Software Architect - Backend Solutions

The Technical Architect will be responsible for scoping, design, and documentation of technology specific solutions across products. The architect will be working with technical leads, senior developers, and CTO leadership to establish, manage and lead the best course of action given the business requirements and technical challenges.

• Additional annual leave days
• Day off on your birthday
• Additional health insurance and dental service coverage
• Multisport card
• Food Vouchers
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work with casual visits in the office
• Attractive annual bonus
• Referral bonus
• Training and development opportunities

• Proven experience in developing backend solutions, frontend applications, or data warehouse systems.
• Strong proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and working with both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Expertise in designing, developing, and managing distributed systems.
• Proficient in at least one of the following technologies: RabbitMQ, Kafka, Ignite, JMS, or Hazelcast.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and event-driven service topologies.
• Solid background in project management, software development, and agile methodologies.
• Comprehensive experience across the full software development lifecycle, including system analysis, design, development, testing, and production support.
• Deep understanding of REST API design principles.
• Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.

Advantages:

• Knowledge of design patterns, experience delivering technical architecture
• Understanding of principles of the Clean Architecture and Software craftmanship
• Knowledge of multi-threaded applications, OOP & MVC concepts and design patterns
• Understanding principles of database modelling
• Basic Knowledge of software project lifecycle tools – e.g. Maven, Gradle, etc.
• Infrastructure experience: Docker, OpenStack (nice to have), AWS, Kubernetes

• Creating and maintaining non-functional requirements for software components
• Working with the teams to establish the priorities regarding the delivery of non-functional requirements
• Continually identifying and driving improvements through technical debt reduction
• Identifying bad processes, development lifecycle issues and highlighting to the leadership team
• Responsible for the reusable software component architecture within the business
• Partake in the creation and maintenance of the common architectural and development practices for the company
• Contributing to code reviews, ensuring good software design patterns are implemented
• Displaying effective leadership, good communications skills and a delivery / goal orientated work ethic
• Mentor managers/team leaders to implement best practices to motivate and organize their teams
• Work together with relevant stakeholders across the Engineering departments including security, product, delivery, infrastructure, etc.
• Guide and provide input to all strategic and technical planning for the engineering department