Senior Technical Leader

Job Title:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineering Leader to join our organization. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, maintainable, and extensible architectures for mobile and web applications.

Main Responsibilities:

• Determine the overall structure of the application, select appropriate technologies, and design scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Translate functional requirements into architectural solutions.
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and extensible architectures for mobile and web applications.
• Participate in technical discussions and reviews to ensure solutions align with industry standards.
• Develop detailed project schedules and timelines, identifying key milestones and deadlines.
• Resolve technical challenges and provide guidance on complex design decisions.
• Set technical direction, define best practices, and ensure adherence to coding standards and architectural principles.
• Monitor the project's technical health and proactively address emerging risks throughout the development lifecycle.
• Work with development teams to allocate resources effectively, ensuring the right mix of skills and expertise are applied to project tasks.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication on projects.
• Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Conduct training sessions to share architectural principles, best practices, new technologies, and code improvements with developers.
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and end-users to refine architectural designs and prioritize enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years' experience of building Enterprise applications.
• 3+ years' experience of in architect-level roles, involving leadership and mentorship of development teams.
• Proven track record of professional software development, including shipping one or more products on large code bases that span platforms and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex technical challenges, as well as the ability to think creatively and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Have a strong understanding of quality assurance principles and best practices, as well as experience in mitigating security risks and ensuring the stability of software systems.
• Demonstrate commitment to understand customer needs and delivering solutions that provide value and meet customer expectations.
• Experience with modern web development technologies, including Java (Spring, Spring Boot etc.) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, Vue JS and React JS, etc.).
• Strong expertise in mobile app development (iOS – Swift, Android – Kotlin/Java, React Native, Flutter etc.).
• Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets.
• Strong knowledge of authentication and security best practices (OAuth, JWT, SSO, encryption).
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices for continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring of software systems.
• Experience in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including knowledge of cloud-native architectures and services.
• Knowledge of security best practices and techniques for building secure systems, including encryption, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
• Experience in database design, optimization, and management, including both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience of working in multicultural or global teams.