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Technical Architect | Offshore
Photon Interactive UK Limited · India · back to the listing
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Software Architect
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What this role officially is
software architect — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Software architects create the technical design and the functional model of a software system, based on functional specifications. They also design the architecture of the system or different modules and components related to the business' or customer requirements, technical platform, computer language or development environment.
Also known as: software architects, software designer, application architect
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Key Responsibilities
Architecture Design:
• Develop and document technical architectures, including software, hardware, and network requirements.
• Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and secure while meeting performance goals.
Technical Leadership:
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development and engineering teams.
• Review code, designs, and technical solutions to ensure alignment with architectural standards.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Work with business analysts, product managers, and stakeholders to understand business requirements.
• Translate business goals into technical strategies and solutions.
Technology Evaluation and Innovation:
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to optimize systems, reduce costs, and improve performance.
Governance and Best Practices:
• Define and enforce technical standards, frameworks, and guidelines.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Project Support:
• Support project teams throughout the lifecycle, ensuring adherence to the architectural blueprint.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide timely resolutions.
Qualifications and Skills
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Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
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Experience: [X years] of experience in software development, system architecture, or a similar role.
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Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in designing systems using cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
• Experience with microservices architecture, APIs, and database technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Solid understanding of security principles, scalability, and performance optimization.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Architecture Design:
• Develop and document technical architectures, including software, hardware, and network requirements.
• Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and secure while meeting performance goals.
Technical Leadership:
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development and engineering teams.
• Review code, designs, and technical solutions to ensure alignment with architectural standards.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Work with business analysts, product managers, and stakeholders to understand business requirements.
• Translate business goals into technical strategies and solutions.
Technology Evaluation and Innovation:
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to optimize systems, reduce costs, and improve performance.
Governance and Best Practices:
• Define and enforce technical standards, frameworks, and guidelines.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Project Support:
• Support project teams throughout the lifecycle, ensuring adherence to the architectural blueprint.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide timely resolutions.
Qualifications and Skills
•
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
•
Experience: [X years] of experience in software development, system architecture, or a similar role.
•
Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in designing systems using cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
• Experience with microservices architecture, APIs, and database technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Solid understanding of security principles, scalability, and performance optimization.
Originally posted on Himalayas