Software Architect

A leading company providing enhanced network security is looking for a Software Architect who will be reporting to the Senior Technical Architect. You will acquire and maintain an in-depth understanding of the business logic embodied in company’s software. Also, you will lead the design and architecture phases of projects, prototypes and changes within the existing estate.

Responsibilities:

• Breaking down large scale projects into manageable chunks and communicate it with the development teams
• Review requirements, generate architecture documents and provide a rough order of magnitude estimates
• Conceive, design, prototype, and test new methods, algorithms, and models
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to determine functional and non-functional requirements whilst establishing a target architecture that combines the product roadmap, the latest technology platforms, and common architectural best practices
• Actively research new technologies and propose technical advances on current and future systems
• Work in a cross-functional team to deliver high-quality software
• Be accountable for the development teams’ deliverables including quality, security, modifiability, extensibility and other criteria set on per project basis. 
• Provides technical direction and expertise to multiple projects and tasks
• Identifies and directs resolution of complex software issues
• Provides guidance to less-experienced software engineers
• Support the product owner with the requirements
• Occasional travel may be required

Requirements:

• First or Post-Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience in an active Software architect role, working on mission critical and high throughput systems, ideally knowledge of Java-based server-side/backend technologies, including  Spring and Hibernate
• Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures
• Ability to understand and learn complex protocols
• Understanding of database fundamentals – both RDBMs and NoSQL technologies 
• Experience with microservices and associated tools, such as Kafka, Zookeeper, RabbitMQ, Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience working with Linux
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and management
• Strong work ethics – with a passion towards achieving high precision and quality of work produced. Reliable timekeeping and attendance.
• Knowledge of architectural styles and design patterns
• Knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals

This position allows for remote working within the EU, UK and nearby non-EU countries in Eastern European region. Nonetheless, the company is based in Malta and local candidates or those willing to relocate are preferred.