Software Architect (DBN/JHB or CPT) at BETSoftware

You Bring:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Lead or a related role with a focus on designing and architecting complex software systems.
• Strong expertise in software architecture patterns, methodologies and best practices.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Actively identify opportunities for improvement, targeted specifically at your role and function.
• Strategise, invent or originate previously unknown opportunities.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced growing environment.

What You’ll Do:
Architecture Design:

• Develop and communicate the overall software architecture and technical solutions that align with business requirements, industry best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify system requirements, constraints, and design considerations.

System Analysis:

• Conduct thorough analysis of existing systems, including performance, scalability, and security, to identify areas for improvement and recommend architectural enhancements.
• Define architectural roadmaps and strategies to address system shortcomings and future business needs.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to architectural standards, coding practices and quality guidelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project delivery.

Reviewing Standards:

• Constantly review adherence to defined standards.
• When new technologies are implemented, establish and communicate the standards, ensuring they are followed.
• Update standards and set new goals as needed to align with business strategy.

Prototyping and Proof of Concepts:

• Design and develop prototypes and proof of concepts to validate architectural decisions and assess the feasibility of new technologies or solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate tools, frameworks and platforms to enhance system capabilities and performance.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and dependencies in software architecture and propose mitigation strategies.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments, monitor system performance and implement appropriate measures to ensure the integrity and security of software systems.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, including product managers, developers, testers and business analysts, to understand their requirements, provide technical guidance and ensure successful implementation of architectural designs.
• Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Research and Innovation:

• Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices related to software architecture.
• Proactively explore innovative solutions and propose architectural improvements to enhance system performance, reliability, and maintainability.