Solution Architect Jobs at Softvil Technologies Private Limited in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Job Overview

Solution Architect

Job Description
We are looking for world-class talent to join a crack team of engineers, product managers
and
designers. We want people who are passionate about creating software that makes a
difference to
the world. We like people who are brimming with ideas and who take initiative rather than
wait to
be told what to do. We prize team-first mentality, personal responsibility and tenacity to
solve hard
problems and meet deadlines. As part of a small and lean team, you will have a very direct
impact on
the success of the company.

As a Solution Architect this is what you’ll do:
• Lead solution-driven discussion for Digital and Data Products
• This role will include preparation of product architecture deliverables based upon product
architecture standards, creating conceptual product Architecture views, current state gap
analysis and target state product architecture views
• Understand and evaluate existing and future state product objectives and ensure target
state architecture alignment is cognizant of the Digital and Data business capability needs
• Create product architecture models demonstrating how products, operations and systems
interoperate within the organization
• Conduct analysis to determine the best path for solving business problems/opportunities
that may include process improvement, systems enhancement, user training, and/or
software procurement
• Ensure solutions developed across the organization are aligned to architecture standards
and principles, leverage common solutions and services, and meet financial targets (cost
and
benefits)
• Provide overall direction, guidance and definition of product architecture to effectively
support business strategy
• Review, analyse, and evaluate ideas, projects and opportunities to develop new products,
new technologies and business models for various business segments
• Assess business and technical functionality to support build, buy, or partner decisions
• Provide professionally designed solutions based on requirement analysis.
• Ensure a swift and smooth delivery of agreed services.
• Collaborate with Product Management to translate technical objectives/deliverables to a
project plan.
• Translation of functional and non-functional requirements into a solution design
document.
• Technical sign off on the implementation project to ensure that work done confers to best
practices and delivers on functionality
• Apply and utilize business modelling methods to ensure results oriented deliverables in a
way that can be recreated and used as a corporate knowledge resource available to project
level initiatives and executive decision making
• Act as a subject matter expert in the development of product architecture framework
development, tool suite selection and design and methodology development
• Coaching and mentoring engineers in architecture best practices
• Operate in a collaborative manner by guiding technical discussions to help reach a
consensus; once a decision is made, clearly communicates and backs that decision
• Regularly present the latest architectural decisions and direction via documentation and
presentations to the rest of the Product Development team
• Guide software development and quality engineering team to rigorously improve inline
service scalability, performance and robustness;
• Develop new product or feature prototypes for proof of concept (POC);
• Take hands-on development tasks on strategically important projects;
• Establish best practice across multiple engineering teams;

Job requirements
● Solid Computer Science fundamentals, excellent problem-solving skills.
● Experience architecting, or operating -based applications or infrastructures with building
at
least one well-known successful product, ideally from inception to deployment;
● Combined experience of product development and architecture/design.
● Experience as a Full Stack developer with hands on experience in Technologies such as
NodeJS, ReactJS, NextJS, Typescript, Golang, Python, Java, Kotlin, Android, Graphql,
Elasticsearch, Redis, Distributed Computing
● Must have true startup spirit and be willing to wear multiple hats, including hands-on
prototyping, architecture and software development work. Must be an strong advocate of
leading by example
● Experience in a software design and architecture role, ideally in a SaaS based product
organisation
● Experience communicating architecture direction and decisions through presentations
and
clear architectural diagrams to engineering / product groups
● Previous career track of progressive growth from software engineer, technical leader to
software architect, with thorough hands-on development experience. Strong advocate of
test-driven development methodology.
● Sound knowledge of various operating systems and databases.
● Experience in customer journey mapping, product roadmaps, competitive analysis ,and
product architecture.
● A solid understanding of industry-wide technology strategies and best practices.
● Experience solving challenging business problems with innovative enterprise solutions
aligning business needs to IT capabilities.
● Experience with business analysis and process impact analysis.
● Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with executives, IT
Management,
and developers
● Excellent communication skills with an ability to right level conversations
● Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
● Strong collaboration, communication and negotiation skills.
● Additional skills: agile methodologies, dynamic presentation, influencing and negotiating.
● Experience with AI/ML/eCommerce/Digital Health/Marketplaces/Blockchain
technologies/solutions
● Experience with migrating workloads onto the cloud
● Technical expert of at least 3 of these domains: HTTP and SSL Proxy, Security Web
Gateway,
Cloud Access Security Broker, Next-Generation Firewall, Intrusion Prevention System, Server
Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Kubernetes, VM
and Container Networking;
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field from a top university.
● Able to work within the GMT+8 time zone

What we offer
● An exciting and passionate working environment within a young and fast-growing
company
● The opportunity to work with a high performing team
● A competitive salary package
● The ability to work from anywhere in the world (assuming a stable internet connection)
● The chance of being a fundamental part of the team and make a difference

What will the process look like?
● Application: you will submit an online application form, which will take you less than 10
mins
to complete
● Test: you will take a 45 min online test
● Interview: there will be 1-2 rounds of interviews

If you’re up for the challenge and would like to be considered, please send your CV to malini@softvilmedia.com