Job Description:
Senior Software Architects are experienced, advanced-level senior professionals responsible for creating architectural approaches for software design and implementation that guide the development team in collaboration with the Principal Architect or other architects. They provide design reviews for developers, or peer reviews for other architects, and work with developers or other architects to aid in designs and development efforts. They provide a framework for the development of software or systems that will result in high-quality IT solutions. They work collaboratively with the Principal Architect and other architects or technical resources to develop standards and processes. Senior Software Architects have advanced level skills in multiple areas of architecture along with expert or specialized skills that require very deep knowledge in two or more specific architecture areas. They communicate with stakeholders at all levels within and across organizations, support multiple teams and projects simultaneously, and mentor other architects.
Core Qualifications:
- 10+ years of overall experience, including a minimum of 5 years of enterprise, full-life cycle in Architecture in the professional IT/Software Development services industry.
- 5-8 years of hands-on technical application architecture experience and Application build/ modernization experience
- 5+ years of success in consultative/complex technical sales and deployment projects (where necessary, managing various stakeholder relationships to get consensus on solutions/projects).
- Extensive experience in architecting, designing, and programming applications to operate in the AWS environment.Experience in developing solutions architecture and evaluating architectural alternatives for private, public, and hybrid cloud models, including IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud services.
- Knowledge to identify the best cloud architecture options to help the organization reach its GTA strategic goals.
- Experience architecting highly available systems that utilize load balancing, horizontal scalability, and high availability.
- Experience in design, development, and deployment of application software at scale
- Strong attention to detail, problem investigation, and diagnostic skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Good organizational skills and forward-planning ability
- Self-Motivated and team player.
