Solutions Architect

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and architecture of software systems, translating business requirements into scalable and effective technical solutions.

The role will involve providing technical leadership, architectural guidance, and hands-on development support, while working closely with product and technology teams. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of software development experience, strong knowledge of microservices, APIs, cloud/container technologies, caching and queuing systems, and experience with technologies such as PHP, Java, Go, or Python.

Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Redis, RabbitMQ/SQS, large-scale applications, and fintech/e-commerce platforms would be advantageous.

What you'll be doing

• Design, develop and execute software systems and applications to address business needs
• Define all aspects of software and app development, from coding standards to workflow and appropriate technology
• Identify areas where processes and system architecture can be improved
• Provide architectural blueprints and technical leadership to the IT team
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform
• Work closely with the product team to translate business ideas into technical solutions
• Keep up to date with technology trends in the industry
• Contribute towards creating documentation that enhances organisational understanding and keeps track of decision making
• Do code reviews for selected complex stories
• Do hands-on coding in PHP (Laravel, Lumen), Java, GoLang, or Python when the need arise
• Do architectural reviews to ensure developers interpreted and followed your specifications correctly

What you'll need

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in development
• Broad understanding of coding, programming languages and frameworks, especially PHP (Laravel, Lumen), Java, GoLang, or Python (advantages)
• Experience working with Queuing Technologies, i.e. RabbitMQ, SQS,
• Experience working with Caching Technology, i.e. Redis
• Experience building and deploying Docker Technology, Kubernetes, etc.
• AWS experience would be an advantage
• Good understanding of Microservices and Web API integration
• Extensive knowledge of the software development process and corresponding technologies
• Excellent understanding of design patterns and architectural styles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience designing and implementing software applications, both backend and frontend
• Experience working on large-scale software projects, ecommerce platform building experience is a plus
• Some knowledge of fintech would be advantageous
• Ability to work in a team or independently