud environments like Azure, AWS, or Cloud Foundry.
• Excellent command of the English language and technical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enjoy interaction and direct communication, with a strong customer focus, assertiveness, and a sense of responsibility.
• Highly self-motivated and a team player -ideally with first experience working in young, dynamic teams.
• Innovative mindset, initiative, strong analytical and entrepreneurial thinking—and a good sense of humor.
• Good command of the German language.

What we offer

• Structured learning on the job, professional feedback, and a mentor open to all your questions.
• Innovative, highly technically demanding industry and research projects, interdisciplinary teams, and highly qualified colleagues.
• Open doors, and the chance to take over responsibility quickly – participate, shape, and leave your fingerprint.
• Discover new talents and shape your career path: Become a specialist, project manager, or manager.
• Simultaneous, collaborative work using modern digital platforms.
• Workplace flexibility.
• Flexible working hours thanks to our attractive flextime model - only compatible projects.
• Enjoy working with great colleagues in your day-to-day work.

Are you intrigued to find out more about this position? Then apply for a job with us!