Software Engineering at Materna – We develop software that makes a difference.

From bespoke specialist systems and business-critical digital platforms to mobile applications: Materna is synonymous with holistic software engineering – offering methodological excellence, cutting-edge technology and industry-specific expertise. As a key engineering partner, we support organisations from the initial concept right through to stable operation – ensuring security, compliance and future-proofing.

A selection of our references

Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF)

Amprion

Autobahn GmbH

Federal Office of Justice

Federal Ministry of Finance

CLASS

DHL

Generalzolldirektion

ITZBund

Ministry of Justice of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia

NRW.Mobidrom Ltd

Our expertise: Holistic software engineering

Software is now business-critical infrastructure. That is why we view development not as a one-off project, but as an integrated engineering process. Our approach combines:

Requirements Engineering
Platform strategy
Agile methods and DevOps
Cloud-native architectures
Security by Design
Automation and CI/CD
Scalable delivery models
UX development
Sustainable maintainability
Operational Support

Whether it’s new development, modernisation or platform development: we create stable, robust and scalable software solutions.

Top rating in the “AI-driven ADM Services” ranking

The latest ISG report, “AI-driven ADM Services”, recognises Materna as a high-performing “Leader”. Key factors behind this rating include our comprehensive range of services, advanced technological expertise and global delivery capabilities. Materna offers a comprehensive range of services for application development and maintenance, from ideation and consultancy through to implementation and ongoing support. Successful projects with renowned clients, including those in the public sector and the automotive industry, as well as the use of state-of-the-art technologies such as DevSecOps and AI-driven development tools, underline our expertise. Read the full study and discover why Materna is the high-performing partner for your software projects.

What we develop

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Custom software and digital platforms

We develop bespoke applications for complex requirements:

Enterprise applications
Digital service platforms
Registry and data platforms
Integration solutions

In doing so, we rely on open standards, modular concepts and robust cloud architectures.

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AI applications

We develop bespoke AI applications in the following areas:

Agent and assistant systems
Service and process automation
Knowledge and document management
Data analysis and forecasting systems
Digital twins
Digital situational awareness

Our focus: Sovereign AI as the key to resilient organisations.

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Modernisation of specialist processes and legacy systems

Many organisations, particularly in the public sector, defence and regulated industries, face the challenge of outdated systems. We can help with:

Modernisation of specialist processes and registers
Migration to cloud or hybrid architectures
Refactoring of monolithic systems

Our focus: ensuring stability whilst fostering innovation.

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Quality Assurance and Software Testing

Quality is not a separate step, but an integral part of our engineering approach. Our services include:

Test automation
Performance and load testing
Security testing
Test management and governance
Establishment of test centres

Particularly in safety-critical and regulatory environments, we ensure verifiable quality and compliance.

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Mobile and app development

Digital services don’t stop at the desktop. We develop:

Citizen apps
Staff service apps
Mobile specialist applications
Secure backend connections
Cross-platform solutions

Usability, security and scalability are at the heart of our approach.

The benefits for you

Software engineering lays the foundations for stable, scalable and future-proof applications. Structured development methods enhance speed, quality and adaptability. This results in solutions that function effectively in the long term and can evolve in line with changing requirements.

Scalable and maintainable software

Structured architectures enable systems that run reliably and can be flexibly expanded.

Faster development and releases

Standardised processes such as Agile and DevOps shorten development cycles and speed up deployment.

Higher quality and reliability

Automated testing and clear standards reduce errors and ensure stable operation.

Future-proof technologies and architectures

Modern approaches such as cloud-native and microservices ensure that software remains adaptable and high-performing in the long term.

That’s why Materna...

Materna stands for high-performance, future-proof software engineering in business-critical and regulated environments. With over 40 years’ experience in application development, we combine technological depth with methodological excellence – from the modernisation of existing legacy systems to the development of cloud-native architectures. Our approach aims not only to deliver functional software, but also to establish it as a sustainable, scalable and secure foundation for our clients’ digital transformation. In doing so, we combine technological breadth, high quality standards and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements.

Over 40 years’ experience in application development

We have decades of experience in the development and enhancement of complex software systems – from traditional legacy applications to modern, cloud-native platforms.

Technological scope from legacy to cloud-native

We have expertise across a wide range of technologies and seamlessly integrate existing systems into modern architectures – prioritising sustainable modernisation over isolated new developments.

Expertise in regulated and safety-critical environments

We develop software for demanding sectors such as the public sector, KRITIS and regulated industries, whilst meeting the highest standards of security, compliance and stability.

Clear governance and quality standards

Our development processes follow defined governance models and quality guidelines – ensuring transparent, traceable and reliable software development at an enterprise level.

Sustainable and scalable software architectures

We develop solutions that are sustainable in the long term and can be adapted flexibly – with a focus on maintainability, scalability and future-proofing.

A partnership-based approach rather than a short-term project-based approach

We view software engineering as a long-term partnership and support our clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their applications – from conception through to ongoing development.

Industry-specific expertise

Our engineering expertise is complemented by in-depth industry knowledge. We combine technological excellence with regulatory expertise and long-term project responsibility.

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Public Sector

Digital administration, the OZG, register modernisation and robust platform architectures

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Defence and KRITIS

Safety-critical systems, high availability requirements, regulatory compliance

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Enterprise

Scalable business platforms, data-driven applications and cloud transformation

Our strategic partners at Software Factory

AWS

Camunda

Microsoft

Pega

NVIDIA

Let’s go into detail

The project begins with an analysis of requirements and the target vision, followed by iterative development, testing and a phased rollout.

We utilise modern technologies such as cloud-native architectures, microservices, container platforms and established programming languages.

Existing systems are analysed and integrated into new architectures via interfaces, APIs or through a phased modernisation process.

Quality is ensured through automated testing, code reviews, continuous integration and clear development standards.

Software engineering is particularly well suited to companies with complex requirements, bespoke applications or a need for high scalability.

Collaboration is closely coordinated, usually organised in an agile manner and managed transparently – with clear lines of responsibility and regular coordination.

Are you planning to develop new software or modernise your software environment?

Talk to our engineering experts.

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Stephan Eisermann
Senior Vice President Software Factory

Portrait von Ansprechpartner Marcus Rieks

Top rating in the “AI-driven ADM Services” ranking

Custom software and digital platforms

AI applications

Modernisation of specialist processes and legacy systems

Quality Assurance and Software Testing

Mobile and app development

Scalable and maintainable software

Faster development and releases

Higher quality and reliability

Future-proof technologies and architectures

Over 40 years’ experience in application development

Technological scope from legacy to cloud-native

Expertise in regulated and safety-critical environments

Clear governance and quality standards

Sustainable and scalable software architectures

A partnership-based approach rather than a short-term project-based approach

Public Sector

Defence and KRITIS

Enterprise

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Stephan Eisermann Senior Vice President Software Factory

Marcus Rieks Senior Vice President Enterprise Transformation

Stephan Eisermann
Senior Vice President Software Factory

Marcus Rieks
Senior Vice President Enterprise Transformation