Staff Software Architect

Responsibilities

• Design and modeling of the application and system architecture to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Elaboration of the vision and architecture roadmap as part of the global software solution of Smiths and writing of the associated documents.
• Support to the product and project managers during the definition of the product and technological roadmaps, analysis, and evaluation of the load.
• Harmonization and industrialization of all the components and applications that are part of the solution. Guarantees the interfacing with other systems.
• Take charge of architecture and platform-oriented development projects. Set up and standardize development tools and platforms.
• Evangelization and coaching of development teams to promote best practices in development.
• Technology watch to anticipate and identify useful and relevant IT innovations.
• Capitalization of technical knowledge related to IT.
• Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent)
• Required Experience and Knowledge:
• Minimum 15+ years of professional experience in distributed systems, microservices, cloud-native platforms, modernization, and architecture governance
• Advanced proficiency in object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and systems architecture
• Expert-level proficiency in backend development using Java, Spring Framework, with demonstrated expertise in Spring Boot microservices
• Extensive hands-on expertise with Kubernetes for container orchestration and scalable deployments in production environments
• Deep technical knowledge of SQL databases, with substantial experience in PostgreSQL
• Demonstrated experience with object storage technologies such as S3
• Proven expertise in designing and integrating REST APIs into enterprise systems
• Proficiency in frontend frameworks including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Angular, React, D3, and jQuery
• Substantial experience with desktop and graphics frameworks including Java SE/EE, Swing, JSF/Primefaces, Motif, and OpenGL
• Proficient working in both Linux and Windows environments
• Demonstrated expertise in Agile methodologies, pair programming, coding standards, Git/Bitbucket, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
• Documented contributions to open source projects and toolchains
• Advanced knowledge of information security risks and secure coding practices
• Substantive exposure to project management techniques and governance frameworks
• Required Competencies and Abilities:
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and multi-cultural teams in matrix organizational structures
• Demonstrated track record of driving measurable results, identifying critical improvement opportunities, and influencing organizational change
• Established capability to rapidly assimilate complex systems and emerging technologies
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate technical insights into strategic, actionable recommendations
• Commitment to continuous professional development and engagement with emerging technology trends and open source initiatives
• We offer...
• Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

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