Syndigo - Software Architect - UI/UX Architecture (10-12 yrs)

About the job :

Syndigo powers the continual flow of data and content throughout the entire commerce ecosystem- accelerating delivery of accurate and compelling information that increases sales on every shelf.

We are the recognized leader in software and services for the management of master data, product information, digital assets, and content syndication and analytics across industries including grocery, foodservice, hardlines, home improvement, oil & gas, pet, health and beauty, automotive, apparel, and healthcare products.

Syndigo serves the industry's largest two-sided network, connecting more than 50,000 global users across 12,000+ global brands with more than 1,750 global retailers.

Basically, we're the people that deliver the rich, accurate product content that helps consumers shop online with confidence, and helps brands and retailers operate efficient product supply chains.

We cannot do all of this without our amazing employees who make the magic happen here at Syndigo.

As we continue to grow, we're always looking to identify talented individuals to join our team.

UI Architect - Bangalore (Onsite)

- As a Software Architect, you will oversee the entire UI/UX framework of our platform, which empowers the creation of visually stunning and robust business applications.

- Your role will involve simplifying and managing complexities related to scale, performance, configuration, monitoring, testing, logging, and alerting.

- This will allow application developers to concentrate on crafting and refining business logic, while you ensure the platform provides an intuitive and efficient development experience.

- To excel in this role, you must be a proactive and forward-thinking individual who consistently questions and refines existing frameworks to address our client's evolving needs.

- Additionally, you will thrive in a multicultural environment, working alongside innovative and creative professionals from around the globe.

Job Responsibilities :

- Responsible for design and development of UI and related tiers in multi-tiered, scalable applications in the traditional as well as Cloud based environments.

- Provides knowledge in UI technology standards and architectural governance.

- Provides guidance to project teams regarding UI guiding principles, system and application design, coding and design standards, best practices, and system performance and availability.

- Support and create a standard framework for development projects, common libraries to re-use components.

- Influence development managers to ensure appropriate levels of quality on owned architecture(s)

- Collaborates effectively with peer architects to solve complex problems spanning their respective areas and resolves a technological disagreement.

- Arbitrates disagreements among engineers and makes decisions where needed convincing the team.

- Lead collaboration efforts and mentor other developers, programmers, and designers in conceptualizing and developing new software programs and applications.

- Liaise with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems.

- Design, run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.

- Participate in critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas.

- Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.

Qualifications :

- If what you read so far excites you about joining us, then we would like you to be already equipped with the following qualifications:

- Advanced Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

- 10+ years of software development experience using traditional software development life cycle methodologies (covering requirements, design, development, testing and Implementation of n-tier architecture) as well as more current methodologies such as Agile (RUP, XP, SCRUM).

- Extensive experience with object-oriented UI Tier software development methodologies and practices.

- Ability to design and implement Multi Browser UI Frameworks development, UI Unit Tests, UI Diagnostics, and Performance.

- Must have exposure with Test Driven Development/Refactoring ideas/ Domain driven design patterns/continuous integration/Build Automation / Data-Mapper framework/Mocks.

- Background in implementing n-tier, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and MVP/MVC architecture.

- Product conceptualization to realization.

- Well versed with Refactoring Tools, Unit Test Tools, UML based Design Tools, Data Modeling Tools

- In-depth knowledge and work experience in HTML5/CSS3, Sass/Less, flex layouts, XML, JSON.

- Formal testing and software quality assurance experience including complete testing cycle (unit, application, integration, user acceptance).

- These Are The Frameworks/libraries/tools We Use Today

- Lit / AngularJS / React

- NGINX, NodeJS, GO lang

- CSS LESS or SASS frameworks

- Web load balancers, web servers, web authentication design patterns and libraries (Oath, PassportJS, SAML, etc.), web sockets and related libraries

- Browser-based data visualization libraries such as Google charts and Highcharts.

- Webpack, npm, Git

- Wireframes/Prototyping (Figma, Illustrator, Sketch, etc.)

Location : Bangalore

- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

- Authenticity fuels our work.

- In fact, it's one of our Syndigo Values.

- To achieve the best version of our organization, we know it takes new ideas, new approaches, new perspectives and new ways of thinking.

- A purpose we are 100% committed to cultivating.

- Diversity is woven into our fabric at Syndigo and it's how we stay an industry leader, innovating technology solutions that equip our customers with everything they need to be successful!

- All are welcome here and we invite you to join our team if you are ready to help us continue that growth!

- GDPR/CCPA

- Syndigo, to process applications, holds onto data for a "reasonable time" after applications are submitted.

- This data is stored for Syndigo's internal use by HR/Recruiting Staff only.

- Verified requests for data deletion and exports will be completed upon request