Key Responsibilities
Architecture Design:
Develop and document technical architectures, including software, hardware, and network requirements.
Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and secure while meeting performance goals.
Technical Leadership:
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development and engineering teams.
Review code, designs, and technical solutions to ensure alignment with architectural standards.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work with business analysts, product managers, and stakeholders to understand business requirements.
Translate business goals into technical strategies and solutions.
Technology Evaluation and Innovation:
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
Identify opportunities to optimize systems, reduce costs, and improve performance.
Governance and Best Practices:
Define and enforce technical standards, frameworks, and guidelines.
Conduct architectural reviews and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Project Support:
Support project teams throughout the lifecycle, ensuring adherence to the architectural blueprint.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide timely resolutions.
Qualifications and Skills
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience: [X years] of experience in software development, system architecture, or a similar role.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in designing systems using cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Strong knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
Experience with microservices architecture, APIs, and database technologies.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Kubernetes, Docker).
Solid understanding of security principles, scalability, and performance optimization.
Photon Interactive UK Limited is a technology company that develops API services, with particular expertise in payment gateway integration and secure data handling. The company operates in the fintech and payment processing sector, serving clients who require robust security and compliance with industry standards. They focus on building secure, compliant systems that meet rigorous standards such as PCI DSS and other security frameworks.