Senior Software Architect

Senior Software Architect

The Senior Software Architect is responsible for leading the architectural design and development of complex software systems. This role involves overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring the implementation of high-quality solutions that align with both technical and business objectives. The Senior Software Architect will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and stakeholders, to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Design:

• Lead the design of software systems, ensuring scalable, secure, and robust solutions.
• Develop and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and coding guidelines.
• Oversee the creation of architectural documentation, diagrams, and flowcharts.

Technology Strategy:

• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks that meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership to define and evolve the long-term technology vision.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, evaluating how they can be incorporated into the company's tech stack.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure the seamless integration of architectural changes.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to software developers and engineering teams.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain quality and ensure adherence to architectural standards.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Communicate technical decisions and architectural trade-offs clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Performance & Optimization:

• Analyze existing systems for scalability, performance bottlenecks, and potential areas for improvement.
• Define and implement strategies for system reliability, availability, and performance.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks in the software architecture and provide strategies for risk mitigation.
• Ensure that security best practices are integrated into the software development process.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise:

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in an architectural or senior technical leadership role.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as [Nodejs, Angular, Flutter, JavaScript, Android (Kotlin/Java)].
• Experience with cloud architecture and services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with database technologies (Mysql and NoSQL).

Analytical & Problem Solving:

• Excellent analytical skills, capable of breaking down complex problems and proposing effective solutions.
• Experience with large-scale system design and performance tuning.

Communication & Leadership:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Proven experience in mentoring and leading technical teams in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to make strategic decisions, considering both the long-term vision and immediate project goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile or Lean methodologies.
• Previous experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments.

Key Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to influence and inspire both technical and non-technical teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Visionary mindset with the ability to forecast future challenges and technical needs.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with ambiguity and rapidly changing business environments.
• Collaboration: Works well across departments and levels within the organization.
• Problem Solving: Exceptional ability to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures that all aspects of software architecture meet high-quality standards.