Senior IT Solution Architect D7 - Digital Platforms & Technology Transfer (f/m/d)

Frankfurt am Main

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D7 is Clearstream's team dedicated to delivering innovative issuance services for financial securities — from shares and warrants to funds. Without these services, there would be nothing to trade on the German financial market. The D7 IT Team develops the next-generation software that enables your business colleagues and customers to boost volume and processing efficiency, i.e. increase revenue and decrease operation costs.

As a D7 IT Solution Design and Technology expert you will become a member of our growing team of IT experts and will contribute to the creation of the issuance platform for electronic securities and its integration into the existing landscape of Clearstream. You will get a chance to use your expertise, to steer, cooperate with and learn from experienced colleagues as well as follow different routes to discover features and possibilities like AI or block-chain.

• Communicate with functional and business analysts to understand, shape, and translate requirements into effective IT solution designs
• Align with D7 programme management on strategic priorities and architectural direction
• Cooperate with Clearstream and Deutsche Börse Group architecture teams to ensure cohesive and sustainable system design
• Design efficient IT systems and components that meet business needs while ensuring stability and long-term sustainability
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation covering all aspects of solution design
• Steer implementation decisions, monitor production issues, and incorporate lessons learned into future design iterations
• Continuously evaluate existing solutions and drive improvements in response to evolving requirements and operational needs

• 10+ years of hands-on professional experience in software development using object-oriented languages (Java, C++, or C#)
• Proven track record of leading and steering engineering teams within a software delivery context, with the ability to balance technical excellence, operational stability, and functional priorities
• Demonstrated experience owning and developing innovative, customer-facing applications in the financial sector, including API design and microservices architecture
• Solid understanding of the full software development, delivery, and operations lifecycle within a large, highly regulated organisation
• Highly analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex options, make well-reasoned decisions, and take clear ownership of outcomes
• Excellent communication skills — capable of explaining technical topics to non-technical stakeholders, and confident in asking questions, voicing concerns, and challenging ideas constructively
• Strong team player with a collaborative spirit, able to work effectively across diverse backgrounds and personalities
• High degree of self-motivation and independence, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in German, French, Luxembourgish, or Czech is a plus
• University degree in IT, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field (equivalent experience will be considered)

• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tooling, as well as Docker, OpenShift, or cloud-based high-availability deployments
• Familiarity with distributed ledger technologies (e.g. DAML, R3 Corda, Hyperledger, Kaleido)
• Experience with Kafka and related event-streaming tools
• Hands-on experience maintaining or transforming legacy systems, and working with web frontend technologies (HTML5, JavaScript, CSS)

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.