Software Architect I

The Application Architect is responsible for the design and overseeing the technical implementation of applications built on TraceLink’s Opus Multi-Enterprise cloud-based platform.

 You will:

• Be a thought leader on architecture and design of cloud-based applications that provide mission-critical functionality and support high transaction volume;
• Become a subject matter expert on how to build applications on TraceLink’s  Opus  cloud-based fully distributed architecture;
• Work collaboratively with product management to gain deep insight into business application requirements;
• Provide high-level analysis and write high level designs to apply appropriate Opus Platform technologies to solve business problems; ensure design, structure, and content meet performance guidelines;
• Drive application design emphasizing reliability, scalability, maintainability, and other key ‘ilities’ to deliver resilient and future-ready systems;
• Identify Opus technology/architectural gaps between application needs and platform capability. Work closely with Platform Architects and senior technical leadership to address the gaps;
• Prototype and in some cases implement the underlying code to advance application functionality in advance of or coordination with the development teams;
• Be a role model and mentor for less senior technical contributors

Candidates must possess the following skills and traits:

• 8+ years software development experience
• Strong experience in software development in Java
• Strong experience in building sophisticated microservice-based applications
• 2+ years hands-on experience in a software design role employing a variety of technologies
• 2+ years experience as a technical lead
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and collaborate with other disciplines
• Solid technical writing skills
• Experience working on enterprise business applications
• Experience in building cloud-based applications on platforms such as Amazon Web Services
• B.Tech/B.E.  or greater in computer science or related area OR equivalent experience
• Experience and interest in working in fast-paced environments
• Experience developing a product in an Agile development environment
• Experience in developing Enterprise Software (e.g. Supply Chain, ERP, Manufacturing)