SOFTWARE ARCHITECT

Senior Software Architect

OVERVIEW

A software architect is an experienced software developer or programmer who is responsible for making high-level design choices and decisions for software projects.

As a technical lead, they take a bird’s-eye view of a project and decide which platforms, languages, frameworks (ToGAF, libraries, tools, and other technologies should be used within a business.

Software architects also ensure development teams follow best practices, coding standards, and technical requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Below are some of the responsibilities a software architect is expected to assume:  
• Understand, communicate, and enforce the company software architecture strategy
• Defining and designing the software architecture for a project, including selecting the appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns to create a robust and scalable system.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, such as project managers, business analysts, and software developers, to understand and address their needs and requirements, ensuring that the software architecture aligns with the project’s goals.
• Ensuring that the software system is scalable, maintainable, and secure by making high-level design choices and setting technical standards for the project.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to software development teams, mentoring less experienced developers, and sharing knowledge on best practices and architectural principles.
• Evaluating and selecting third-party tools, libraries, and platforms that best suit the project’s requirements while considering factors such as cost, performance, and compatibility.
• Identifying and addressing potential technical risks and challenges, proactively assessing the system’s architecture to identify any potential issues, and devising strategies to mitigate them.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive software architecture documentation, including design decisions, architectural patterns, and technical standards, to serve as a reference for the development team and other stakeholders throughout the product roadmap.
• Ensuring that the software architecture adheres to industry best practices and standards and continuously staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies to retain a competitive edge in the field.

BUSINESS SOLUTION DELIVERY

• Deliver Business Solutions to agreed quality, time, and cost scales.
• Define Architecture standards.
• Provide conceptual designs and solutions to client requirements.
• Ensure adherence to best practices.

LIASON AND COORDINATION

• Oversee architectural design and integration content management, portals, collaboration, business processes or other solutions.
• Liaise with service providers and internal stakeholders to coordinate services
• Work with Business Analyst to interpret requirements for application enhancements and development.
• Provide support for projects during installation and post-implementation.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL SETS

Below are the qualifications expected of a software architect:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, software architecture, or related field
• 5-8 years of experience leading software development teams 
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming and software design patterns
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with software build tools, such as Gradle and Maven
• Familiarity with software development frameworks, such as Spring and Hibernate
• Certification in Architecture such as Togaf, Safe etc
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies and tools
• Familiarity with Cloud technologies such as Azure,AWS
• Familiarity with software version control systems such as Git and SVN
• Experience with agile software development methodologies and testing frameworks, such as JUnit and Selenium
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Big-picture problem-solving skills