Software Architect

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the software development architecture and design
• Define the architecture and design principles
• Analyze the technical needs of the project to determine which tools, technologies, and standards are most suitable
• Interact with software architects on other integrated products to ensure compatibility/interoperability using best practices
• Ensure the process complies with the chosen architecture
• Ensure that the product is scalable for the future
• Create the project's technical guides
• Design, develop, and deploy software applications, new features, and defect fixes.
• Design and develop unit tests and perform code reviews
• Work with the Product Manager to collaborate, review, and deliver high quality software applications
• Participate as an integral and enthusiastic part of the team, exhibiting ownership, follow-through, initiative, awareness, and effective communication with peers and management.
• Work with the team around a cohesive product roadmap

Minor Responsibilities:

• Analyze software requirements by consulting with the user community
• Consult with other technologists creating related language technologies
• Support user community with developer-level support
• Write technical reference documentation for the new software
• Participate in regular project status, planning, partnership, and strategic meetings
• Be available to travel to meet with the larger development team at least once per year
• Be available to travel biannually to the Language Technology Conference
• Participate in professional conferences and meetings

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A servant heart attitude
• Demonstrated skills in software architecture and development
• Demonstrated passion for programming and solving complex problems
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated user interface design skills
• Good interpersonal skills of communication
• Good organizational skills
• The ability to quickly analyze and learn a large existing codebase
• The ability to make decisions in a timely manner
• The ability to generate multiple solutions to the problem
• The ability to quickly pick up technical concepts
• The ability to work both with a team and independently, and to multitask effectively

Education and Experience:

Software Architects should have experience in software architecture and a good understanding of the software development lifecycle. Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience required, but we care more for a heart and mind that are always learning.

Training and Orientation:

Will complete the initial IT Software Department training program and relevant portions of IT Orientation.