Senior Technical Architect

Do you want to work on cutting-edge projects with the world’s best IT engineers? Do you wish you could control which projects to work on and choose your own pay rate? Are you interested in the future of work and how the cloud will form teams? If so - the Gigster Talent Network is for you.

Our clients rely on our Network for two main areas, Software Development and Cloud Services. In some cases, they need help building great new products, in others they want our expertise in migrating, maintaining, and optimizing their cloud solutions.

At Gigster, whether working with entrepreneurs to realize ‘the next great vision’ or with Fortune 500 companies to deliver a big product launch, we build really cool enterprise software on cutting-edge technology.

We are seeking highly skilled Senior Technical Architects to join our Gigster Talent Network. As a Senior Technical Architect, you will oversee the design and development of complex systems and applications, create project roadmaps, and guide development teams through project completion. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders, to ensure that our technical solutions align with our business and customers' objectives.

Responsibilities

• Leading the architectural design and development of complex systems and applications, ensuring that they meet our business requirements.
•  Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
•  Evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks to achieve project objectives.
•  Working with software engineers to ensure that technical designs are implemented correctly and according to best practices.
•  Providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to software engineers, helping them to improve their skills and expertise.
•  Defining and enforcing technical standards and best practices, ensuring that they are followed across the organization.
•  Identifying and mitigating technical risks in projects, ensuring that they are addressed proactively.
•  Conducting thorough code reviews, ensuring high-quality code, adherence to best practices, and code optimization.
•  Work closely and collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to identify and define application requirements.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in software development, with minimum 5 years focusing on architecture and design.
•  Strong expertise in designing and developing complex systems and applications.
•  Ability to identify and mitigate technical risks in projects, ensuring that they are addressed proactively.
•  Excellent knowledge of software development best practices, including Agile methodologies, DevOps, and continuous delivery.
•  Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms and services, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
•  Experience in leading and mentoring software engineers and/or architects.
•  Proven ability to lead technical discussions and reviews and to influence technical decisions at all levels of the organization.
•  Strong expertise in evaluating and recommending new technologies and solutions to stakeholders based on business goals.
•  Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Recruitment Process

• English Proficiency Assessment (25 mins)
• Technical Assessment (45 mins)
• Recruiter screen (30 mins)
• Technical Interview (30-45 mins)