Senior Software Architect

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance software architectures.
• Define architectural standards, best practices, and design patterns for development teams.
• Lead and mentor software engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers and business leaders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop and oversee cloud-based, microservices, and distributed system architectures.
• Ensure compliance with security, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies to drive innovation.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and optimize application performance.
• Work with DevOps teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments.
• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Develop, test, and maintain software applications to support network operations.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.
• Perform regular network maintenance and upgrades.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement network and software policies and procedures.
• Ensure network security by implementing and maintaining security measures.
• Document network configurations, changes, and procedures.
• Manage and support cloud-based network services, particularly Microsoft Azure, AWS & Digital Ocean.
• Ensure compliance with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) requirements.
• Implement and manage security controls within Azure, including identity and access management, threat protection, and vulnerability remediation.
• Understand and apply layered security principles to protect mission-critical assets, including data security, application security, endpoint security, network security, perimeter security, and human security.
• Configure and manage Azure whitelisting to allow specific IP addresses or URLs to access Azure resources, ensuring secure and controlled access.
• Conduct security monitoring to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.
• Be available for after-hours work as required to address critical network issues, emergencies, or scheduled activities.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of software development experience with expertise in architectural design.
• Strong knowledge of OOP, Design Patterns, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Expertise in one or more programming languages: Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, etc.
• Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with microservices, APIs, and event-driven architecture.
• Proficiency in voice technologies including SIP and channels, and programming language of asterisk.
• Deep understanding of databases (SQL & NoSQL), caching strategies, and data modeling.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure automation.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make critical technical decisions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI/ML, blockchain, or IoT is a plus.
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with enterprise applications in fintech, healthcare, or e-commerce.