For our client, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of components for the automotive industry, we are looking for a Smalltalk Architect in Germany, Frankfurt am Main.

Within the automotive industry, it is one of the leading global manufacturers of exterior rearview mirrors, wiring harnesses and polymer modules and has a diversified industry-leading portfolio of auto ancillary products and services that make it a full system solutions provider for its customers across the globe.

Must have: German language (at least B2)

Services Required

The contractor will be responsible for:

• Technical Architecture & Development:

• Implementation of technical components in Smalltalk applications.
• Design and implementation of technical components in Smalltalk technologies, including performance optimizations.
• Creation of detailed IT design descriptions for the implementation of complex requirements.
• Programming, implementation, and customizing of technical components in applications, including associated interfaces, modules, and databases, in compliance with the client's standards.
• Technical support in the implementation of architectural decisions and technical requirements.
• Conducting code reviews and implementing corrections from test phases.

• Documentation & Testing:

• Documentation and archiving of the business process related to the electronic timetable.
• Creating system documentation and delivery packages for relevant applications.
• Execution of unit tests, component tests, module tests, and module group tests.

• Consulting & Coordination:

• Analyzing technical requirements of IT systems and developing technical implementation options.
• Coordination and documentation of non-functional requirements.
• Consulting with the client on technical implementation options.
• Reporting risks and problems to the technical architects and project management.

• System Integration:

• Connection of upstream systems, such as GFD-Z (common timetable data trains) in the timetable IT environment.
• Retrieval of timetable information on the on-board device.
• Display of the electronic timetable with speed restriction sections on a driver’s display.

The bidder must meet the following mandatory technical requirements:

• Experience:

• At least 5 years of practical experience in object-oriented analysis and design (OOA and OOD).
• 5 years of proven experience in implementing technical solutions in projects with over 15 employees.
• 3 years of professional knowledge in timetable IT systems.
• 4 years of practical experience with Windows dialogs and TestMentor (automation of GUI tests) in Smalltalk Visual.

• Technical Skills:

• Expertise in Smalltalk Visual programming language.
• Knowledge of Oracle databases, SQL Developer, and Linux shell scripting.
• Proven experience with agile methodologies like SCRUM, SaFe, etc.
• Experience with Docker, AWS, and GIT Lab pipeline construction.

• Certifications:

• Certified architect in more than one architecture topic according to iSAQB or a comparable qualification.
• “UML Intermediate” or “UML Foundation” certification.
• Proof of certification or 5 years of practical experience in the last 10 years, documented in the CV.

• Project References:

• At least 1 project reference with a period of deployment of 3 years, or two project references with at least 1.5 years of deployment.
• Two project references in technical architecture in complex IT systems.

The following target requirements will be considered in the technical and specialist evaluation:

• Methodological Knowledge:

• Proven methodological knowledge and experience in their application, such as SCRUM, SaFe, etc.

• Experience:

• 4 years of experience in Docker, AWS, and GIT Lab pipeline construction.
• 2 project references in the CV related to technical architecture in complex IT systems.

• Certifications:

• Certified architect in multiple architecture topics according to iSAQB or comparable qualifications.