TimeTac
System Architect (f/m/d)
TimeTacAustria10 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology, Engineering +1

At TimeTac, you’ll design the backbone of a platform that helps organisations use time in a meaningful way.

If you are passionate about building robust systems and shaping the architecture of a leading cloud-application, we’d love to hear from you.


📍 Graz/Austria

🕒 Full-time 38,5h/week


About TimeTac

TimeTac is a continually growing and innovative software company with a focus on developing and providing web-based and mobile time tracking solutions. We maintain a modern, open corporate culture with a strong vision and a great working atmosphere in which creative thinking is encouraged. The products of TimeTac are among some of the leading cloud applications in the categories of time tracking and absence planning solutions.


Your future Role

  • Design, develop and maintain the overall system architecture for our SaaS time-tracking and absence-management platform.
  • Work closely with the Product, Software and DevOps teams to define technology strategies, ensure scalability, performance and security.
  • Lead the evaluation and integration of new technologies, frameworks and tools to support our growth.
  • Ensure architectural consistency, a high-quality codebase and align systems with long-term objectives and best practices.
  • Mentor and guide other engineers in architectural decisions, code reviews and system design discussions.
  • Participate in defining and shaping our infrastructure roadmap (cloud, microservices, APIs, integrations) and ensure alignment with business needs.
  • Drive cross-team collaboration, communicate architecture changes pro-actively and help TimeTac adapt to evolving technical requirements.
  • In this influential role, you will report directly to our Head of Software Development.


You’ll fit great with these Skills and Qualifications

  • Strong background (5+ years) in software architecture, (large) system design and development in a SaaS or cloud environment.
  • Proven experience with microservices, distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and optionally event-driven architecture.
  • Ideally, you have a full-stack understanding and profile. Hands-on skills with modern backend technologies in the PHP domain, with frameworks like Symfony, Laravel (or relevant other frameworks such as Node.js) and/or experience with front-end frameworks like React, React Native or Angular.
  • Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
  • Deep understanding of performance optimisation, scalability, security (incl. data protection) and maintainability.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture and a proactive mindset.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills. You’re comfortable working with Software, Product, QA and DevOps teams.
  • Fluent English skills are a must, German skills are a nice-to-have. You can work in a multicultural, dynamic environment.


This may inspire you: Our benefits

  • Fully support the relocation process & work permit.
  • Modern office in the city center of Graz, incl. rooftop terrace with a view of the Schlossberg, climbing wall, table tennis, darts, putting green, etc.
  • Flexible working time models (e.g. 4-day week).
  • Remote working possibility (2 days a week).
  • € 4.– food vouchers for each day in the office.
  • Daily fresh organic fruit, coffee & tea.
  • 2 x per month free business brunch in the office with free finger food and organic juices.
  • Personal and professional development opportunities.
  • Multicultural team with a great team spirit.
  • Flexibility to select the latest hardware of your choice within a given budget.
  • € 300.– health budget per person and year for your physical fitness, e.g., Chair Shiatsu, fitness courses in the office, special equipment to promote employee health.
  • Initiatives for mental health (online and F2F counseling).
  • Changing rooms and shower facilities for those who would like to spend their break doing some sports, e.g. go for a run at the "Murradweg".
  • Team events and celebrations of achieved milestones.
  • Full support when starting your new position with an individual onboarding plan, incl. a personal buddy.


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We welcome applicants of any gender and origin to become part of the success story of our highly motivated team.


For this influential role, we provide a minimum gross annual salary of €62,790 with at least five years of relevant experience in System Architecture based on the IT collective agreement. This applies to a full-time position of 38.5 hours per week.


Individual qualifications and experience relevant to the open position will be considered for the salary and there is a clear willingness to overpay.

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