Software Architect

This job is for you if

• You would like to work in a positive atmosphere where teamwork and trust in your colleagues are primary values; 
• You succeed in an environment that values initiative and sharing feedback and where your suggestions and efforts are recognized and appreciated;
• You are used to taking responsibility for solving difficult tasks and are directly involved in how your efforts impact the final result;
• You enjoy working closely with software development teams and prefer communication and facilitation over technical documentation preparation.

This role is full-time and offers home working flexibility. 

Your future tasks will include

• Mentor and guide team members on architectural concerns and tooling;
• Coordinate and facilitate activities aimed at architectural design and managing technical dependencies;
• Guide the creation and evolution of architecture; сreate models and evaluate alternative approaches;
• Guide design and communicate the architectural vision; prepare architectural documents and presentations;
• Translate business strategy into technical vision and strategy;
• Provide technical expertise to business stakeholders, developers and BAs to help them in selecting the correct technical solutions;
• Together with the Head of Development, ensure that all teams adhere to the architectural direction and standards;
• Ensure the system’s adherence to NFRs; 
• Facilitate the process of gathering/managing Non-Functional requirements;
• Participate in the Buy vs. Build and Go-no-Go discussions;
• Understand existing enterprise assets such as frameworks, patterns, and subsystems and ensure that developers use them where appropriate;
• Lead the search and analysis of solutions and tools that can help solve problems.

Why choose HomeBuddy

• Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere without being tied to one place - while ensuring you are available to our team during the agreed working hours;
• Achieve a harmonious work-life balance with a flexible schedule tailored to your local needs, along with paid vacation, sick leave, and local holidays;
• Empower yourself with work equipment of your choice partially paid for by HomeBuddy and up-to-date apps and tools to maximize your productivity;
• Feel valued and appreciated with an industry-leading compensation package;
• Get recognized and rewarded for both outstanding individual efforts leading to extraordinary results and our team success; 
• Enhance your well-being with our allowance program covering fitness activities and mental health programs;
• Learn and expand your knowledge by both working on complex tasks and using paid training opportunities, including courses, events, and conferences.

You’re going to need this to be successful in this role

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing software applications;
• Experience with multiple programming languages (commercial or side projects);
• Experience working on large-scale, high-load systems;
• Demonstrated knowledge of web applications, cybersecurity, and open-source technologies;
• Outstanding collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills;
• Experience overseeing the development process for multiple projects simultaneously;
• Professional experience analyzing code and architecture for weaknesses and errors and overseeing plans to improve them;
• Extensive experience with public cloud technologies;
• Exceptional expertise in the Agile/Lean architecture approaches;
• Advanced level of English.