Senior Architect

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Architect based in Germany. This is a senior-level architecture opportunity for an experienced software engineering leader supporting multiple technology-driven businesses. You will operate as a fractional CTO, helping founders translate business priorities into realistic technical strategies and high-quality products. The role combines architecture, hands-on technical guidance, developer coaching, code reviews, and product-oriented problem solving. You will work across several projects, partnering closely with founders, product owners, engineers, and multidisciplinary delivery teams. Beyond client-facing work, you will contribute to improving engineering practices, recruitment, training, and internal technology capabilities. The environment is highly autonomous and collaborative, with flexibility to work full-time or begin on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for a technically strong architect who enjoys variety, strategic influence, and helping teams build scalable solutions in a startup-focused environment.