Team Lead Software Architecture

Advertised by Try&Hire on behalf of a client · Reference TAH-KVE2K

Discipline
Software engineer
Region
Zurich, Nänikon (ZH)
Client
Precision instruments manufacturing
Advertised on
24.10.2026

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This role leads a team of software architects shaping the cross-product architecture of laboratory instruments, combining people leadership with deep technical architecture expertise.

Your tasks

  • Provide technical and managerial leadership for around seven software architects
  • Align architects across product lines and early project phases with project and product management
  • Facilitate architecture decisions and make decisions yourself when required
  • Ensure consistent standards, reviews and traceable architecture decisions
  • Further develop the cross-product target architecture and drive modularization and harmonization
  • Set technical guardrails considering maintainability, robustness, performance and cybersecurity
  • Ensure devices can be integrated into PC software and customer systems, harmonizing interfaces and protocols

What you bring

  • Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a comparable field
  • Several years of experience as a software or systems architect for complex products
  • Leadership experience with a team of similar size, ideally including disciplinary leadership
  • Experience with modular, reusable architectures and platforms and device integration into PC and data systems
  • Experience with in-house developed hardware and Linux on devices (Debian) is a strong advantage
  • Technology-independent architectural thinking, ideally with knowledge of C/C++ and C#
  • Experience in regulated environments including data integrity/GxP and cybersecurity (CRA, IEC 62443) is desirable
  • Very good English skills; German skills are a major advantage

Conditions

  • Workload: 100 %
  • Work model: Hybrid
  • Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

  • Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model
  • 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year
  • 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position

Technologies

  • C/C++
  • C#
  • Linux
  • Debian
  • CRA
  • IEC 62443
  • OIML

How to apply

You apply with your Try&Hire profile: upload your CV, check the details, enter key facts and availability. A short introduction video is optional but helps. Our team will get in touch if your profile fits the assignment.

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