Software Architect

Job Title : Software Architect Location : Jalan PJS 8/9, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Salary : RM10,000 - RM13,000 Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Software Architect to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and guiding the development of complex software systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure the architecture meets current and future business needs. Your expertise will influence the technology decisions and best practices followed by the development team. Key Responsibilities: Architectural Design: Design scalable, maintainable, and efficient software architecture for new systems or features. Define the architecture and design patterns for applications, ensuring that they meet the scalability, performance, and security requirements. Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools that align with business and technical requirements. Create high-level architectural models and document architectural decisions. Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentoring to development teams on software design, implementation, and best practices. Work closely with developers to ensure that the software design and architecture are properly implemented and adhere to standards. Perform code reviews and contribute to improving the quality of code across the development teams. Lead technical discussions and design sessions to define technical solutions for complex problems. Collaboration with Stakeholders: Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure the system architecture aligns with business goals and objectives. Translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring that system design meets both current and future needs. Ensure that software systems integrate seamlessly with other internal and external systems, and support business operations. Scalability, Performance, and Security: Ensure that the software architecture can scale to handle large numbers of users and high traffic volumes. Work with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure efficient resource allocation and deployment strategies. Design software with robust security practices, ensuring the system is secure from common vulnerabilities. Technology Strategy: Evaluate new technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions that drive business value. Drive improvements in the development process, recommending and implementing new tools, frameworks, or methodologies. Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, software patterns, and industry trends to keep the architecture and systems up-to-date. Documentation and Standards: Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation to ensure all team members have a clear understanding of the system’s design and infrastructure. Establish coding standards, guidelines, and architectural documentation practices that improve the consistency and quality of code. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in the software architecture, including technical debt, scaling limitations, and security vulnerabilities. Provide risk assessments for major architectural decisions and ensure that appropriate strategies are in place to address potential issues. Technical Skills and Qualifications: Core Technical Skills: Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, or C++). Deep understanding of common design patterns (e.g., Singleton, Factory, Observer, etc.) and their applications in software architecture. Familiarity with architectural patterns such as Microservices, Monolithic, Event-driven, Layered Architecture, and SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture). Experience with cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and designing cloud-native applications. Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container-based deployment strategies. Experience designing solutions with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and best practices, along with tools like GraphQL and gRPC. Familiarity with version control tools such as Git, GitHub, or GitLab. Additional Technical Skills: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). Knowledge of message brokers like RabbitMQ, Kafka, or AWS SQS for event-driven architecture. Experience with implementing security practices like encryption, identity management, OAuth2, SAML, and secure development principles (e.g., OWASP). Knowledge of testing frameworks, unit tests, integration tests, and test-driven development (TDD) approaches. Expertise in profiling, tuning, and optimizing system performance. Familiarity with deploying software in containerized environments and using serverless architecture for scalability. Soft Skills: Leadership: Ability to lead technical teams and provide guidance on best practices and architectural decisions. Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with a solution-oriented approach to resolving technical challenges. Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and business stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of software development experience with at least 3+ years in a software architecture role. Experience with enterprise-level systems and large-scale cloud applications. Industry certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Architect) are a plus. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment. A chance to make a significant impact on the overall architecture and direction of the product. Professional development opportunities and career growth. How to Apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!