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The position

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to lead our development team in creating software solutions that meet our clients' needs. You will be responsible for communicating with clients to determine their requirements, creating comprehensive solution plans, and leading a team of software engineers as they develop final products. To be successful as a Software Architect, you should be an expert problem solver with a strong understanding of the broad range of software technologies and platforms available. Top candidates will also be excellent leaders and communicators. As an Architect you should have experience in backend, web and mobile technologies. You should also be a team player with an eye for visual design and utility.

Position competencies

• Work with development teams and product managers to design software solutions
• Design client-side and server-side architecture
• Build the front-end of applications
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Write effective APIs (REST / GraphQL)
• Test software for performance and scalability
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software

Technical experience

We are looking for candidates that have experience in some or all of the following:

Must have experience:

• Microservices and serverless backend architectures
• Setup and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure
• SQL and NoSQL database setup and management
• Containers
• Demonstrable previous architectural design experience

Experience using the below technologies in order to achieve the above mentioned:

• Java/Kotlin, Spring, Spring Boot, NodeJS, Express
• Experience with Relational Database and NoSQL databases
• Linux, Docker, Kubernetes
• CI/CD (eg Jenkins, TeamCity, Azure Pipelines etc)
• Cloud experience such as Google Cloud or AWS

Experience in any of the following will strengthen the application:

• Android Development, IOS Development, Hybrid Mobile Development (React Native)
• ReactJS, VueJS, Angular

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of development experience
• Relevant B.Sc or B.Eng university degree; Hons. or higher is preferable. Good academic performance, exceptional in software development / programming courses
• Independent Problem solver and analytical thinker
• Perseverance
• Ability to work under pressure
• Dependable, responsible and collaborative
• Supportive Team Player
• Fast learner
• Self driven
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to explain your approach and the process you follow
• Excitement about technology

Non-Technical Skills

• Able to work well in a team as well as individually
• Attention to detail, and able to think creatively outside the box
• Able to accurately estimate effort on tasks, prioritise work and deliver to deadlines
• Excited about learning, pushing technical limits and finding new solutions
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Perks

• Work within a strong growing team
• Innovative, fast-paced and fun work environment
• Flexible, results oriented culture
• We are serious about work-life balance
• Daily meals at the office
• Great Coffee at the office

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So what are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Developer who can hit the ground running in assisting us with some really great projects. If you are someone who can do the following, we'd like to meet with you:

• Can take ideas from conception to implementation
• Enjoys complex projects that include newer technology
• Constantly looking for newer and better ways to work
• Get things done on time without a diva attitude
• We can work with and shares the same vision and mission as we do
• Be able to comment and give input on coding standards and best practices
• Be able to contribute in all areas of the SDLC (Requirement gathering, planning, development, testing, implementation, and post-go-live support) - Not just a “programmer/coder”

Our Tech Stack includes (but not limited to)

• .NET Core / C#
• Vue.js/Nuxt.js
• Docker and Kubernetes
• AWS

What will you be required to do?

• Create .NET Core APIs and Razor Pages
• Create Vue.js applications, pages and components
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Bug fixing and improving application performance
• Attend daily stand-up, sprint kick-off and retrospectives with an Agile/SCRUM environment
• Produce quality code
• Be responsible and accountable for the delivery of work that you have committed to
• Continuously improving your knowledge, at work and at home
• Break down user stories into tasks and estimations
• Work in a peer code-reviewed environment. You review my code, I review yours
• Become a tech evangelist for systems that make you happy. We value ownership of your own destiny, and we want to spread the knowledge

What skills/knowledge and experience will impress us?

• Substantial work experience in modern front-end JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React, Angular
• Impressive experience and knowledge in JavaScript, HTML and CSS (Standard LESS, SCSS or compiled CSS)
• Hands-on experience with unit-tests
• Good SQL database experience
• Solid understanding of git and how to use it in your daily workflow
• CI/CD experience
• Experience in Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code e.g. Terraform

What can you expect?

• Competitive salary
• Remote work
• Flexible hours
• A flat organisational structure with a focus on teamwork and continuous learning
• A fast-paced and challenging environment that will keep you on your toes
• An environment where your input and ideas matter
• Monthly team events