Technical Architect designing architecture for SaaS applications at R.O. Writer, a leader in automotive software. Driving scalable, standards-compliant, cloud-based solutions with technical leadership.
Responsibilities
Define and evolve the technical architecture for new and existing SaaS applications.
Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, frameworks, and tools.
Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and development teams to translate business requirements and user stories into technical designs and architecture.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, mentoring senior and junior developers.
Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns.
Oversee code reviews and ensure adherence to architectural guidelines.
Design and implement strategies for scalability, performance optimization, and high availability of applications.
Define and implement security best practices within the application architecture.
Work closely with DevOps to define deployment strategies and infrastructure requirements, particularly within a cloud environment (Azure experience is highly relevant).
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and provide guidance on solutions.
Create and maintain technical documentation for architecture, design, and technical standards.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends and assess their potential impact and applicability.
Ability to prioritize architectural tasks and deliver results in a timely manner.
The ability to handle multiple architectural initiatives and competing priorities simultaneously.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or associate degree in computer or technical-related field or equivalent experience.
10+ years in professional software development with significant experience in architectural design and leadership.
Extensive experience designing and building scalable, standards-compliant SaaS applications.
Deep understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., Microservices, Monolith, Event-Driven Architecture) and their trade-offs.
Expertise in a broad range of development languages and frameworks, including but not limited to .NET Core (ASP.NET, MVC, WebAPI), ES6, Bootstrap, ADO.NET, Entity Framework, LINQ, MS SQL Server, TypeScript / JavaScript, and web standards (WCAG 2, HTML5, CSS3, etc.).
Strong understanding of source code management technologies (GIT) and branching strategies.
Strong understanding of OOP and SOLID principles, and experience applying them in complex systems.
Proven experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, including designing and deploying applications using Azure services (e.g., App Services, Azure SQL Database, Azure Functions, Kubernetes Service).
Experience with database design and performance tuning for relational and potentially non-relational databases.
Working knowledge of Azure DevOps and Jira is desirable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand and dissect large and complex code bases and systems.
Experience with performance testing and optimization techniques.
Understanding of security principles and best practices for web applications.
Benefits
Health and wellness benefits
Paid time off
Learning and development opportunities
Other employee programs designed to support well-being and growth
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