Job Description:
Application Architect is responsible for defining the architecture and technical standards for applications ensuring they meet business needs and comply with architectural principles. The Application Architect works closely with business stakeholders developers and IT teams to ensure successful implementation and integration of software solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Design high-level application architecture and technical specifications.
- Develop detailed architectural blueprints that guide the application development process.
- Ensure that software design and development comply with architectural standards and best practices.
- Define and manage the technology stack (programming languages frameworks databases).
- Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
- Work closely with developers and software engineers to ensure the successful delivery of applications.
- Engage with other architects (Enterprise Solution System) to ensure alignment with overall IT architecture.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
- Research and evaluate new tools technologies and frameworks to improve software architecture and performance.
- Make key decisions regarding system design third-party integrations and tool selection.
- Ensure that applications are scalable secure and performant.
- Ensure that all software solutions are of high quality reliable and secure.
- Review and approve software designs code and configurations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Design and implement integration strategies for internal and external systems.
- Ensure that applications can integrate with third-party services and legacy systems as needed.
- Ensure seamless communication between components of the software architecture.
- Design and implement integration strategies for internal and external systems.
- Ensure that applications can integrate with third-party services and legacy systems as needed.
- Ensure seamless communication between components of the software architecture.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in designing complex software architectures (microservices SOA etc.).
- Expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g. Java .NET Python JavaScript).
- Experience with databases (SQL NoSQL) API development and cloud-native architectures.
- Familiarity with front-end and back-end technologies.
- Experience with DevOps tools and methodologies (CI/CD automation).
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities especially in a complex software environment.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (developers QA project managers).
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field.
- 15 years of experience in software development with at least 5 years in an architecture role.
Additional Information :
At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being professional growth and financial stability.
One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.
We prioritise the health and safety of our employees providing private medical and life insurance coverage as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat.
Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our companys profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly a programme designed to support professional growth.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time