Software Architect at DRO Health

We are looking for an experienced Software Architect to make intuitive high-level decisions for software development. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring optimal software architecture and providing a framework for the development of a software or system that will result in high quality IT solutions.

You will see the “big picture” and create architectural approaches for software design and implementation to guide the development team. You should already be experienced in designing software architecture and possess the ability to develop a unified vision for software characteristics and functions.

Location: Remote from Nigeria

Experience: 3+ years

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product team to determine functional and non-functional requirements for new features and packages
• Create high-level product specifications and design documents
• Provide the development team with architectural blueprints to follow
• Use tools and methodologies to create representations for functions and user interface of desired product
• Develop high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and feasibility
• Communicate successfully all concepts and guidelines to development team
• Oversee progress of development team to ensure consistency with initial design
• Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, extensibility, etc.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with coding or design
• Ensure that you and the team adhere to development schedules and deadlines
• Present regular progress reports and setting goals
• Test the final product to ensure it is completely functional and meets requirements

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience as software architect
• Experience in software development and coding in python/django
• Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture
• Excellent knowledge of UML and other modeling methods
• Understanding of software quality assurance principles
• Broad and extensive knowledge of the software development process and its technologies
• Knowledge of architectural styles and design patterns
• Data modeling and database design experience
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes
• Experience with service oriented architecture (SOA)
• A technical mindset with great attention to detail
• High quality organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities