Software Architect

Who you are

• An appreciation for Technological risks and articulation of Non-functional requirements is required
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are expected alongside a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
• You will have strong experience with the Microsoft Tech Stack and associated infrastructure and how it applies to DevOps and Security
• You will have a keen interest in doing things the right way and for taking on new challenges
• The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and familiarity with other Cloud Platform offerings
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 8 years development experience
• 3+ years of experience working in a Software, Technical or Solution Architecture role
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and design patterns
• Exposure to design/build of reliable distributed enterprise systems capable of scaling to serve high volumes of traffic
• High attention to detail and willingness to take on complex technical challenges
• Proficiency in the Microsoft stack - .Net (c#), Web Api, Azure Services (inclu. Cosmos, Azure Sql, App Insights, Key Vault, AFD, etc.), Azure Devops, etc
• Familiarity with GCP offerings such as GKE, Postgres, and Cloud Functions
• Experience/Knowledge of JavaScript/Typescript Frameworks such as Angular and React
• Full understanding of the SDLC, with experience working with DDD, TDD, CI/CD
• Experience in Event Driven Architecture, Microservices, Kafka
• Exposure to Container Technology (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
• Microsoft Azure / .Net certification an advantage
• Use of Co-Pilot/Other for AI design & coding efficiency gains
• A keen interest in AI technologies and tooling and how they can be leveraged by teams to accelerate Delivery and value to the business and our customers
• Intellectual curiosity and learning ability
• Excellent communication, documentation, design and stakeholder management skills

What the job involves

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Architect to join our Architecture team
• This is an opportunity to contribute to the design and architecture of our cloud-based platform using the latest technology advancements and methodologies
• You will work closely with cross BU Engineering and Product teams to ensure implementation aligns with architectural designs to deliver enterprise solutions to our customers at scale
• While this role primarily involves Solution Architecture, it is expected that the candidate also has strong development skills and can help deliver on some core Platform offerings
• As a Software Architect, you will participate in architectural and key decision-making forums regarding choice of technologies, design approaches and Product roadmap
• You will maintain a strong focus on the reliability, performance and security of our platform centred around a positive customer experience
• Work with Product and Engineering Management to define the Product Roadmap and associated designs / technical enablers
• Facilitate implementation of a cloud-based platform that is secure, cost efficient, reliable, performant & scalable
• Define and maintain software architecture standards and best practices
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable and secure software solutions
• Communicate NFR’s and designs effectively both formally and verbally
• Identify and help to reduce any Strategic Technical Debt
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure alignment with architectural goals and solution designs
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality products for our platform
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to development teams
• Actively contribute to the development of core platform packages/template projects
• Keep abreast of the latest technological advancements that will help us to continuously improve our platform offering
• Partner with Architecture, DevOps and Platform Engineering teams to automate deployments, enforce governance, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with all applicable policies and standards

Benefits

• Choose how you work, hybrid or onsite
• Gain extensive training, guidance and support
• Work in an environment that is truly collaborative, innovative and supportive
• Have a clear pathway for your progression
• Make an impact and be part of digital ways to a cleaner world!