Software Architect

Job description / Role

Job Description
- As a Software Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing and shaping the architecture of our software systems. You will be responsible for making high-level design decisions, defining technical standards, and ensuring that our software solutions meet the highest standards of quality, scalability, and performance.
- Design the overall architecture of our software systems, considering factors such as functionality, scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and stakeholders, to gather requirements and translate them into architectural solutions.
- Make key design decisions and establish technical standards, including coding conventions, frameworks, and platforms.
- Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools to support the implementation of the software architecture.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Conduct architecture reviews and provide feedback to ensure that designs align with best practices and business objectives.
- Identify technical challenges and propose innovative solutions to address them.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architectural decisions and drive innovation.
- Mentor and coach junior developers to foster their growth and development
- Review and enhance training materials and user manuals, conducting client-specific training as needed.
- Review and contribute to Statement of Work (SOW) before finalization.
- Participate in initiatives and research and development activities
- Conduct awareness session to the project team to explain project scope and objectives.

Requirements

Personal Skills
- Strong personal ownership and ability to set and meet high professional standards, flexible and responsive work style.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Excellent command of English

Technical Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred Computer Science or Engineering
-A minimum of 12 years of related experience
-3 or more years of experience writing code (such as, and not limited to, Java, C, C++, C#, VB.Net; databases like SQL Server/ Oracle; and Testing tools Experience of multiple full release cycles
3 or more years in developing solution architecture
-Advanced understanding of modern software development tools and methodologies.
-Advanced in developing and managing large solution.
-Expert in Database Concepts.
-Expert multi-tier - distribution technologies.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills; influencing skills and ability to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team.
-Good Demonstrated technical leadership.
-High level and low level Design expertise.
-Expert in Software Sizing and planning.
-Expert in multiple business domains and industries.
-Advanced knowledge of ETOM.
-Digital acumen and well familiarity with modern digital solutions
-Passionate about design Software and do necessary customization with collaboration with the team or himself/herself to fulfill the customer requirements.

Education
B.Sc. of Engineering, Computer Science

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.