Proactively collaborate with Solutions Architects, Project Managers and other stakeholders to quickly understand project goals.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the project vision and requirements, including functional and non-functional requirements, performance requirements, disaster recovery etc.
Utilize suitable methodologies and existing tools for effective analysis and design.
Develop and maintain SW architectures for responsive front-end SW and robust, scalable back-end SW.
Collaborate with the development team to present the SW architecture to stakeholders and support the design, development and maintenance of software solutions.
Gain stakeholder agreement on Analysis and Design at each stage in the development process.
Produce documentation and other artefacts and perform all other activities in accordance with the SW Engineering SDLC Process, e.g. conducting effective design sessions, code reviews and defect management activities.
Assist development teams with writing of user stories and acceptance criteria.
Interface with other tech functions (Test, Infrastructure, Platform, Site Reliability).

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
Extensive (5+ years) professional experience of working as a Software Engineer or Architect.
Solid understanding of software development principles, algorithms and data structures.
Experience in PlantUML (C4) or similar.
Markdown for documentation.
Security principles and best practices.
Experience of working to a vision rather than comprehensive requirements, and changing direction quickly according to stakeholder feedback.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities within a team environment, including written and verbal communication and remote collaboration.
Ability to compare different languages and technologies to contribute to selection discussions.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and learn new technologies quickly.
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams, communicating with a variety of stakeholders and understanding their requirements.

Software Architect

Key skills