Software Architect – T&A (Tools and Automation)

Job Description:

Inside of TADYs 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 Systems CoC. This organization has been created to evolve and prepare the CoCs 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 theSoftware Architectfor 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 inPython complemented by strongShell scripting (Bash/PowerShell)skills for system-level automation.

• Containerization & CI/CD Integration:
  Design and maintain Docker-based build environments and pipelines. Integrate automations intoJenkins 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.

Required Skills

• Degree inSoftware Engineering Computer Science or similar with relevant experience in software architecture and DevOps environments.

• 3 years of experiencein 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 withShell scripting(Bash or PowerShell) for automation and integration tasks.

• Proficiency with Dockerand containerized development environments.

• Experience designing and maintainingCI/CD pipelines(preferably Jenkins).

• Solid understanding ofsoftware architecture patternsAPI design andversioning strategies.

• Strong focus oncode quality testing and maintainability.

• Excellentcommunication and stakeholder managementskills with a customer-oriented mindset.

• Ability to work autonomously while aligning with team objectives and long-term vision.

• English at negotiation level German and/or French is a plus.

Additional valuable skills:

• Experience inmicroservices architectureandevent-driven systems.

• Knowledge ofinfrastructure automation tools(e.g. Ansible Terraform) ororchestration platforms(e.g. Kubernetes).

• Familiarity withFastAPIFlask or similar Python backend frameworks.

• Experience withGit-based workflowscode review processes andsemantic versioning.

• Knowledge ofAPI integration(e.g. REST APIs SOAP APIs RPC etc.).

• Experience withlogging monitoring andtelemetrytools for automation health tracking.

• Exposure todomain-driven design (DDD)andhexagonal architectureprinciples.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset focused on delivering durable scalable solutions.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days and additional days-off along the year (35 days off in total)

• Attractive salary and compensation package

• Hybrid model of working when possible promoting the work-life balance (40% remote work)

• Collective transport service in some sites

• Benefits such as health insurance employee stock options retirement plan...

• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen kindergarten medical office

• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment

• Special rates in products & benefits

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US

Airbus is a leader in designing manufacturing and delivering aerospace products services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

With around 130000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry connecting people and places via air and space.

At Airbus we support you to work connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Last but not least the company has been awarded with the Top Employers Spain 2025 certification and Top Employers Europe 2025 by Top Employers Institute.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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