Software Architect / DevOps Architect at 234Code

Major Responsibilities

• Evaluating, identifying and developing software solutions
• Leading software development projects
• Documenting and recording every aspect of an application or software
• Training and overseeing the activities of the members of the development team
• Planning, tracking and scheduling software deliverables
• Locating and directing solutions for critical challenges involving software development within the team.
• Implement web applications in .NET and/or LAMP and/or MEAN stacks according to specification
• Design database models (using UML) for software projects
• Setup development policies around projects
• Building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure
• Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes
• Testing and examining code written by others and analysing results
• Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats
• Identifying technical problems and developing software updates and ‘fixes’
• Working with software developers and software engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended
• Planning out projects and being involved in project management decisions.

Job Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or any related field
• Possession of other relevant professional certifications will be an advantage. In the absence of a degree, you will need 7 years of experience.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years development experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience using software design patterns
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience using software architecture patterns
• Proven experience in leading and managing the delivery of system/software development projects in a structured, remote environment
• Experience in a variety of software development approaches and methodologies including Agile and SCRUM.
• Experience in the development of software on .NET and/or LAMP, and/or LEAN platforms.
• Experience using UML
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills
• Excellent personal organisation and ability to prioritise and carry out multiple tasks
• Able to influence and drive projects to meet key milestones and overcome challenges
• Demonstrable proficiency using Version control systems
• Demonstrable proficiency setting up Continuous Integration servers
• Demonstrable proficiency handling Configuration management of various server types (2 minimum)
• Demonstrable proficiency automating software deployment
• Proficiency in containerization of applications (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Proficiency setting up monitoring and analytics for web platforms
• Proficiency developing and deploying automated end to end testing tools
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• A desire to remain technically capable and an expert in current technologies.