Software Architect

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Architect with over 15 years of hands-on experience in developing high-performance and scalable systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full-cycle software development, from requirements gathering to deployment, and possess expertise in various programming languages, databases, BI tools, and design methodologies.

Responsibilities:

1. Full SDLC Experience: Lead and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle including requirements gathering, analysis, prototyping, architecture design, development, testing, and configuration management.
2. Software Development: Utilize expertise in C#/.NET to develop robust and scalable applications. Write unmanaged code in C/C++ as needed for performance optimization.
3. Application Development - Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications using modern programming languages and technologies. Participate in code reviews, troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance and ensure functionality. Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement user-friendly interfaces and enhance user experience.
4. Architecture Design: Design and implement comprehensive frameworks with a focus on scalability, maintainability, interoperability, and flexibility.
5. Multi-threaded Applications: Develop high-performance multi-threaded server-side applications with a distributed scale-out approach for optimal performance.
6. Database Design: Design, optimize, and maintain large-scale databases using SQL Server (versions 2005-2016) ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
7. Business Intelligence (BI) Applications: Develop end-to-end BI solutions following Kimball's DW/BI Architecture using Microsoft BI Stack, Microstrategy, Power BI, and other BI tools. Cover aspects such as source system analysis, ETL, data warehousing, and front-end reporting.
8. Big Data Technologies: Leverage knowledge of Google AppEngine/Datastore/BigQuery, Attivio, and exposure to HDInsight and Hadoop for big data processing and analytics.
9. Web and Mobile Development: Develop web applications using ASP.NET, MVC, Angular, and mobile apps using Xamarin for cross-platform compatibility.
10. Design Methodologies: Apply Object-Oriented Methodology, Design Patterns, and the Kimball Approach for designing scalable and maintainable software systems.
11. Tool & Technologies: Utilize a range of tools and technologies including JavaScript, Python, R, Microsoft .NET Framework, Entity Framework, Unity, LINQ, log4net, Git, SVN, TFS, SharePoint Server, and various IDEs for development and project management.
12. AI technology - Research, design, and develop innovative AI algorithms to solve complex problems in areas such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, machine learning, and data analytics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience in C#, C++/CLI, C/C++ (Native), JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python.
• Strong experience in SQL Server (2005-2016) for database design and programming.
• Proficiency in BI tools such as Microsoft SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Microstrategy, Power BI, Tableau.
• Experience with web technologies including ASP.NET, MVC, Angular, HTML/CSS, jQuery, and mobile development with Xamarin.
• Familiarity with Big Data technologies such as Google BigQuery, Hadoop, and data analytics tools.
• Solid understanding of design methodologies, distributed applications, and SOA.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS and Google Cloud Platform for scalable cloud-based solutions.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment.
• This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with talented teams, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge software solutions. If you have a passion for technology and a track record of delivering high-quality software, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.