Software Architect (Back End)

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled Software Architect specializing in backend technologies to design, implement, and optimize scalable systems that enhance our eCommerce solution. This role involves leading technical strategy, developing robust architectures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver capabilities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architect and Design: Partner with product managers to understand business needs, develop high-level designs, and guide engineering teams to implement solutions effectively. 

• Strategic Leadership: Define the technical vision and roadmap aligned with business goals. 

• System Integration: Integrate enterprise systems, real-time data processing pipelines, and third-party tools into the eCommerce platform. 

• Performance Optimization: Simplify architecture and overall system response times through continuous tuning and experimentation. 

• Governance: Establish coding standards, architecture best practices, and technical documentation. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent for the specific roles responsibilities

Mandatory Experience:

• Extensive experience with Java/NodeJs, Spring Framework and ORM frameworks. 

• Proficiency in Spring framework, Cloud Technologies, API orchestration frameworks such as GraphQL 

• Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and caching solutions. 

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). 

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. 

• Strong communication, mentoring and collaboration skills. 

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). 

• Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ). 

• Knowledge of performance tuning, and DevSecOps practices. 

• Background in real-time data processing (e.g., Kafka) and data modeling. 

• Experience in implementing security protocols, advanced authorization strategies would be an added advantage. 

• Excellent leadership and negotiation skills with the ability to clearly propose and articulate architecture and technology decisions.