Senior Software Developer, Architect

Boehringer Ingelheim

. Drive and establish modern AI-enabled software development practices, including coding, testing, documentation, code reviews, and application maintenance .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeGermanySenior💰 €91,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI-enabled software development practices, including coding, testing, and documentation, while leading technical handovers and mentoring internal teams. Proficient in assessing software architecture and implementing modern development standards across diverse technology stacks.

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Master’s Degree In Computer ScienceStrong Hands-On Software Engineering ExpertiseExperience With AI-Assisted Development ToolsUnderstanding Of Software ArchitectureFluency In German And English

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAutomated TestingCode ReviewsApplication MaintenanceDatabase ManagementAPI DevelopmentGit-Based DevelopmentJavaPythonSoftware Architecture

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

OraclePostgreSQLDockerKubernetesOpenShiftAzureAWS

Industry Keywords

AI-Enabled Software DevelopmentModern Development PracticesKnowledge TransferTechnical GuidanceSustainable Internal Expertise

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureDockerJavaKubernetesOpenShiftOraclePostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive and establish modern AI-enabled software development practices, including coding, testing, documentation, code reviews, and application maintenance
Lead the technical handover and knowledge transfer of software solutions from external partners
Build sustainable internal expertise
Support development of an internal developer team through onboarding, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance
Define and implement common development standards and ways of working across multiple teams and software solutions
Analyze, modernize, and continuously improve existing software architectures
Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of research software applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field
Several years of professional software development experience, ideally in a senior developer or technical lead role
Strong hands-on software engineering expertise
Experience with AI-assisted development tools and modern development practices
Ability to assess the quality and maintainability of AI-generated code
Understanding of software architecture, databases, APIs, automated testing, Git-based development, and modern software engineering standards
Experience with Java, Python, Oracle/PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and Azure/AWS is beneficial
Ability to quickly learn and work across different technology stacks
Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills
Fluency in German and English; German is the primary working language

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working time models, including home office and flexible working hours, depending on department and position
Additional days off (“bridge-days”) without using vacation days
Subsidized staff restaurant and cafeteria with vegetarian and vegan options
Training and development opportunities
Health promotion programs for physical and mental health
Public transport ticket costs covered