Software Architect at Afconrecruit Limited

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture Design and Development:

• Define and develop software architecture and design patterns that meet business and technical requirements.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, standards, and guidelines.
• Ensure architecture aligns with overall business strategy and IT roadmap.
• Design the software framework and lead the development of the simulation engine.
• Ensure the scalability and security of the system software.

Technical Leadership:

• Lead and mentor development teams in the implementation of architectural best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to architectural standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technology Evaluation and Selection:

• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure the organization remains competitive.

Quality Assurance and Performance Optimization:

• Ensure the architecture supports robust, scalable, and secure software solutions.
• Implement performance monitoring and optimization strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning.

Continuous Improvement:

• Promote and ensure the use of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting DevOps practices and automation.
• Lead initiatives to improve development processes and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Proven experience as a Software Architect or similar role.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and architectural styles and patterns (e.g., microservices, SOA, MVC).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript etc
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in relevant technologies or methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end frameworks (e.g., Spring, Django, .NET).
• Knowledge of data modeling, database design, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices.