Software Architect | BGC  

As a Software Architect, you will lead the design effort on a variety of projects in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. Your role is to design solutions to business requirements based on existing application designs and provide alternative solutions deemed necessary. You will work closely with IT Development Team and IT Application Specialist (BAs) to develop new product offerings and improve existing ones. This position reports to the IT Applications Lead/Manager and or the CIO.

• Identify the appropriate software architecture / design for the implementation of new software as well as the enhancements of existing ones
• Ensure that the software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability and extensibility
• Provide a framework for the development of a software or system that will result in high quality IT solutions
• Develop and design application roadmaps of the internally developed software
• Maintain and evolve software architecture documents based on evolving system requirements and technologies
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies and processes to ensure the delivery of high quality software
• You will see the “big picture” and create architectural approaches for software design and implementation to guide the development team
• Work with the IT Development Manager to ensure delivery of the software based on the design as well as establishing guidelines for the Development Team
• Work with Group Country IT Architect to provide architecture documents about new and existing IT initiatives

• Strong technical background and excellent IT skills
• Excellent knowledge of software design and architecture
• Experienced in designing and possess ability to develop a unified vision for software characteristics and functions
• Experienced in software development of various programming languages (PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, SQL, Shell scripting, etc.)
• Experienced in OOP, SOA and open source technologies
• Understanding of software quality assurance principles
• Ability to adapt and prioritize
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues and solutions
• A technical mindset with great attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge of quality standards, legislation and best practice
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities
• At least 5 years of experience in designing and building software applications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related field