Software Architect

Requirements

• Carry out technical assessments on requested features and identify scope of work/dependencies for development requirements.
• Reviews business context for solutions to company challenges as well as defining the vision and requirements for the solution, recommending potential options, (which may include RFIs, RFPs or prototype development).
• Participate in defining technical product requirements and high-level architectural specifications, ensuring feasibility, functionality, and integration with existing systems/platforms.
• Responsible for driving architecture around new product features and ensuring that designs are in alignment with technology roadmap.
• Lead, guide and influence Tech Leads and Software engineers.
• Take technical ownership of the product engineering and quality.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end products & features.
• Communicates the architecture to the stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with existing domain architects in the formalization and adoption of software standards and procedures.
• Champions a structured approach to business application solutions.
• Supports the development of strategy, frameworks, and best practices for the development organization.
• Participate in the implementation of solutions that will improve the current product performance, quality, processes, and standards.
• Discover or develop innovative solutions with the use of the latest technologies.
• Guide technical evaluations via POCs and design workshops

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a software Architect.
• Experience with modern software development or operations and their associated technologies.
• Extensive experience with C#, .Net framework (including WPF & WCF) and .Net core.
• Experience with design patterns, modern software frameworks and architectures.
• Professional experience analyzing code for weaknesses/errors and supporting planned improvements.
• Big picture problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments a plus.
• Experience with SQL DB like SQLite a plus.
• Experience with Google Protobuf & gRPC a plus