Solution Architect

Job Description:

We're seeking a highly skilled Full-Stack Solution Architect to join our dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone with a deep understanding of cloud architecture, particularly AWS cloud and server-less technologies, and expertise in backend (NodeJS) and knowledge of frontend development (ReactJS) will be good to have.

In this role, you'll be the technical mastermind, responsible for:

• Leading the Charge: Provide technical vision and guidance throughout the software development lifecycle. Champion best practices for code architecture, design patterns, and coding standards. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with proposed solutions.
• Architectural Design: Design scalable and efficient solutions that meet business objectives and technical requirements, considering both application and infrastructure aspects.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for application development and infrastructure optimisation, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Cloud: Design and implement robust, scalable solutions leveraging AWS server-less technologies like Lambda, Event Bridge, and ECS. Utilize infrastructure services like S3, EFS, SQS, and Cloud Formation to build bulletproof systems. Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of deployed applications.
• Backend: Design and implement maintainable APIs using NodeJS and a relevant framework. Develop server-side logic and business processes that power the application.
• Mobile (Bonus Points): Experience building cross-platform mobile apps with Flutter will be plus!
• Database: Collaborate with the team to define and implement data storage solutions that meet performance and scalability requirements. Optimize database queries for peak efficiency.
• Security: Integrate security best practices throughout the development lifecycle. Design and implement robust applications that are resistant to vulnerabilities.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to architectural designs, coding standards, and best practices.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and challenges associated with proposed solutions and develop mitigation strategies to address them effectively.
• Client Engagement: Engage with clients to understand their business requirements, present proposed solution architectures, and gather feedback to refine designs as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and improve solution architecture processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communication: Collaborate effectively with developers, DevOps engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders. Clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Foster a collaborative and learning environment within the team.
• Learning: Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in cloud, web, and mobile development. Continuously improve solution architecture processes, tools, and methodologies. Seek opportunities to optimize application performance and security.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Solution Architect or similar technical leadership role.
• Proven expertise in AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, Event Bridge, etc.) and a good understanding of other AWS services (S3, SQS, Cloud Formation, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of NodeJS development with experience in building APIs and backend services.
• Good understanding of ReactJS and best practices for building modern web applications.
• Experience with database management principles and technologies (relational or NoSQL).
• Experience with optimizing database query performance.
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices for web and mobile applications.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and architectural styles, with a focus on web, mobile and cloud-based architectures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and propose innovative solutions.