Solution Architect

We`re considering full-time and part-time cooperation.

About the project: 

Softjourn is looking for a Solution Architect with a good technical background, strong problem-solving and communication skills. SA will join the TechSales team to work on new projects opportunities and support ongoing project teams with needed solutions.
 

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience on a Solutions Architect position;
• 5+ years of senior-level development experience;
• Experience with creating architecture definitions for complex projects;
• Strong knowledge of the cloud services (AWS, Azure);
• Strong problem-solving skills;;
• Understanding of DevOps tools and Ci/CD processes.
• Understanding of SDLC;
• Good communication and leadership skills;
• Willing to learn and improve the finance and ticketing domain knowledge;
• Advanced English level.

Will be a plus:

• Experience with complex projects in production/enterprise projects (big scale);
• Experience with Kafka and Kubernetes;
• Code Audit Experience;
• .net development experience;
• Experience with pre-sales activities;
• General understanding of Business analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Designing the architecture and system components on a high level, consulting existing projects, preparing architecture-specific documentation, and making decisions around technical stack and infrastructure;
• Participation in code audits, ensuring code quality, security, and adherence to best practices while effectively guiding development teams through the improvement process;
• Controlling the high-level architecture implementation, consulting the team about solution requirements, tweaking solution architecture on the go, and communicating with a customer;
• Communicating with sales and customers(tech details, arch. etc), preparing high-level WBS, identifying risks and assumptions, and facilitating estimation sessions;
• Participating in dispute resolution and making trade-offs during project phases, assisting in addressing business issues with technical solutions, engaging with stakeholders to achieve shared goals, and verifying escalations raised by developers;
• Identifying opportunities in existing projects, assisting with marketing technical articles, and discovering trends in software;
• Acting as a technical assistant between customer needs and the development team, collaborating with the Business Analyst department on solution requirements, and during the project definition phase, collaborating with the Project Manager;
• Assisting R&D teams, developing POC projects, and contributing to the company knowledge base;
• Proven ability to prepare and manage comprehensive documentation, including scope items, proposals, pre-audit materials, and audit reports.

About us:

Softjourn is a full-cycle consulting and software development company, with expert product teams experienced in Fintech, Media & Entertainment, with a special emphasis on Ticketing. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with R&D offices in Ukraine, Poland, and Brazil, Softjourn is a global software development company with over 20 years of experience.

Softjourn has been honored as a veteran-friendly business by the Veteran Hub in Ukraine. We are committed to creating a supportive environment for veterans and implementing processes that address their needs. We highly value the unique skills and perspectives that military veterans bring to our company and are dedicated to assisting their transition to the workforce.

Softjourn Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in all forms and are committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace that treats applicants and employees with dignity and respect. Our employment process is conducted without regard to race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic background, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other attributes protected by state, federal, and local law.