Solution Architect

At Uni Systems, we are working towards turning digital visions into reality. We are continuously growing and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our UniQue team.

What will you be bringing to the team?

• Lead the Solution Architecture design and programming architectures for code efforts
• Work closely with Architects and Analysts in gathering requirements and specifications from clients and users and translating them into technical designs
• Determine a project’s scope by conducting required studies
• Define all aspects of development from appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to Developers and Engineers
• Provide inputs in the development of schedules and test plans, preparation of documentation based on analyst reports, and defining key project milestones
• Evaluate potential risks in projects
• Advise the project team and the client in areas such as capacity management, contingency planning, environment planning, and configuration management
• Create and maintain technical documents/manuals describing the system architecture and its infrastructure
• Review of software code and secure code in line with best practices
• Define and document system interfaces, ensuring clear communication of technical specifications between various system components
• Develop detailed interface specifications, including data flow diagrams, API definitions, and communication protocols.
• Ensure that system interfaces adhere to industry standards and best practices for security, performance, and scalability

Requirements

What do you need to succeed in this position?

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the IT field
• 6 years of working experience as a Solution Architect
• Strong experience with Sparx EA, ArchiMate, and UML
• Knowledge and experience in the TOGAF standard
• In-depth knowledge of OWASP guidelines for secure application design
• Extensive knowledge of virtualization architecture (VMWARE)
• Experience in container platforms, preferably in Red Hat OCP
• Experience in microservices, event-driven, and publish/subscribe architecture
• Experience in writing and reviewing technical documentation
• Experience in writing Interface Control Documents
• Knowledge of technologies and standards commonly used for describing interfaces (e.g., RESTful APIs, gRPC, and the associated data formats - XML, JSON, Protobuf)
• Knowledge of interoperability technology (e.g., web services, message-oriented middleware, service-oriented bus, distributed event streaming)
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka and Elasticsearch
• Experience in Cloud-based solutions, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Experience in the full development lifecycle of complex large-scale and multi-user applications
• Experience using Agile software development methodologies (i.e. Kanban, Scrum, and other lean techniques)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience and willingness to work in an international/multicultural environment
• Excellent knowledge of English language (written and verbal)

At Uni Systems, we are providing equal employment opportunities and banning any form of discrimination on grounds of gender, religion, race, color, nationality, disability, social class, political beliefs, age, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristics. Take a look at our Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Policy for more information.