Senior Software Architect

Senior Software Architect
ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Software Center of Expertise plays a key role in SES's digital transformation by delivering high quality software. The global team consists of system architects, software engineers, software architects, test & integration engineers. The position incumbent helps maintain and enhance our software landscape. S/he plays a key role in design, development, and validation of software.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Work with program management team to design and develop features needed to fulfil product requirements
• Lead the software architecture of high-quality software by actively participating in all stages of software development lifecycle
• Interface with internal stakeholders to define software requirements
• Propose new and innovative methods to improve existing setup
• Support thorough testing and maintenance of the existing code base through the implementation of unit tests and prompt resolution of identified bugs
• Engage in peer reviews of Pull Requests to ensure code quality, share insights, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the overall codebase
• Investigate and provide support for anomaly resolution within operational systems, proposing both corrective and preventive actions to enhance system stability
• Initiate the creation of tickets for solution implementation, presenting proposed solutions in a coherent manner that considers all system needs and influences
• Support execution and resolution tickets as requested by management
• Evaluate the relevance of new technologies and perform assessments to determine their applicability in the system
• Be involved in onboarding, training, and mentoring new team members, ensuring a smooth integration into the project
• Coordinate and share information and knowledge with other development teams and test teams, fostering effective communication within the team
• Actively participate in knowledge-sharing sessions with team members and subject matter experts, contributing to a collaborative and learning-oriented environment
• Perform demonstrations to stakeholders and customers, showcasing the developed solutions and addressing any inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, capturing key aspects of the software development process and system architecture for future reference and knowledge transfer
• Foster and enhance culture of collaboration and excellence in everything

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates ability to work independently, aligning work with high-level objectives and long-term goals
• Exhibits high motivation and adept prioritization skills, consistently delivering results within tight deadlines while working towards overarching objectives
• Works autonomously and proactively takes initiatives when necessary
• Possess outstanding communication and presentation skills, conveying complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrates a quick and decisive approach to problem-solving, addressing challenges promptly and effectively
• Displays effective intercultural awareness, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Proactively fosters a mindset of helping others succeed, evidenced by a track record of mentoring and supporting team members in achieving their goals

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor or Master's degree in computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunication, or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience, encompassing designing, developing, and testing software tailored for high-reliability critical systems
• Strong programming skills in Python, or equivalent scripting languages
• Knowledge or hands-on experience with databases.
• Hands on experience with Kafka
• Familiarity or experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools, with a preference for Azure DevOps
• Understanding of cloud orchestration tools, technologies, and API standards
• Hands on experience in one or more of the following topics:
  • Delivery of live system situation awareness software
  • Management of multiple application
  • Development of software with physical system modelling

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